Must have
- Need a strong SAP FICO Analyst
- Must have Public Cloud experience.
- Must have Life Sciences or Pharma
- Strong SAP functional knowledge, especially in FICO and Materials Management/Purchasing.
- Anybody who has SAP automative testing (i.e. work soft, SAP tools, Tricentis) would be very helpful
JOB DESCRIPTION –
Technology Strategy & Governance
Define and manage technology standards that align with overall IT goals and business strategy.
Strong SAP functional knowledge, especially in FICO and Materials Management/Purchasing.
Develop and maintain technology roadmaps supporting both short- and long-term objectives.
Participate in and lead functional forums to drive alignment and knowledge sharing across teams.
Provide strategic and technical leadership for initiatives focused on continuous improvement.
Project & Vendor Management
Plan, organize, and direct operational improvement projects, including capital project evaluation and execution.
Provide technical input for vendor selection and manage relationships with managed services and hosting partners.
Oversee external consultant contracts and budgets to ensure value and alignment with business needs.
SAP Landscape & Technical Support
Develop long-term plans for SAP systems, including upgrades, facility improvements, and troubleshooting processes.
Ensure integrity and functional consistency of the SAP landscape while coordinating with AMS, Ironwood, and hosting partners.
Troubleshoot SAP process issues to reduce downtime and maintenance costs.
Assist business departments in effective SAP usage and provide clear, actionable recommendations.
SOX, Compliance & Documentation
Support ITSOX compliance activities for a public-company environment, working directly with auditors.
Document processes, configuration changes, and proposals with clarity and structure.
Ensure adherence to compliance procedures across SAP-related workflows.
Business Support & Testing
Troubleshoot user issues and provide hands-on support without requiring development work.
Work with business users to gather requirements, ask relevant questions, and understand testing impacts across the SAP landscape.
Manage AMS vendor performance and ensure timely resolution of issues.
Required Skills & Experience
- Strong SAP functional knowledge, especially in FICO and Materials Management/Purchasing.
- Experience with Public Cloud environments and hands-on problem solving.
- US SOX and IT experience in a public-company setting.
- Ability to influence across IT and business teams and resolve conflicts to reach shared goals.
- Excellent communication, documentation, and presentation skills, including senior-level communication.
- Proven leadership and team-building abilities, including mentoring and coaching.
- Strong analytical and organizational skills with a results-oriented mindset.
Personal Attributes
- Self-motivated with a strong sense of urgency
- Creative, confident, and proactive in identifying and solving problems
- Able to build effective relationships at all levels
- Comfortable “getting hands dirty” in technical and operational details