SAP EAM Technical Lead

Chesapeake Utilities Corporation; Newark (NJ); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

401(k) plan

Medical insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Chesapeake Utilities Corporation is seeking a SAP EAM Technical Lead to architect, develop, and implement SAP EAM solutions. You will supervise technical teams, manage asset lifecycles, and ensure robust data governance to optimize asset management and operations.

You will design roadmaps, lead architecture discussions, and mentor junior staff while coordinating with business and IT stakeholders to deliver scalable, reliable solutions. Periodic travel to Newark, DE is required.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in SAP EAM/PM/CS with at least 2 full lifecycle implementations.
• SAP EAM certification preferred; PMP/ Scrum/ Agile Coach certifications are a plus.
• Strong technical and functional expertise in SAP EAM (PM/CS) and SAP S/4HANA EAM.
• Deep knowledge of EPPM including PS/PPM for asset project scheduling and resources.
• Experience integrating EPPM with EAM and FI/CO for financial tracking.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, and deployment of SAP EAM solutions aligned with business goals.
• Develop technical roadmaps and architectures for SAP EAM initiatives.
• Supervise, mentor, and train junior team members.
• Resolve complex production issues and analyze release notes for client engagements.
• Ensure budgeting and execution of EAM implementations and enhancements.
• Lead technical workshops and communicate complex concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Configure and integrate EAM with LAM for linear assets (power lines, pipelines).
• Integrate SAP EAM with GIS to link geospatial data with asset master data.
• Ensure IS-U integration for customer service, billing, and metering; connect to SCM/MM/FI/CO.

Skills

SAP EAM/PM/CS

S/4HANA EAM

EAM/PM/CS lifecycle

GIS integration

IS-U integration

Leadership & mentoring

Stakeholder communication

Solution architecture

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science/Engineering/IS

Tools

SAP EAM

SAP IS-U

SAP EPPM

GIS tools

Job description

SAP EAM Technical Lead

Hybrid Remote - periodic travel to Newark, DE (2 weeks a month)

Must reside in TX, IL, NJ, OH, DE, MD, PA, VA, NC, GA, or FL

Your role in our success:

The SAP EAM Technical Lead is responsible for the technical architecture, development, and implementation of SAP Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) solutions. This role supervises technical teams, manages asset lifecycle processes, and ensures robust master data governance. The EAM Technical Lead collaborates with business and IT stakeholders to deliver scalable, reliable solutions that optimize asset management and operational efficiency.

What you'll be working on:

• Lead the design, development, and deployment of SAP EAM solutions, ensuring alignment with business goals and technical feasibility.
• Develop and oversee technical roadmaps and solution architectures for SAP EAM initiatives, collaborating with functional leads.
• Supervise, mentor, and train junior team members, fostering technical growth and team capability.
• Serve as a subject matter expert to resolve complex production support issues and analyze release notes for client engagements.
• Ensure successful project planning, budgeting, and execution for EAM implementations and enhancements.
• Lead solution design, technical workshops, communicating technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Lead the technical configuration and integration of linear asset management (LAM) to manage linear assets like power lines and pipelines.
• Design and integrate SAP EAM with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to link geospatial data with asset master data.
• Ensure SAP EAM integration with SAP for Utilities (IS-U) for customer service, billing, and metering processes. Ensure seamless integration of EAM with other SAP modules such as Supply Chain Management (SCM), Materials Management (MM), and Financial Accounting/Controlling (FI/CO).
• Support technical requirements for regulatory compliance reporting for utility regulatory bodies.
• Oversee processes including:
  • Manage Assets: Master Data Governance, Asset Lifecycle/Traceability
  • Manage Work: Work Lifecycle, Schedule/Dispatch, Mobile Work Execution, Construction
  • Manage Resources: External/Contractors, Internal/Employees
  • Manage Maintenance: Maintenance Planning, Maintenance/Testing/Inspections
  • Manage Spatial Data: Spatial Data Sync and Alignment

Where you'll be working...

• Hybrid Remote with periodic travel to Newark, DE (typically ~2 weeks per month, may fluctuate due to business needs)

Who you are:

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field.
• Work Experience: 7+ years of experience in SAP EAM/PM/CS with at least 2 full lifecycle implementations.
• Licensure/Certification: SAP EAM certification preferred. PMP, Scrum Master, or Agile Coach certifications are a plus.
• Drivers' license (type): Regular Driver's License
• Strong technical and functional expertise in SAP EAM, especially Plant Maintenance (PM) and Customer Service (CS). Proficiency in SAP S/4HANA EAM.
• Strong functional and technical expertise in SAP EPPM suite, including Project System (PS) and Project and Portfolio Management (PPM). Technical skill in configuring EPPM for project scheduling and resource management for asset construction and repairs.
• Experience integrating EPPM with EAM processes to manage the entire asset lifecycle, integrate EPPM with SAP FI/CO for financial tracking and reporting.
• Deep understanding of asset lifecycles, from planning and procurement to maintenance and disposal.
• SAP certifications in EAM are a plus.
• Deep knowledge in full lifecycle of utility assets, from construction and commissioning to operations, maintenance, and decommissioning is a plus.

What's in it for you? Joining the CUC team will get you:

• Competitive base salary
• Fantastic opportunities for career growth
• Cooperative, supportive and empowered team atmosphere
• Annual bonus and salary increase opportunities
• Monthly recognition events
• Endless wellness initiatives and community events
• Robust and customizable benefit packages-choose what works best with your life. Options include generous 401k, medical, dental and life insurance, tuition reimbursement, compensated volunteer hours and MORE!
• Paid time off, holidays and a separate bank of sick time!

Chesapeake Utilities Corporation is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce and a culture that promotes a sense of belonging for all employees. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status, among other factors. Applicants with a disability that need assistance applying for a position may email [e-mail].

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