SAP Functional Technical Lead - Ford Motor Company
Dearborn, MI
About the Job
We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves, and build a better world -- together. At Ford, we’re all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves?
As a key member of our Enterprise Technology Group, you’ll play a critical part in crafting the future of mobility. If you’re looking for the chance to bring to bear advanced technology to redefine the transportation landscape, enhance the customer experience, and improve people’s lives, this is your opportunity. Join us and challenge your IT expertise and analytical skills to help build vehicles that are as inquisitive as you are.
Integrated Enterprise Resource Planning (I-ERP) is the Ford initiative designed to drive operational efficiency and material cost reduction by adopting industry-leading practices, enabling real-time insights and faster decision-making. I-ERP involves end-to-end change for financial and procurement processes, with SAP as the technology facilitating the changes. This role supports the I-ERP Corporate Finance and Purchasing Teams globally.
I-ERP (PTR Integration team) is looking for a hands-on and highly motivated candidate who can work with a global team that is integrating, developing & deploying SAP S/4HANA for Finance and Purchasing. You will lead different aspects of the end-to-end delivery, working with a large cross-functional team of Finance business subject matter experts, and IT leads from numerous integrating systems.
At Ford Motor Company, we believe freedom of movement drives human progress. With our incredible plans for the future of mobility, we have a wide variety of opportunities for you to accelerate your career and help us define tomorrow’s transportation.
* _This is a hybrid position, and the specialist will collaborate with colleagues and teams a few days a week in our Dearborn, MI office._ *
What you’ll be able to learn in this role:
+ SAP S/4 HANA training will be provided.
+ Over time, you will be learning several key finance modules of SAP & become an expert in SAP technologies.
+ IERP is always evolving & is in the process of implementing the latest SAP technologies (Ex: SAP Rise)
What you’ll be able to do:
+ Understand the current finance & purchasing business processes across all regions/plants & with business skill teams like (Manufacturing (CMMS), Product Development, Ford Credit Services, Treasury, Marketing Sales & Services (MS&S), Order Fulfillment (Global order to delivery (GOTD) /Global Order bank (GOB), PDO) Human Capital Management (HCM (Human Resources)) Global Data Insights & Analytics (GDIA), Ford Customer Service Division (FCSD)
+ Understand the functionality of current Legacy associated upstream and downstream systems.
+ Work with various stakeholders to study the transformation of current process/legacy systems to industry-best standards/technology/ systems.
+ Recommend possible technology/process solutions to address gaps.
+ Coordinate testing with external application interfaces and identify defects and issues.
+ Work with upstream and downstream applications and reduce data dependencies.
+ Analyze commonality in Legacy and S/4 terminology and create mapping documents.
+ Support System Integration Testing (SIT), and cutover activities during active launches.
+ Analyze S/4 Hana tables and fix data issues using firefighter access.
+ Provide support in deploying SAP S/4 across various sites globally and integrate with both legacy & other best-in-breed applications.
+ Join daily PDO stand-up calls to review the status, and any help needed, and plan for the next day/week's work.
+ Work on Production Incidents (Project manager will assign Incident)
+ Work on new enhancements (PM will assign change requests)
+ Work collaboratively with team, business, and other PDOs
+ Defect resolution: analyze, debug, and identify the issue's root cause.
The minimum requirements we seek:
+ Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field or a combination of education and equivalent experience
+ 5+ years of configuration experience in S4 FI and CO modules
+ Prior experience in creating Use cases, user stories, and other requirements/specifications artifacts.
+ Demonstrated that provided functional specifications and work with Software Engineers (ABAP, Fiori) Conducting and supporting testing on the SAP platform.
+ 1+ years’ experience in multiple implementations of SAP ERP solutions with full life-cycle participation.
+ Previous experience in participating in solution design and performing unit testing/integration testing and UAT.
Our preferred qualifications:
+ Advanced degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field or a combination of education and equivalent experience
+ Experience in SAP MaxAttention tool to support the business and on the SAP BASIS side to support the enhancement pack upgrade.
+ Experience working in a multi-company code, multi-currency environment is required.
+ Ability to perform in-depth hands-on configuration of required SAP FICO modules.
+ Analyze problems and troubleshoot to find the root cause.
+ Ability to read and debug ABAP code (but not perform any technical development).
+ Development experience using various SAP development technologies including but not limited to the following: ABAP, Integration, and UI tools
+ Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
+ Experience working in a Product Driven Agile Organization.
What you’ll receive in return:
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 the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including Immediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage, generous PTO, retirement, and savings plans, incentive compensation, tuition assistance, a vehicle discount program, and much more.
_For information on Ford's salary and benefits, please visit:_ _https://corporate.ford.com/content/dam/corporate/us/en-us/documents/careers/2024-benefits-and-comp-GSR-sal-plan-1.pdf_ (This position has a range of salary grades 7 and 8.)
Candidates with Ford Motor Company positions must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is available for this position.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.
