SAP Transformation Assurance Senior Manager

Mars; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 134,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mars University access

Competitive pay and benefits

Bonus potential

Job summary

Mars is seeking an Internal Audit Quality Assurance Senior Manager to lead QA in the SAP S/4HANA global implementation (“Digital Core” program). The QA team works inside Internal Audit to identify risks, recommend mitigations, and provide insights to sustain program health across Finance, Source to Pay, Lead to Cash, and Plan to Fulfil workstreams.

You will drive QA methodologies, align with PMO, Internal Controls, and Information Security, and supervise audits and health checks while tracking

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Accounting, or a related field.
• 9+ years of experience in SAP Finance (FICO), MM, SD, or WM / IM processes or QA assessments.
• Advanced knowledge of SDLC and large-scale SAP programs (S/4HANA).
• Excellent written and verbal communication with diverse audiences.
• Relevant SAP certifications or CPA/CISA/CISSP/CISM or similar credentials.

Responsibilities

• Serve as main QA team member for Finance and Source to Pay workstreams across process and technical areas.
• Apply QA methodologies to assess governance, change readiness, and technical solutions in SAP S/4HANA environments.
• Build relationships with Finance, Source to Pay, Lead to Cash, Plan to Fulfil stakeholders for effective collaboration.
• Maintain collaborative relationships with Digital Core PMO, Internal Controls and Information Security teams.
• Provide expert guidance on controls and governance throughout the project lifecycle.
• Execute and document audits and health checks; monitor the resolution of audit observations and stage gate readiness.

Skills

SAP FICO

SDLC

Communication skills

Quality Assurance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Accounting, or related field

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

IT governance

Job description

Job Description:

As the Internal Audit Quality Assurance Senior Manager, you will play a critical role in the SAP S4/HANA global implementation (“Digital Core” program). The Quality Assurance team is an extension of Internal Audit, embedded into the program for the purposes of independently and objectively identifying risks, recommending mitigation strategies throughout program delivery, and providing insights to support overall program health and performance. You will be an integral part of the Quality Assurance (QA) team ensuring that quality assurance practices are effectively integrated into all aspects of the Finance, Source to Pay, Lead to Cash, and/or Plan to Fulfil workstreams across global, segment, and local components.

Job Description:

As the Internal Audit Quality Assurance Senior Manager, you will play a critical role in the SAP S4/HANA global implementation (“Digital Core” program). The Quality Assurance team is an extension of Internal Audit, embedded into the program for the purposes of independently and objectively identifying risks, recommending mitigation strategies throughout program delivery, and providing insights to support overall program health and performance. You will be an integral part of the Quality Assurance (QA) team ensuring that quality assurance practices are effectively integrated into all aspects of the Finance, Source to Pay, Lead to Cash, and/or Plan to Fulfil workstreams across global, segment, and local components.

What are we looking for?

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Accounting, or a related field.
• A minimum of 9 years of experience in implementing SAP Finance (FICO), Source to Pay (MM), SAP Lead to Cash (SD) and/or Plan to Fulfil (WM, IM) processes or executing SAP pre/post-implementation or quality assurance assessments.
• Advanced knowledge of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and experience in large-scale SAP programs (including S/4HANA).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex concepts clearly to diverse audiences.
• Relevant SAP certifications and/or those such as CPA, CISA, CISSP, CISM, or other industry-recognized credentials.

What will key responsibilities be?

• Serve as the main Quality Assurance team member for the Finance and Source to Pay workstreams across process, technical, and related transversal (security, data, change management, sustainability, etc.) teams, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and compliance standards.
• Follow quality assurance methodologies to assess program governance, business alignment, change readiness, and the technical solution in a complex transformation environment, including SAP S/4HANA and IT-enabled (“Edge”) systems.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with Finance, Source to Pay, Lead to Cash, and/or Plan to Fulfil stakeholders across all business segments, facilitating effective communication and collaboration throughout the internal transformation process.
• Establish and maintain close collaborative relationships with the Digital Core PMO and other transformation PMO organizations, as well as Internal Controls and Information Security teams.
• Provide expert guidance on controls and governance as needed, ensuring that best practices are adhered to throughout the internal project lifecycle.
• Execute and document audits and health checks in designated areas to ensure thorough evaluation of governance and controls.
• Monitor the resolution of audit observations and assess their potential impact on stage gate readiness.

What can you expect from Mars?

• Work with over 170,000 diverse and talented Associates, all guided by The Five Principles.
• Join a purpose driven company, where we are striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.
• Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.
• An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.

The base pay range for this position at commencement of employment is between the range listed below, however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position will include variable pay, medical and dental benefits, participation in 401k plan, and paid time off benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an applicant receives an offer of employment.

The pay range shown is applicable to all US locations listed within the job posting: USD 134,400.00 - USD 184,800.00