IT SAP QM Analyst

01 & 04 Woodward, Inc.; Niles (IL); On-site; USD 76,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match (4.5%)

Annual stock contribution (5%)

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Parental leave

EAP including mental health

Dependent care FSA

Flexible spending

Life insurance

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

Woodward, a leader in energy control solutions, is seeking a Business Systems Analyst to assist in requirements gathering, documentation, and testing for SAP-based processes. The role involves coordinating with stakeholders, supporting design sessions, and ensuring accurate configuration in SAP QM modules.

You will contribute to project delivery, training, and ongoing support, with a comprehensive benefits package and a competitive base salary determined by experience, education, and location.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with stakeholder collaboration.
• Experience documenting business requirements and user needs.
• Familiarity with enterprise systems configuration and testing.

Responsibilities

• Assist in gathering and documenting business requirements under supervision.
• Create and maintain documentation for configurations, processes, and procedures.
• Write test cases and support system testing and UAT.

Skills

Analytical & problem-solving

Stakeholder communication

Documentation & traceability

Change management

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

SAP QM modules

Job description

Woodward is committed to creating a great workplace for all team members. Our company and its members are committed to acting with integrity, being respectful and accountable to one another, and staying humble and driven, while maintaining the highest professional and ethical standards. We are steadfastly committed to attracting the best talent across our communities creating a rewarding workplace. Together we are fulfilling our purpose to design and deliver energy control solutions our partners count on to power a clean future. Woodward supports our members’ wellbeing and regularly benchmarks with other companies in our industry to offer an extensive Total Reward package for this position.

Salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. Estimated annual base pay: $76,000(minimum) - $99,000(midpoint) - $122,000(maximum)

All Levels are eligible for the benefits below:

• All members included in annual cash bonus opportunity.
• 401(k) match (4.5%)
• Annual Woodward stock contribution (5%)
• Tuition reimbursement and Training/Professional Development opportunities for all members
• 12 paid holidays, including floating holidays.
• Industry leading medical, dental, and vision Insurance upon date of hire
• Vacation / Sick Time / Vacation Buy-up / Short Term Disability / Bereavement leave.
• Paid parental leave.
• Adoption Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program, including mental health benefits.
• Member Life & AD&D / Long Term Disability / Member Optional Life Member referral bonus
• Spouse / Child Optional Life / Optional AD&D / Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending
• Voluntary benefits, including: Home / Auto Insurance discounts Whole Life Insurance / Critical Illness Insurance / Legal Assistance / Military Leave

Key Responsibilities

Business Requirements Analysis

Assist in gathering and documenting business requirements under supervision. Learn to identify basic business needs and participate in stakeholder interviews.

Documentation and Testing

Create and maintain basic documentation. Create and update documentation for platform configurations, processes, and procedures. Assist in writing test cases and executing test plans. Assist in testing activities, including system testing and user acceptance testing (UAT).

Solution Design and Implementation

Support solution design by documenting workflows and participating in design sessions. Learn to use modeling tools and standards. Support senior analysts in configuring SAP QM modules to meet business requirements.

Stakeholder Communication and Training

Communicate system changes to users with guidance. Assist in training sessions and gather user feedback.

System Development and Support

Assist in testing and deploying software. Help track bugs and perform basic troubleshooting. Learn development lifecycle processes. Help resolve basic platform-related issues for end-users and ensure smooth operation.

Key Skills

Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills

Identify and document issues. Learn root cause analysis techniques.

Business Process Modeling

Awareness of core business processes such as engineering, procurement, sales, finance, manufacturing, HR. Document existing processes using basic tools. Learn modeling standards.

Change Management & Training

Support training sessions and gather user feedback.

Documentation & Traceability

Maintain basic documentation. Learn traceability techniques.

Project Coordination & Execution

Manage personal tasks and deadlines. Collaborate with team members and follow up on assigned items.

Requirements Gathering & Analysis

Assist in gathering and documenting basic requirements with guidance. Learn to conduct stakeholder interviews.

Solution Design Thinking

Participate in design sessions. Understand solution components and constraints.

Stakeholder Communication

Communicate clearly with users and team members. Learn to tailor messages to audiences.

Technical Acumen

Develop foundational understanding of enterprise systems (SAP S/4 HANA). Ability to navigate SAP systems and perform basic configurations. Familiarity with SAP QM modules. Learn basic data structures, system navigation, and integration concepts. Basic ability to configure enterprise solutions settings under guidance.

Testing & Quality Assurance

Write and execute test scenarios, test cases. Support UAT and defect tracking.

Application window is anticipated to close 14 days from original posting date.

This information is provided in compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act and is the company’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation range and benefits offered for this position. The compensation offered to the successful applicant may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education, location, and other job-related reasons.

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). All applicants must be U.S. Persons within the meaning of the ITAR and EAR, or eligible to obtain all required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Department of Commerce. The ITAR defines a U.S. Person as a U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident (i.e., 'Green Card holder'), or a protected person (e.g., asylee, or refugee).

Woodward is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local laws.

What does it mean to be part of Woodward? It means contributing to what matters most in your career, in your community and around the world. It means being a part of rewarding experiences, where innovation, collaboration and problem-solving are at the heart of what we do. Woodward is the global leader in the design, manufacturing, and service of energy conversion and control solutions for the aerospace and industrial equipment markets. Together with our customers, we are enabling the path to a cleaner, decarbonized world. Our innovative fluid, combustion, electrical, propulsion and motion control systems perform in some of the world’s harshest environments. At Woodward we have created a culture that appreciates and values the contributions of every member. We are a global team of curious, innovative problem-solvers who commit our knowledge, resources and technical expertise to the challenges associated with reducing emissions, enabling alternative energy sources and increasing efficiency, always innovating for a better future. Woodward is working with our customers to solve some of the world’s biggest energy challenges. This important work needs more than just the brightest technical minds. It requires talented and committed manufacturing professionals, accountants, supply chain managers, human resources experts, information technology specialists and many more. We are looking for dedicated people who want to learn and grow in a supportive environment that fosters collaboration, innovation and inclusion.