About KerryKerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Every day we partner with customers to create healthier, tastier and more sustainable products that are consumed by billions of people across the world. Our vision is to be our customers' most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition. A career with Kerry offers you an opportunity to shape the future of food while providing you opportunities to explore and grow in a truly global environment.About the roleWe currently have an opportunity for a Solution Manager (Quality Management). This person will work in the Connected FSQ Portfolio team as part of the Digital Services Integrated Operations Platforms Team.Candidates must be willing to travel to mainland Europe, South America, US and Asia to support the deployment of our Global SAP Solution. (c.10-15% Travel). For this reason applying candidates must hold a relevant driving license and also be able to travel freely across the above mentioned continents.Key responsibilitiesPerform the role of subject matter expert for your area of responsibility.Coordination & management of the AM support process, including service requests, incident reviews and minor enhancements.Coordination, management and closure of program tickets for your area.Coordination, management & approval of transport releases through the test landscape.Generation of status reporting for your area as appropriate – weekly and monthly status meetings, project reporting etcPrepare functional specifications for RICEFWs (Reports, interfaces, conversions, extensions, forms and workflows) and peer review as appropriate.Lead and support deployments and projects on the QMHelp to design, build, test and deploy the global template solution for Quality Management (QM) by working closely with other team members and consulting partners.Actively own, promote and improve the global solution and associated processes for your area.Prepare for and partake in design confirmation on future enhancements to the Global template.Ensure release documentation is prepared to a standard for their area.Validate training material developed by the training team.Contribute to global reference group for Connected FSQ.Lead a team of SAP analysts working as part of the QM team to deliver SAP deployments and enhancementsProvide input into goal setting and development plans of team member's process.Provide input into resource planning for the QM team.Develop and maintain ICT BCP plansQualifications and skillsDegree in ICT, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Engineering, or other related disciplineExperience in a similar role and environmentA solid undertsanding delivering solutions in the manufacturing and quality arena.Previous experience with SAP, either in a business or ICT role, with experience in the QM moduleExperience in an ERP deployment project lifecycle including design, configuration, test, data conversion and implementation of the technical aspects of thePrior experience of working with users in a Manufacturing environment would be a plus.Experience in the preparation of process design workshops and documentsExperience in the preparation of functional design documents and test scriptsKey RequirementsStrong project management skillsUnderstanding of Global Templates across multiple countries.A team player with strong inter-personal and communication skills both in a project environment and with business stakeholdersExcellent document writing skills (e.g., functional specifications, business process design documents)Very strong analytical skillsWell organised with a proven track record in meeting challenging deadlinesGet in touch todayIn Kerry we benefit from the knowledge of our colleagues who bring a diverse range of cultures, backgrounds, lifestyles, and experiences. One team fostering an inclusive culture that, above all, inspires food and nourishes life. One culture where everyone brings their unique perspectives and experiences to help make us better, together. We are committed to nurturing an environment of positivity and inclusiveness, where everyone can be at their best, both personally and professionally.Our recruitment, selection and assessment process are based on the skills and competencies of the specific roles and based entirely on merit. We are committed to and value Diversity and Inclusion in all recruitment processes within Kerry and do not discriminate based on gender, race, class, economic status, ethnic background, sexual orientation, age, political beliefs, veteran status, marital status or any other protected characteristic.Please note: We do not accept CVs or candidate profiles from recruitment agencies where Kerry terms of business have not been signed. Additionally, we will not consider or agree to payment of any recruiter fee under these circumstances. This also applies to CVs or candidate profiles sent directly to any Kerry Hiring Managers.Beware of scams online or from individuals claiming to represent us. A Kerry employee will not solicit candidates through a non-Kerry email address or phone number. In addition, Kerry does not currently utilise video chat rooms (e.g., Google Hangouts) to conduct interviews. Refuse any request that asks you to provide payment to participate in the hiring process (e.g., purchasing a "starter kit," investing in training, or something similar). Kerry will not ask you to pay any money at any point in the hiring process with the exception of reimbursable travel expenses. In addition, any payments made by Kerry will be from official firm accounts bearing the Kerry name.