IT SAP QM Analyst

Woodward, Inc.; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 76,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Stock contribution

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays

Health insurance

Parental leave

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Woodward Inc. in Rockford, IL, is seeking a analytics-focused associate to support SAP S/4 HANA configurations and QM module setups. You will gather business requirements, document processes, and assist in testing and UAT to ensure deployments meet needs.

Join a team that emphasizes stakeholder collaboration, training, and ongoing system improvements, with a path toward broader responsibilities in ERP and business analytics.

Qualifications

• Analytical and problem-solving skills to identify issues.
• Experience with SAP S/4 HANA and SAP QM modules.
• Ability to document business requirements and test plans.
• Familiarity with enterprise systems configuration and data structures.
• Strong stakeholder communication and training abilities.

Responsibilities

• Gather and document business requirements under supervision.
• Create and maintain platform configuration docs and test plans.
• Assist in SAP QM module configuration to meet business needs.
• Communicate system changes and support training sessions.
• Support testing, bug tracking, and basic troubleshooting.

Skills

Analytical skills

Requirements gathering

Documentation & traceability

Stakeholder communication

Testing & QA

Change management

Project coordination

Technical acumen

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems

Tools

SAP S/4 HANA

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.