Senior SAP PP and QM Functional Analyst Role
As a highly skilled Senior SAP Functional Analyst, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our global IT team. We seek an exceptional professional with deep expertise in Production Planning (PP) and Quality Management (QM) to join our dynamic organization.
In this role, you will be responsible for gathering and validating functional business requirements, designing and configuring SAP solutions, and ensuring seamless integration across systems. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams on both regional and global projects, driving innovation while ensuring compliance with established methodologies.
This is a hands-on role that combines functional expertise, solution design, stakeholder engagement, and technical leadership to deliver high-quality SAP solutions that support our manufacturing and quality operations worldwide.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Lead requirements gathering, validation, and documentation for SAP PP and QM solution components.
2. Collaborate with project managers to successfully deliver solutions following established project management methodologies.
3. Work closely with other functional analysts on the design, development, testing, deployment, and user training of SAP solutions for applications.
4. Lead and support the SAP functional needs for SAP upgrade and archival projects, including business and functional processes gap analysis, documentation, and configuration.
5. Ensure comprehensive testing approaches and validation of end-to-end processes, guiding and working collaboratively with Quality Assurance teams.
6. Master SAP configuration/customization tools and techniques.
7. Support the introduction of new solutions to business customers as well as transitioning stable solutions to sustainment operations.
8. Ability to work on larger scale global and regional implementations as well as smaller, faster innovation challenges.
9. Develop full understanding of the functional aspects of supported SAP applications, including standard processes, bolt-on, and customized solutions.
10. Provide Level 3 support, leading troubleshooting of issues in production for areas of functional expertise.
11. Function as technical lead for large scaled recurring/non-recurring initiatives as required.
12. Lead change management activities related to SAP/integration and software migration needs.
13. Work with leading technologies from SAP and latest integration/support packages.
14. Comply with industry standards and methodologies.
Required Skills and Qualifications
* SAP certification in SAP PP and SAP QM.
* Minimum of 8 years of relevant SAP PP and QM project delivery experience.
* Deep knowledge and hands-on experience on SAP ECC 6.0 & SAP S4 HANA.
* Proven experience on SAP configuration in SAP PP and QM.
* Significant experience in Manufacturing domain with expertise in end-to-end Production Planning business processes.
* Business-facing experience with ability to run requirement gathering workshops, solution design presentations, and conduct user training.
* Experience delivering solutions in regulated environments with internal and external standards.
* Hands-on experience with PP (configuration, designing, and testing non-standard functionalities).
* Practical experience with project delivery methodologies (ASAP, SAFe, Prince 2 or other relevant for SAP projects).
* Experience defining and testing SAP security roles/authorizations.
* Practical experience with middleware for interface handling (SAP PI, Sterling Commerce, Connect Direct).
* Excellent communication skills (English – written and spoken).
* Structured and analytical mind.
* Ability to coordinate tasks and priorities across multiple projects.
* Team player with ability to work with others to achieve common objectives.
* Education: Minimum a Bachelor Degree or equivalent experience in Information Technology, Business Computing, or related field.
* Preferred skills: Experience solutioning for Government and Defense contracts. Experience with WM. Experience with programming in ABAP, Java, Python, .NET or other languages. Experience with EDI transaction sets ANSI x12 and EDIFACT and related communication protocols. Understanding of security, efficient code reuse, and software design. Experience with SAP upgrades to S/4 HANA. Experience with SAP Automotive solution – VMS (Vehicle Management System). Experience with Open Text products (document management, archiving). IT/SAP consulting background. Certified BA (e.g. BCS-ISEB certification). Certification on one project management/IT solution delivery methodology (AGILE, Scrum, ASAP, Prince 2).
Benefits
By joining our organization, you will have the opportunity to work on challenging projects, develop your skills, and contribute to the success of our global IT team.
Our organization offers a collaborative and dynamic work environment, with opportunities for growth and professional development.
As a valued member of our team, you will have access to ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to stay up-to-date with the latest technologies and methodologies.
Hybrid Work Arrangement
This role is categorized as hybrid. The successful candidate is expected to report to the Limerick office three times per week, at minimum.