SAP Ariba Spend Analysis Deployment Lead - SAP
Pittsburgh, PA
About the Job
We help the world run better
At SAP, we enable you to bring out your best. Our company culture is focused on collaboration and a shared passion to help the world run better. How? We focus every day on building the foundation for tomorrow and creating a workplace that embraces differences, values flexibility, and is aligned to our purpose-driven and future-focused work. We offer a highly collaborative, caring team environment with a strong focus on learning and development, recognition for your individual contributions, and a variety of benefit options for you to choose from.
JOB OVERVIEW:
The SAP Ariba Spend Analysis (SA) Deployment Leads primary function is to manage simultaneous projects related to SAP Aribas Data Enrichment and hosted Spend Analysis service offerings. Typically, these will involve multiple client relationships. The SA Deployment lead will be responsible for informing customers about the deployment process; setting expectations about the customers involvement; identifying and planning project scope and parameters; monitoring project progress against an established project timeline; measuring the progress of a project against set goals, timelines, and objectives; providing proactive visibility to the SAP customer team regarding deployment progress; and evaluating project outcomes. The SA Deployment lead will be responsible for planning and coordinating SAPs resources required to complete a project.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
+ Develops overall project plan including timeline, scope of work, work breakdown structure and associated deliverables
+ Executes project plan according to established timeline
+ Trains clients on SAP processes and tools
+ Facilitates team interactions to reach consensus
+ Communicates project progress to team at regular intervals
+ Delegates tasks and deliverables to appropriate SAP resources and ensure that these tasks and deliverables are completed according to project timeline
+ Monitors project progress and proactively manage potential timeline/deliverable issues
+ Measures project progress against client expectations and established timeline; assess issues and implement countermeasures.
+ Evaluates and continuously improve SAPs tools and process
+ All other duties as assigned
SPEND ANALYSIS:
+ Manage the SAP Ariba Enrichment and Spend Analysis offerings for customers
+ Oversee data collection process
+ Instruct the client team (Business & IT) on the data schema; define the schema business requirements so it can be mapped to the correct information in the customers systems
+ Review the client mapping progress and identify issues and assist in resolution (recommendations / alternatives)
+ Receive client data, validate data internally with the SAP Ariba Data Enrichment Team and review the data summary with the client for final validation with the Data Enrichment Team
+ Oversee the enrichment process with the Data Enrichment Team
+ Manage refresh process iterations
+ Coordinate client instruction and training
+ Assist client in adopting and using the solution
+ Travel 10%
QUALIFICATIONS
+ University degree (business, engineering, computer science or management information systems)
+ 3 years project management experience
+ 5-7 years of total experience. Procurement domain is preferred.
+ Strong analytical thinking in both technical and commercial matters
+ Experience with Financial / Operational business systems analysis
+ Strong knowledge of data flows and record layout of core data for ERP Accounts Payable, Purchase Order, Invoice and Purchasing modules
+ Experience with analytics, business intelligence, and/or artificial intelligence is preferred
+ Experience using SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) is preferred
+ Strong computer skills - Microsoft Office / Project / Access / Power Point
+ Strong customer management and presentation skills
+ Ability to communicate with diverse cross-functional teams
+ Excellent organizational and time management skills
+ Methodical approach to problem solving with strong attention to detail
Bring out your best
SAP innovations help more than four hundred thousand customers worldwide work together more efficiently and use business insight more effectively. Originally known for leadership in enterprise resource planning (ERP) software, SAP has evolved to become a market leader in end-to-end business application software and related services for database, analytics, intelligent technologies, and experience management. As a cloud company with two hundred million users and more than one hundred thousand employees worldwide, we are purpose-driven and future-focused, with a highly collaborative team ethic and commitment to personal development. Whether connecting global industries, people, or platforms, we help ensure every challenge gets the solution it deserves. At SAP, you can bring out your best.
We win with inclusion
SAPs culture of inclusion, focus on health and well-being, and flexible working models help ensure that everyone regardless of background feels included and can run at their best. At SAP, we believe we are made stronger by the unique capabilities and qualities that each person brings to our company, and we invest in our employees to inspire confidence and help everyone realize their full potential. We ultimately believe in unleashing all talent and creating a better and more equitable world.
SAP is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to the values of Equal Employment Opportunity and provide accessibility accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with SAP and are in need of accommodation or special assistance to navigate our website or to complete your application, please send an e-mail with your request to Recruiting Operations Team: Careers@sap.com.
For SAP employees: Only permanent roles are eligible for the SAP Employee Referral Program, according to the eligibility rules set in the SAP Referral Policy. Specific conditions may apply for roles in Vocational Training.
EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability.
Compensation Range Transparency : SAPbelieves the value of pay transparency contributes towards an honest and supportive culture and is a significant step toward demonstrating SAPs commitment to pay equity. SAP provides the annualized compensation range inclusive of base salary and variable incentive target for the career level applicable to the posted role. The targeted combined range for this position is 105200 - 228300 USD.The actual amount to be offered to the successful candidatewill be within that range, dependent upon the key aspects of each case which may include education, skills,experience, scope ofthe role, location, etc. as determinedthrough theselection process. Any SAP variable incentive includes a targeted dollar amount and any actual payout amount is dependent on company and personal performance. Please reference this link for a summary of SAP benefits and eligibility requirements: SAP North America Benefits (https://www.sapnorthamericabenefits.com/en/public/welcome) .
