Business Systems Analyst Manager - SAP

Company: Ultra Clean Technology
Location: Hayward
Posted on: May 11, 2022

Job Description:

UCT is seeking an experienced and talented Business Systems Analyst Manager to join our team in Hayward, CA! The Business Systems Analyst Manager will be responsible for evaluating, designing, and implementing SAP (Systems Applications and Products) software programs for businesses in order to help them manage such areas as inventory, sales, production, and marketing. They provide analyses of enterprise resources planning, customer relationship, financial and HR management, and supply chain management practices and strategies to determine how to apply for SAP software programs. They can make changes to or customize existing programs or add new programs to existing platforms.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides technical leadership and is responsible for establishing the direction for the IT architecture, standards, design, and implementation approaches primarily centered around SAP for the company's application systems and/or infrastructure.---
• Provide leadership and guidance to business by researching, tracking, and understanding new system capabilities; and recommending best practices and process efficiencies.
• Interface with the business in the support and development of UCT's SAP environment
• Creates, evaluates, and implements plans and design proposals for high-impact IT solutions and their use involving leading-edge technologies and methods considering key factors such as their long-term effectiveness (service delivery and cost), practicality, technical limitations, and criticality.
• Leads or contributes to designs applied to all aspects of business systems and/or infrastructure prototypes and eventual implementation.---
• Engages in performance/integration testing, problem analysis, business, and technical analysis.
• Possesses broad and deep skills across the UCT value chain, serving as a mentor to BSAs across all tracks that encompass the value chain.
• Coach and mentor BSAs to enable them to perform optimally within their tracks and collaborate across tracks
• Required experience in collection and documentation of detailed business requirements and translation to system requirements, as well as technical writing of release notes.
• Required experience in the unit and integrated testing of solutions - preparation and execution of test cases and collection of results
• Required experience in system change management through release controls over object and development transports
• Required experience in training users in tools, processes, procedures; and preparation of training materials (e.g user guides, demos, quizzes, etc.)
• Required experience in end-user support - managing a Help-Desk ticketing system, investigation of problems, and timely resolution
• Must be able to work across organizational boundaries to identify opportunities, drive consensus and obtain a resolution
• Meticulous attention to detail, organization skills, and a strong sense of ownership
• Excellent demonstrated verbal and written communication skills, including technical writing
• Excellent presentation skills to executives and groups
• Willingness to work hours as necessary, especially during critical issue resolution time period
• determine SAP application requirements for clients. SAP Business Analyst Managers must analyze current needs, anticipate future needs and provide solutions for companies in integrating various business operations into one platform.
• help the company design and implement SAP programs that will satisfy these needs.
• work with a company's IT personnel to troubleshoot any problems with SAP programs and offer technical solutions.
• display strong organizational, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
• They should be detail-oriented team players who can work with IT professionals, managers, and management consultants to reach a shared goal.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are a must.
• In addition to these general skills, an SAP Business Analyst Manager could be expected by potential employers to possess the following skills.
• Understanding of various SAP modules
• Ability to drive his reports to achieve set goals
• Analyze and/or help BSAs analyze various business operations and needs. At times, even helping business functions to articulate their needs.
• Possessing knowledge of software testing procedures
• Translating business solutions into systems solutions
• Writing functional specifications and prepare /review training materials. Ability to document business processes and complex technical specifications.
• Ability to establish project priorities and deadlines.
• Ensure compliance to project plans by directing efforts of direct reports towards the set goals.
• The ability to create effective documents that are clear, succinct, accurate, and appropriately detailed.
• Formulates and defines system scope and objectives based on user needs.
• Ability to understand the root cause of complex problems, research, and propose possible solutions both in the scope of systems and other available technology. Test and identify the best solution, create a solution document, and describe/sell the chosen solution.
• Creation of moderately complex, too complex technical design specifications from functional requirements including system use case diagrams, data flow diagrams, system design models, pseudo-code, etc. Programming knowledge is a bonus. Minimal interaction with the programmer should be necessary during development.
• Ability to manage small to medium-sized projects within their area of expertise.
• Has strong interpersonal skills that help build strong relationships with coworkers and customers. Can effectively resolve conflicts. Can train others on complex tasks and concepts. Can make formal presentations to others in IT and the business. Can constructively offer feedback and ideas for improvements in processes, systems, and areas of a technical nature.
• May have indirect supervision over small to medium-sized project teams
• Work closely with Business teams to assist in the definition of system requirements, influence solution design and approach, and lead prioritization of requirements for improvement across the company.
• Understand business process management and business requirements of internal and external clients for order management systems.
• Engage in activities to support and maintain current systems, including issue management, user acceptance testing, communication, and change management.
• Maintain strong knowledge of industry trends, advancements in technology, and enhancements
• Systematic updating and creation of system documentation, business process documentation, and end-user documentation.
• Benchmark current and future processes against best industry practices.
• Develop a roadmap of projects and initiatives for the enablement of new capabilities.
• Translate business goals and objectives into strategic business capabilities.
• Engage in efforts to establish scope and business case for new programs and initiatives.
• Provide the methodology, standards, and tools for efficient and effective program management.
• Expertise in the business area corresponding to specific SAP modules, such as finance, sales, or warehouse management
• Familiarity with project management processes. Other Duties
  • Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
    • Required strong configuration experience with one of the core SAP modules as it integrates with other core ERP modules
    • Required experience with SAP ERP standard APIs and integrations across other SAP applications (SNC, Enterprise Product Engineering) and with 3 rd party applications Agile, MES (Manufacturing Execution Systems), Banking, etc
    • Required experience creating custom reports/dashboards on SAP ECC & S/4 HANA and Business Objects / BI
    • Knowledge of ABAP / Development Workbench, Sybase, and other development toolsets
    • Required experience with SAP SolMan for system documentation, release management, and performance monitoring, and SAP BASIS layer for security profiles
    • Desired experience with implementing SAP upgrades, enhancement packs, and patches
    • Required experience in data cleansing and migration to new ERP systems Educational/Certification Requirement:
      • BA/BS degree in Computer Science, Math, Business, Operations, or similar.
      • Professional certifications in the configuration of a core SAP Module on either ECC or S/4 HANA; and/or Business Objects / BI Experience Requirement: Work Experience:
        • 15+ years total experience supporting enterprise business systems.
        • Multiple full-cycle implementations
        • 5+ years experience with Business Objects / BI
        • Working knowledge of MS Office Suite
        • 5+ years of industry experience in a high-tech manufacturing environment
        • Experience in cross-functional and/or project team leadership Physical Demands and Working Conditions: This section is required for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Criteria:
          • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
          • Work is performed primarily in an office environment Physical Demands:
            • Ability to kneel, reach, walk, push, pull and grasp.
            • Ability to lift to 25 lbs.
            • Ability to move arms, hands, and fingers
            • Ability to sit for sustained periods of time.
            • Required to wear personal protective equipment.
            • The ability to speak on phone and use a computer for extended periods of time may be required.
            • Required to wear personal protective equipment where applicable.
            • Subject to frequent interruptions.
            • The ability to talk on the phone and use a computer for extended periods of time may be required.
            • May involve exposure to moderate noise levels from printers, faxes, computers, etc. Overnight Travel:
              • Work may require out-of-town travel depending upon assignment (training and meeting). UCT -offers an excellent benefits package to all full-time employees, which includes medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and paid time off. UCT -is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to promoting a culturally diverse workforce.

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