SAP Functional Product Designer

Ford, Inc; Dearborn (MI); Hybrid; USD 87,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid parental leave

Vehicle discount program

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Company holidays

Job summary

Ford Motor Company is seeking an experienced SAP Functional Product Designer for the Vehicle Invoicing and Drafting (VI&D) modernization. Based in Dearborn, MI, this hybrid role requires four days onsite weekly. 10+ years in IT with strong SAP S4 HANA SD and VMS skills are essential.

Relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates. The role involves leading the modernization, validating solution designs, and guiding cross-functional teams through the transition from legacy COBOL

Qualifications

• 10+ years IT experience.
• 7+ years functional experience with SAP/S4 HANA SD & VMS.
• 5+ years experience designing and deploying SAP ERP solutions for sales and distribution.

Responsibilities

• Lead the SAP modernization of VI&D using SAP S4 HANA SD and VMS.
• Guide the transition to SAP including design, build, test, deployment, and hyper-care phases.
• Collaborate with global teams and adapt modernization strategies.

Skills

IT experience

SAP S4/HANA SD

Vehicle Management System

Agile methodology

S4/HANA SD/Vehicle Management

Education

Bachelor degree in Computer Science or equivalent

Tools

Jira

SAP

Job description

We made history and now we work to transform the future – for our customers, our communities and our families. You’ll see your work on the road every day, helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford, you can build more than vehicles. Come build what matters.

Enterprise Technology plays a critical part in shaping the future of mobility. If you’re looking for the chance to leverage advanced technology to redefine the transportation landscape, enhance customer experience and improve people’s lives, this is the opportunity for you. Join us and challenge your IT expertise and analytical skills to help create vehicles that are as smart as you are.

In this position...

Ford Motor Company is seeking a highly experienced SAP Functional Product Designer (expert in SAP S4 HANA Sales and Distribution (SD) & Vehicle Management System (VMS)) for the Vehicle Invoicing and Drafting Application (VI&D). You must have 10+ years of solid technology experience with demonstrated technical leadership capability. Vehicle Invoicing and Drafting (VI&D) is a Mainframe/COBOL Legacy application which we are modernizing/transitioning to SAP, with the help of a Consulting Firm/System Integrator.

Based in Dearborn, MI, this is a hybrid position with a required four-day onsite presence each week. Relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates.

What you’ll do...

• Lead/Guide the SAP Modernization effort of VI&D utilizing your strong expertise in SAP S4 HANA Sales and Distribution (SD) & SAP Vehicle Management System (VMS) with Tax knowledge
• Lead/Guide the transition to SAP including all of the following: validate the solutioning of the System Integrators (design, build, test, & deployment), navigate the hyper-care phase, and facilitate the long-term support activities including future enhancements and upgrades
• Easily assimilate into the existing Global Team and will help to shape the modernization efforts of the Application.
• Maintain accurate systems related documentation and adhere to Systems coding/security standards in accordance with Ford Guidelines/Controls
• Effectively engage in technical discussions within the Application Team, other iERP PDOs, and with other interfacing Applications.
• Strong ability to navigate new, complex, and challenging SAP technical situations with creative solutions
• Ability to bridge Legacy Mainframe Systems with SAP/S4 Hana leading-edge technology
• Analyze complex problems/gaps and develop/identify the most viable and efficient SAP solutions
• Superior capability in analyzing complex business requirements, documenting /updating Functional Specs and can easily guide the Technical Teams in SAP Customizations
• Strong functional experience in supporting SAP upgrades, support, and maintenance of Sales and Distribution (SD) & SAP Vehicle Management System (VMS) modules
• Superior ability to quickly build relationships with people, including Software Engineers and Product Owners
• Demonstrated ability to develop technical solutions, lead, and guide small teams through complex technical situations (Solid Technical Leadership abilities)

You’ll have...

• Bachelor of Computer Science, Information Systems, Systems Programming or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience

• 10+ years of IT experience
• 7+ years of functional experience with SAP/S4 HANA with a keen ability to use SAP SD/Sales & Distribution, Vehicle Management System (VMS), and Invoicing Processes to modernize a complex legacy application in a fast-paced environment, using Agile Methodology
• 5+ years designing, analyzing requirements, documenting functional specs, integration testing, implementing, trouble‑shooting (within SLA Guidelines), and deploying SAP ERP solutions for sales and business transactions using SAP Sales and Distribution/Vehicle Management System (involving Pricing, billing, and Customer Service functions)
• 5+ years of experience with the Agile Methodology or PDO Framework.

Even better, you may have...

• Master’s degree
• Formal SAP Training and/or SAP CertificationsFormal SAP Training and/or SAP Certifications
• Extensive experience with large complex global SAP Implementations (from Requirements Gathering, Functional Spec Definition, Testing, and Deployment/Support)
• Capability and willingness to share knowledge, mentor, and train others that are new to the SAP journey
• Experience with COBOL or large complex legacy applications
• Experience with automotive or OEM domains, or similar experience
• Superior documentation and communication skills
• Strong ability to drive requirements gathering sessions with Business Partners
• Superior technical competency with great initiative and strong technical leadership capability
• Strong can-do attitude with a natural ability to understand a complex Application and interconnections with upstream and downstream Applications
• Demonstrated ability to quickly learn and adapt to a wide variety of advanced technologies
• Logical/Critical Thinker
• Empowered, Independent, Problem Solver, Highly Analytical, Responsible and Friendly
• Team Player with an ability to share and train other team members
• Highly capable in the midst of ambiguity
• Exceptional communication Skills (Both verbal and written)
• Experienced in facilitating requirements definition discussions with Product Owners
• Process and Detail Oriented (with a keen understanding of the importance of security and controls)
• Creative (Out of the Box) Thinker
• Experience with Jira and Agile Methodology
• Previous automotive industry experience and an understanding of the vehicle life cycle is highly desired

As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder…or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:

• Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back‑up childcare and more
• Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more
• Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases
• Tuition assistance
• Established and active employee resource groups
• Paid time off for individual and team community service
• A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day
• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

This position is a salary grade 7 or 8 and ranges from $86,600- 166,200.

Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate's skills and experience, and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope, responsibility and competitive market value.

Visa sponsorship is available for this position.

Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

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