Lead System Analyst (Remote) - CEDENT

Rockford, MI

About the Job

Title: Lead System Analyst @ Rockford, MI
Terms of Hire: Full Time.
Salary: $ Open / yr + Benefits.

Role Description:
The Lead System Analyst designs and implements solutions supporting the assigned information systems. Requirements include gathering requirements, creating functional and technical specifications for operations. Partner with other functional and technical teams to ensure that solutions are in line with global business processes.
Responsibilities:

Configures software or creates/modifies software code to meet business requirements; creates and executes test plans for software modifications and facilitates transfer into production
Writes software documentation suitable for internal systems control and user manuals; develops and provides user training
Confers with customers and team members, including across teams, to determine requirements; designs business application systems that address and solve complex corporate business needs
Estimates system configuration and development efforts for self and functional area
Functions as an area leader on large projects and/or project leader on small and medium projects; coordinates resources, milestone schedules and related communication; responsible for delivery of assigned work area(s) or project(s)
Uses standard team/department methods and processes to complete work; assists in developing methods and processes when required
Leads and/or assists team members and customers with problem solving related to software application performance and usage; collaborates across teams as needed
Participates in and supports disaster recovery initiatives and change management standards and procedures; assists in developing standards and procedures when required
Evaluates make vs. buy system alternatives under general direction; maintains awareness of current technologies and trends; assimilates new technology into company work environment
Develops technical and business proficiency through education, work assignments, research and technical/user group participation; demonstrates practical application of learning and actively shares knowledge across functional area
Provides 24-hour on call support, including evenings and weekends
Performs other duties as required/assigned by Manager
Performs duties consistent with the company's AAP/EEO goals and policies

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field or equivalent work experience
Experience with SAP Analytics Cloud: analytic and planning model development, story creation (canvas and responsive)
Experience in interfacing data from various sources (data warehouses, SAP solutions, HANA views) into SAP Analytics Cloud
Experience with Google BigQuery or Microsoft Synapse a plus
Ability to take a lead position in developing dashboarding solutions from blueprinting through implementation
Strong analytical, problem solving and organizational skills
8+ years experience in BW development: HANA experience preferred
Expert understanding of data extraction, transformation, data modeling and standard content
Strong understanding of ABAP programming with respect to extractor enhancements, transformations, Function Modules, BAPI’s and BADI’s
Strong understanding of SAP AFS Functional Areas, Sales and Distribution, Order to Cash, Material Management, Procure to Pay
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships at all levels of the organization

What are the 3-4 non-negotiable requirements of this position?

1- at least 8 years of experience with SAP BW. 2- A good understanding of of SAP Analytics Cloud 3- HANA 4- Microsoft Synapse or Google BigQuery

What are the nice-to-have skills?

Candidate has gone through a BW4HANA greenfield implementation