Summary:

The Principal SAP Configurator applies system solutions to business requirements through the design and configuration of ECC and or S/4 HANA and integrated applications. The Principal must possess a thorough understanding of business processes and the ability to design, configure, and deploy solutions to support them. This position interacts with processing teams, vendors, and all client departments and systems integrated with SAP ECC and S/4 HANA. The Principal SAP Configurator will assist Technology Teams, Shared Services and Business Analysts; prepare functional specifications, design, configure, and support SAP ECC AND S/4 HANA core modules. This role will assist subject matter experts with gap analysis, process definition and systems enhancements and will be expected to provide a high level of service for break-fix incidents and requests.

Responsibilities

Determine opportunities to redesign or automate business processes and functions to achieve better business resultsServe as a liaison between client functional teams and IT for enhancements and projectsPrepare functional specifications, user-guides, and assist with business requirements documentationAssist Quality Assurance Team with testing, strategy, and planning.Support the SAP business and the development teamsCommunicate systems and procedural changes to end users through excellent written and oral communicationsProvide end-user training / increase end user proficiency and adoption of implemented solutionsUnderstand, communicate, and reinforce standard business process concepts and methodology within the IT organizationEstablish and maintain relationships with client technical and functional teamsMentor and coach team membersPerform other job-related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree and seven + years of experienceStrong organization, multi-tasking, and time management skillsSelf-motivation, strong customer focus, high sense of urgencyStrong communication skills; written, verbal, persuasion, motivationAbility to work effectively in a small team environment and facilitation of strong working relationshipsAbility to train and assist users and QA team members Proficient in Microsoft Office SuiteStrong organization, multi-tasking, and time management skillsExperience in IT working with SAP ECC, S/4 HANA and other Finance ApplicationsExcellent interpersonal, customer service, analytical/problem solving, problem management, presentation development, presentation, and communications skillsExpert understanding of business processesExpert understanding of IT processes and ability to translate and communicate technical concepts into business language and vice versaStrong team player with a willingness to collaborate and coachExcellent analytical and problem-solving skillsAbility to document and translate business process requirements to provide technology solutionsAbility to establish and maintain strong relationships at appropriate levels within assigned business unitsExperience with and knowledge of SAP ECC, S/4 HANA and other Finance ApplicationsSubject matter expertise in multiple SAP functional areasCapability to understand clients’ application portfolio as well as how the different systems contribute to daily business operations

Preferred Qualifications

SAP Functional Modules and other Finance Applications Knowledge: FI - General LedgerFI - Accounts PayableFI - Accounts ReceivableFI - Asset AccountingFI - Cash ManagementFI - Special Purpose LedgerFI - Travel ManagementFI - Real Estate ManagementFI - TaxesCO - Overhead CostCO - Product CostCO - Cost Center AccountingCO - Profitability AnalysisCO - Profit Center AccountingFSCM - Financial Supply Chain ManagementVistex - Vendor MaintenanceBW - Business WarehousingSAP AribaSAP ConcurSAP FieldglassSAP Banks Interface (BOA, etc.)Biller DirectBlacklineGLSUSupplier BillbacksMotusVertexReporting QGMDisaster recovery experience