SAP Configuration Analyst

Provide implementation and ongoing support of SAP system. This includes: requirements definition, design specifications, configuration, documentation, quality assurance, testing, and end-user training.

Project Details:

• Gather business requirements from the business community and define the SAP configuration settings and Master data setup, and/or business process changes to satisfy the requirements.
• Coordinate with other system analysts and other SAP functional leads when changes have cross functional impact.
• Apply systems development methodologies to install, modify, maintain, test and document new software or configuration / software changes.
• Modify, test, and validate system configuration and master data changes.
• Oversee the development of custom code and ensuring this code is enabled thru standard, SAP acceptable best practices that do not interfere with future SAP upgradeability.
• Train end-users in the proper use of SAP functionality.
• Perform second level support for SAP How to, questions which can’t be answered by a team of SAP - within the business community.
• Troubleshoot problems with the SAP system, interact with external SAP support groups to find solutions, and oversee the testing and implementation of fixes or workarounds.
• Work with business users and other Information Services personnel in the application development area in a cross-functional team environment to pursue and accomplish business critical projects and provide guidance on prioritization.
• Serve as functional lead to develop project plans, budget estimates, and lead project activities to accomplish agreed upon goals.
• Integrate various point solution technologies with SAP.
• Establish RF technology capabilities and interfaces to SAP.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or computer related degree
• 5+ years of SAP functional experience, including hands on configuration
• Experience with SAP Basis and system administration.
• Experience with Windows operating system, Oracle database, and SAP system for managing SAP hosting partner relationship.
• Experience with SAP user maintenance, roles and profiles, segregation of duties, SOX and audit documentation
• Experience with requirements gathering and process design
• Experience with interfaces using BAPI, IDOC, BDC, LSMW, and call transaction update methods
• Familiarity with ABAP programming language
• Ability to search and apply OSS notes
• Must have strong organizational, communication and leadership skills