S/4HANA Principal Configuration Analyst

Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies; Lakewood (CO); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies in Lakewood, CO seeks a SAP IT Architect to provide analysis and technical expertise in an existing SAP ECC/S4 environment. You will research, design, configure, test, and implement information technology solutions across PP, QM, and MM/WM modules to support regulated manufacturing processes.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years of SAP experience, strong communication skills, and a track record of leading mid-size projects within Agile/SAFe settings, translating

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent.
• 10+ years of experience leading small to medium projects.
• Experience with Agile/SAFe methodology.
• Experience writing user and functional requirements and test scripts (GAMP V).

Responsibilities

• Configure SAP PP core module to meet new business requirements.
• Configure SAP QM core module for batch releases and quality inspections.
• Support MM/WM configurations as needed.
• Translate requirements into configurations and customizations.
• Create test scenarios and scripts for verification.
• Collaborate with global ITS teams and business partners.
• Document specifications and swim lanes for stakeholder communication.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Project management

Requirements gathering

Technical writing

Knowledge transfer

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

SAP PP

SAP QM

SAP MM

SAP WM

SAP ECC/S4

GAMP V

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

Position provides analysis and technical expertise in an existing SAP environment. Performs a broad range of tasks which include research, analysis, design, configuration, testing, diagnosis, maintenance, support, training, and implementation of information technology solutions in a regulated, global, SAP ECC/S4 environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Validating the SAP fit to business requirements by identifying solution options and business process changes, if necessary.
• Configure SAP Production Planning (PP) core module to meet new/changing business and operational requirements specifically supporting:
• Core Configuration (BOMs, Routings, Work Centers, Production Versions)
• Discrete Manufacturing Configuration and Manufacturing Methodologies
• Cross Functional support with Product Costing
• Cross Functional support with PP/DS
• Configure SAP Quality Mgt (QM) core module to meet new/changing business and operational requirements specifically supporting:
• Batch Release Hub
• Quality Inspection Lots
• Sampling Procedures and Master Data
• Materials Management (MM) and Warehouse Management (WM) are nice additional skills.
• Applies highly professional business and technical knowledge when working with business partners, stakeholders, other ITS groups, and external partners.
• Inquisitive, considering business needs while factoring industry best practices, out-of-the-box thinking while assuring scalability and supportable solutions.
• Clearly documents requirements, specifications, business process flows, swim lanes to convey complex concepts to a broad audience.
• Translates requirements and specifications into configurations first, customization second solutions to meet the needs of business partners while assuring alignment with architectural requirements.
• Crafts comprehensive test scenarios and scripts supporting verification and validation protocols.
• Works well with geographical diverse and dispersed business partners and ITS teams.
• Facilitates meetings within ITS, across business partners and external teams.
• Consistently delivers quality solutions, delivering on-time and within budget constraints.
• Requires flexibility to adapt to and willingness to learn new technologies with demonstrated initiatives to continue life-long learning.
• Shares responsibility with team members for Critical Incident resolution.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or, equivalent of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job may be considered.

Experience

Minimum 10 years experience beyond essential duties:

• Successfully led small to medium size projects
• Experience working within an Agile environment, ideally using the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) Methodology
• Writing User and Functional Requirements, Functional Specifications, developing required test scenarios and scripts supporting GAMP V verification and validation methodologies

Skills

• Exhibits and promotes positive team-oriented behavior.
• Communicates effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Motivates others to achieve business partner and leadership objectives.
• Concurrently works on multiple efforts based on leadership priorization.
• Successfully transfers knowledge and experience to educate and train others.
• Writes well composed supporting documents.
• Use of relevant software applications and skills to use them effectively.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Typical Office Environment requirements include: reading, speaking, hearing, close vision, traversing, bending, sitting, and occasional lifting up to 20 pounds.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform their essential duties.