Requisition ID: 400676| Work Area:Consulting and Professional Services| Expected Travel: 0 - 10%| Career Status: Professional| Employment Type: Regular Full Time| Additional Locations:#LI-Hybrid
At SAP, we enable you to bring out your best. Our company culture is focused on collaboration and a shared passion to help the world run better. How? We focus every day on building the foundation for tomorrow and creating a workplace that embraces differences, values flexibility, and is aligned to our purpose-driven and future-focused work. We offer a highly collaborative, caring team environment with a strong focus on learning and development, recognition for your individual contributions, and a variety of benefit options for you to choose from.
JOB OVERVIEW:
The SAP Ariba Spend Analysis (SA) Deployment Leads primary function is to manage simultaneous projects related to SAP Aribas Data Enrichment and hosted Spend Analysis service offerings. Typically, these will involve multiple client relationships. The SA Deployment lead will be responsible for informing customers about the deployment process; setting expectations about the customers involvement; identifying and planning project scope and parameters; monitoring project progress against an established project timeline; measuring the progress of a project against set goals, timelines, and objectives; providing proactive visibility to the SAP customer team regarding deployment progress; and evaluating project outcomes. The SA Deployment lead will be responsible for planning and coordinating SAPs resources required to complete a project.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
+ Develops overall project plan including timeline, scope of work, work breakdown structure and associated deliverables
+ Executes project plan according to established timeline
+ Trains clients on SAP processes and tools
+ Facilitates team interactions to reach consensus
+ Communicates project progress to team at regular intervals
+ Delegates tasks and deliverables to appropriate SAP resources and ensure that these tasks and deliverables are completed according to project timeline
+ Monitors project progress and proactively manage potential timeline/deliverable issues
+ Measures project progress against client expectations and established timeline; assess issues and implement countermeasures.
+ Evaluates and continuously improve SAPs tools and process
+ All other duties as assigned
SPEND ANALYSIS:
+ Manage the SAP Ariba Enrichment and Spend Analysis offerings for customers
+ Oversee data collection process
+ Instruct the client team (Business & IT) on the data schema; define the schema business requirements so it can be mapped to the correct information in the customers systems
+ Review the client mapping progress and identify issues and assist in resolution (recommendations / alternatives)
+ Receive client data, validate data internally with the SAP Ariba Data Enrichment Team and review the data summary with the client for final validation with the Data Enrichment Team
+ Oversee the enrichment process with the Data Enrichment Team
+ Manage refresh process iterations
+ Coordinate client instruction and training
+ Assist client in adopting and using the solution
+ Travel 10%
QUALIFICATIONS
+ University degree (business, engineering, computer science or management information systems)
+ 3 years project management experience
+ 5-7 years of total experience. Procurement domain is preferred.
+ Strong analytical thinking in both technical and commercial matters
+ Experience with Financial / Operational business systems analysis
+ Strong knowledge of data flows and record layout of core data for ERP Accounts Payable, Purchase Order, Invoice and Purchasing modules
+ Experience with analytics, business intelligence, and/or artificial intelligence is preferred
+ Experience using SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) is preferred
+ Strong computer skills - Microsoft Office / Project / Access / Power Point
+ Strong customer management and presentation skills
+ Ability to communicate with diverse cross-functional teams
+ Excellent organizational and time management skills
+ Methodical approach to problem solving with strong attention to detail
Bring out your best
SAP innovations help more than four hundred thousand customers worldwide work together more efficiently and use business insight more effectively. Originally known for leadership in enterprise resource planning (ERP) software, SAP has evolved to become a market leader in end-to-end business application software and related services for database, analytics, intelligent technologies, and experience management. As a cloud company with two hundred million users and more than one hundred thousand employees worldwide, we are purpose-driven and future-focused, with a highly collaborative team ethic and commitment to personal development. Whether connecting global industries, people, or platforms, we help ensure every challenge gets the solution it deserves. At SAP, you can bring out your best.
We win with inclusion
SAPs culture of inclusion, focus on health and well-being, and flexible working models help ensure that everyone regardless of background feels included and can run at their best. At SAP, we believe we are made stronger by the unique capabilities and qualities that each person brings to our company, and we invest in our employees to inspire confidence and help everyone realize their full potential. We ultimately believe in unleashing all talent and creating a better and more equitable world.
SAP is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to the values of Equal Employment Opportunity and provide accessibility accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with SAP and are in need of accommodation or special assistance to navigate our website or to complete your application, please send an e-mail with your request to Recruiting Operations Team: Careers@sap.com.
For SAP employees: Only permanent roles are eligible for the SAP Employee Referral Program, according to the eligibility rules set in the SAP Referral Policy. Specific conditions may apply for roles in Vocational Training.
EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability.
Compensation Range Transparency : SAPbelieves the value of pay transparency contributes towards an honest and supportive culture and is a significant step toward demonstrating SAPs commitment to pay equity. SAP provides the annualized compensation range inclusive of base salary and variable incentive target for the career level applicable to the posted role. The targeted combined range for this position is 105200 - 228300 USD.The actual amount to be offered to the successful candidatewill be within that range, dependent upon the key aspects of each case which may include education, skills,experience, scope ofthe role, location, etc. as determinedthrough theselection process. Any SAP variable incentive includes a targeted dollar amount and any actual payout amount is dependent on company and personal performance. Please reference this link for a summary of SAP benefits and eligibility requirements: SAP North America Benefits (https://www.sapnorthamericabenefits.com/en/public/welcome) .
Requisition ID: 400676| Work Area:Consulting and Professional Services| Expected Travel: 0 - 10%| Career Status: Professional| Employment Type: Regular Full Time| Additional Locations:#LI-Hybrid
Source : SAP