iTalent Digital is seeking an Application Implementation Specialist to help administer SAP S/4 HANA This is a full-time, direct hire position with our Fortune 100 technology client, a leader in Data Centers. This is a fully remote position (work from home!). Candidate must be based in the U.S.
Top Skills/Tasks:
- Experience working with Finance at all levels, including CFO.
- SAP Administration experience (providing user access, small configurations, set ups).
- Experience creating processes and writing documentation.
- Able to create requirement documents and relay those to the IT team.
- 5+ years working with FICO (Finance and Controlling) SAP Module.
- 6 months + experience working with SAP S/4HANA.
- Ability to travel once every 6 months to meet up with team (U.S.).
- Excellent communication to speak to all levels in Finance, including leadership.
Job Description
This position is responsible for setup and installation of technical systems and applications, primarily SAP S/4HANA, following company standard processes.
The ideal candidate will leverage SAP experience and knowledge to create and enhance processes to optimize user experience and acknowledging feedback based on client experiences for product and process improvements.
This role also includes support, upgrades, updates, configuration, and administration of SAP S/4HANA and addressing ticket escalations from our Tier 1 support while maintaining defined SLAs. This support includes the testing and troubleshooting of functionality of installed system applications (SAP S/4HANA and interfaced systems) and identifying and documenting technical issues that may require engineering input for resolution.
What you'll be doing:
- Manage and maintain the SAP S/4HANA landscape, including system upgrades, patches, and installations.
- Administer and maintain systems with a concentration in SAPs FI, CO, MM, SD, and PS modules.
- Monitor system performance and proactively address any issues to ensure high availability and reliability.
- Configure, optimize, and document system configurations, settings, profiles, and parameters.
- Implement and manage security measures to protect data and applications.
- Control user access, authorization, and permissions using HR system integrations within SAP system.
- Ensure data quality is maintained within integrated systems.
- Recommend improvements and or new products to reduce costs, simplify the operational support.
- Prepare end-user, tier 1 support, and internal documentation for system processes and workflows.
- Support end users from tier 1 escalations in a timely manner.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, make system recommendations, and implement solutions.
- Assist in the technical preparation of business process workflows and procedures.
- Manage automated and manual test scripts/scenarios and assist clients in functional testing cycles.
- Deliver progress reports and participate actively as a project team member.
- Perform the project management role on smaller projects aligned with accepted project management principles.
- Provide training and support to end users, tier 1 support, and team members as needed.
- Support peers and teams in specific areas of a project, such as functional testing, application configuration, data migration.
- Participate in discussions around process design and configuration.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Knowledge and understanding of standard IT industry practices and processes
- Deep awareness of potential impacts to business operations with enterprise system changes
- Ability to design, document, and support multiple integrations across systems
- Strong analytical skills with creative problem-solving thinking
- Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
- Ease in working with a variety of internal and external stakeholders across all levels
- Transformative thinking to ensure delivery of business requirements
- Extensive knowledge of systems landscapes, software applications, and programming languages
- Aptitude to establish and manage processes through collaboration across departments and applications
Required qualifications and skills:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
- In-depth knowledge of SAP FICO, including configuration and administration
- Technical and functional experience with the following SAP modules
- Finance Accounting (FI)
- Controlling (CO)
- Material Management (MM)
- Sales and Distribution (SD)
- Project Systems (PS)
- Experience working with and administrations of applications (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft, Jira, Salesforce, SCADA (Facility Control apps) a plus
- Experience with systems administration across multiple disciplines (Storage, Linux, Windows, Virtualization) a plus
- Experience with BAPI, ABAP, BusinessObjects is a plus.
- Exposure to performance tuning and optimization of enterprise systems.
- Experience creating and documenting recommendations for technical upgrades based on knowledge of functionality for business operations
- Previous experience working with managed services providers or contractor support
- Demonstrated experience of the functional aspects of the application or system
- Demonstrated experience of business processes and associated technology
- Demonstrated experience in providing technical guidance for the planning, design implementation, patches and upgrades, and support of enterprise applications
- Demonstrated experience in client engagement
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Primarily sitting with some walking, standing, bending, and lifting
- Able to hear and speak on a telephone
- Close visual work on a computer terminal, whiteboards, printed documents, and blueprints
- Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate any required to operate computer keyboard, mouse, and other technical instruments
- Able to lift and carry up to 20 lbs
- Able to climb a ladder and work on a raised platform
WORK CONDITIONS:
- This position is expected to be remote with occasional need to be on-site in a shared workspace.
- Extensive daily usage of workstation or computer; construction sites; confined locations with IT equipment
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Must possess a current, valid state issued driver’s license
Preferred qualifications and skills:
- lS/4HANA or Oracle EBS administration and support experience is a plus
- SAP certifications are a plus.
Education:
- BA or BS or equivalent education and/or relevant work experience required
About our client:
Our client is the world’s largest ICT (information and communication technology company) (by revenue). They've combined the capabilities of 28 remarkable companies to become one, leading technology services provider with 40,000 employees across 57 countries. They offers all regular full-time employees an annual bonus payout which is dependent upon individual and company performance.Employees receive paid time-off, medical, dental, and vision benefits, life and supplemental insurance, short-term and long-term disability, flexible spending account, and 401k retirement plan to create a rich Total Rewards package.
About iTalent Digital:
We are part of a new generation of consulting and software development company that blends diversity, innovation, and integrity with real business results. Our structure rejects any strong hierarchy, empowering us to deliver excellent results.
We are a woman- and minority-led firm. Every day, we challenge ourselves to be considerate, fair and to re-think what great outcomes mean for our customers. This permeates down to how we approach every interaction, on every project, for every client. You’ll thrive here if you are a dynamic self-starter, a difference-maker or someone who wants to deliver great results, without constraints.
Additional info:
This is a remote position that requires reliable internet connection and electricity. A monthly stipend is provided to cover expenses associated with working remotely and use of a personal mobile device, if applicable.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $125,000.00 per year
Schedule:
Work setting:
Experience:
- SAP Finance & Controlling: 5 years (Required)
- SAP HANA: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: Remote