Manager, SAP Configurator SD-MM

Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

The SAP SD/MM Configurator Manager leads the team responsible for the configuration, enhancement and support of SAP SD/MM solutions at SGWS. This individual ensures that the SAP SD/MM Configurators correctly interpret business requirements and successfully translate them into SAP solutions that meet SGWS’ business needs.The SAPSD/MM ConfiguratorManager is responsible for managing the technical, business, and personal growth of direct reports and is accountable for the quality and successful delivery of the teams’ work output.

The responsibilities for this role are:

Work with Solution and Infrastructure Architects to drive toward a common transaction platform and a common analytical platform across SGWS
Identify gaps in business processes and work to develop solutions to address gaps efficiently and effectively
Lead the team responsible for SAP Configuration tasks, including creating prototypes, translating functional requirements into technical specifications for development, data mapping, function mapping, setting of development tables and setting of transaction/control tables
Ensure the team is diligent in creating thorough solution documentation that can be used as input into future development tasks as well as user training
Manage team resources (to ensure that tasks and deliverables are completed on-time, within budget, and with acceptable quality)
Coordinate with architecture and infrastructure teams as needed
Ensure that all configuration and development solutions are properly documented and tested, in coordination with the QA/Testing team
Review solution designs to ensure that architecture and infrastructure standards are considered in the development process
Provide final sign-off on solution designs before build activities begin
Stay up-to-date on SAP capabilities, functionality, new releases, etc. and ensure SGWS stays current with its SAP systems
Provide final review and sign-off on solution designs or technologies to deploy
Motivate team members to work collaboratively, effectively and efficiently
Periodically educate Relationship Managers and IT Business Analysts on current SAP technical capabilities and standard/custom functionality
Mitigate team conflict and communication problems
Improve efficiency of team
Coach and manage others
Plan and document succession planning within the scope of responsibility

Qualifications

REQUIRED SKILLS

Good understanding of CORE SD is required
Working knowledge of MM is a plus
Ability to build a high-performing work team to handle SAP configuration and development
Expertise with SAP configuration, programming, development, enhancements and support
Good understanding of database functions; SQL experience a plus
A good understanding of SOA concepts and principles, including API-based messaging and integrated technology functions is a plus
Full lifecycle experience implementing the SAP Professional Services solution
Possess working knowledge of architecture and infrastructure standards to ensure that they are considered within the solution
Strong leadership skills
Expert analytical and problem solving skills
Strong capability to execute tasks with quality
Strong decision-making skills

EDUCATION

Bachelor’s or Technical Degree Required (computer science, information systems, business administration or other industry related curriculum)
Note: Sufficient and relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of the educational requirements

EXPERIENCE

7+ years of work experience in a technology environment
7+ years of work experience in IT across roles that span software application configuration and solution development
3+ years of work experience in a team lead role (responsible for people, budgets, objectives), preferably including responsibility for solution development in a commercial ERP package
3+ years of successful implementations of an SAP system solution into production
Solid programming education or experience
Led at least 2 full lifecycle implementations – blueprinting through solution realization