Principal Technical Analyst/Programmer – SAP BW/BI
Direct Hire
US Citizens
Location: Orange, Connecticut
Benefits: Medical/Dental/Vision/401K/Vacation
The Principal Technical Analyst/Programmer will develop and manage SAP BI/BW/BPC/BOBJ and business Enterprise Reporting. IT Lead for SAP-related requirements gathering, coordinate and achieve consensus with Business Units, identifies best practices and process improvements, and lead product/application evaluations as assigned. Perform Business Warehouse reporting implementation for ongoing projects using SAP. Design, develop and configure SAP BI Objects. Also, support transfer rules, update rules, start and end routines, fix complex issues, etc. Identify and evaluate new technologies/services and establish/recommend strategic direction. Find solutions to complex technology issues, providing direction as required. Stay current on technologies within assigned business area. Provide expertise in the SAP Business Intelligence best practices, methodologies, standards and suite of tools. Solve unique and complex problems with broad impact on the business. Lead the technical phases of major projects, establishing the technical plans, monitoring schedules, scope and resources. Create and enforce standards. Recommends policies and procedures. Mentor staff on technical subjects and business related information. Provides input and feedback for performance reviews. Provide domain expertise in the SAP modules such as SAP ISU – CCS, HCM, Finance, and SCM. Also provide expertise on database reporting. Serve as BI/BW Architect for the enterprise reporting area. Mentor other employees.
This position requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Computer Science or other technical discipline. Will consider additional years of relevant experience and/or relevant technical certifications in lieu of the degree requirement. Graduate-level training or technical certification in SAP BW is desired.
Requires minimum of 10 years work experience in computer field as an analyst including 7 years of experience in SAP BW/BI/BPC/BOBJ/ABAP in designing, configuring, developing & maintaining BI infocubes, Data Modeling, Data Mining, DSO’s, ETL transformation, reports and testing. Reporting expertise in all the following tools i.e. Crystal, Focal Point, BEX, WEBI and newer technologies are required. SAP BW Basis knowledge is a plus.
Requires the following characteristics/ability to: lead technical BW/BI projects; effectively and concisely communicate (written and oral) within the team and senior leadership, including the ability to explain complex SAP technology concepts; collaborate, build consensus, and influence with and without authority; and proactively identify innovative solutions; work independently and proactively set work priorities, conflict resolution, and timely deliverables. Knowledge of CMMI best practices and experience in SAP Solution Manager required.
To apply for this job email your details to dfgebbia@e-richards.com