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Requisition ID : 36465
As a key member of our Enterprise Technology Group, you’ll play a critical part in crafting the future of mobility. If you’re looking for the chance to bring to bear advanced technology to redefine the transportation landscape, enhance the customer experience, and improve people’s lives, this is your opportunity. Join us and challenge your IT expertise and analytical skills to help build vehicles that are as inquisitive as you are.
Integrated Enterprise Resource Planning (I-ERP) is the Ford initiative designed to drive operational efficiency and material cost reduction by adopting industry-leading practices, enabling real-time insights and faster decision-making. I-ERP involves end-to-end change for financial and procurement processes, with SAP as the technology facilitating the changes. This role supports the I-ERP Corporate Finance and Purchasing Teams globally.
I-ERP (PTR Integration team) is looking for a hands-on and highly motivated candidate who can work with a global team that is integrating, developing & deploying SAP S/4HANA for Finance and Purchasing. You will lead different aspects of the end-to-end delivery, working with a large cross-functional team of Finance business subject matter experts, and IT leads from numerous integrating systems.
At Ford Motor Company, we believe freedom of movement drives human progress. With our incredible plans for the future of mobility, we have a wide variety of opportunities for you to accelerate your career and help us define tomorrow’s transportation.
* _This is a hybrid position, and the specialist will collaborate with colleagues and teams a few days a week in our Dearborn, MI office._ *
What you’ll be able to learn in this role:
+ SAP S/4 HANA training will be provided.
+ Over time, you will be learning several key finance modules of SAP & become an expert in SAP technologies.
+ IERP is always evolving & is in the process of implementing the latest SAP technologies (Ex: SAP Rise)
What you’ll be able to do:
+ Understand the current finance & purchasing business processes across all regions/plants & with business skill teams like (Manufacturing (CMMS), Product Development, Ford Credit Services, Treasury, Marketing Sales & Services (MS&S), Order Fulfillment (Global order to delivery (GOTD) /Global Order bank (GOB), PDO) Human Capital Management (HCM (Human Resources)) Global Data Insights & Analytics (GDIA), Ford Customer Service Division (FCSD)
+ Understand the functionality of current Legacy associated upstream and downstream systems.
+ Work with various stakeholders to study the transformation of current process/legacy systems to industry-best standards/technology/ systems.
+ Recommend possible technology/process solutions to address gaps.
+ Coordinate testing with external application interfaces and identify defects and issues.
+ Work with upstream and downstream applications and reduce data dependencies.
+ Analyze commonality in Legacy and S/4 terminology and create mapping documents.
+ Support System Integration Testing (SIT), and cutover activities during active launches.
+ Analyze S/4 Hana tables and fix data issues using firefighter access.
+ Provide support in deploying SAP S/4 across various sites globally and integrate with both legacy & other best-in-breed applications.
+ Join daily PDO stand-up calls to review the status, and any help needed, and plan for the next day/week's work.
+ Work on Production Incidents (Project manager will assign Incident)
+ Work on new enhancements (PM will assign change requests)
+ Work collaboratively with team, business, and other PDOs
+ Defect resolution: analyze, debug, and identify the issue's root cause.
The minimum requirements we seek:
+ Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field or a combination of education and equivalent experience
+ 5+ years of configuration experience in S4 FI and CO modules
+ Prior experience in creating Use cases, user stories, and other requirements/specifications artifacts.
+ Demonstrated that provided functional specifications and work with Software Engineers (ABAP, Fiori) Conducting and supporting testing on the SAP platform.
+ 1+ years’ experience in multiple implementations of SAP ERP solutions with full life-cycle participation.
+ Previous experience in participating in solution design and performing unit testing/integration testing and UAT.
Our preferred qualifications:
+ Advanced degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field or a combination of education and equivalent experience
+ Experience in SAP MaxAttention tool to support the business and on the SAP BASIS side to support the enhancement pack upgrade.
+ Experience working in a multi-company code, multi-currency environment is required.
+ Ability to perform in-depth hands-on configuration of required SAP FICO modules.
+ Analyze problems and troubleshoot to find the root cause.
+ Ability to read and debug ABAP code (but not perform any technical development).
+ Development experience using various SAP development technologies including but not limited to the following: ABAP, Integration, and UI tools
+ Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
+ Experience working in a Product Driven Agile Organization.
What you’ll receive in return:
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 the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including Immediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage, generous PTO, retirement, and savings plans, incentive compensation, tuition assistance, a vehicle discount program, and much more.
_For information on Ford's salary and benefits, please visit:_ _https://corporate.ford.com/content/dam/corporate/us/en-us/documents/careers/2024-benefits-and-comp-GSR-sal-plan-1.pdf_ (This position has a range of salary grades 7 and 8.)
Candidates with Ford Motor Company positions must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is available for this position.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.
# LI-Hybrid
#LI-GH2
Requisition ID : 36465
Source : Ford Motor Company
