Sr. Solution Architect -OTC/IS-Oil

The Opportunity  

• Sr. Solution Architect at a growth-oriented energy company 
• Be the key business contact on architecture roadmap, design and sustainment for our commodity trading, scheduling, and order to cash value stream
• Gain business process transformation exposure and roadmap architecture ownership
• Reporting to the Director, Enterprise Technology, you will provide design and support for Par Pacific’s OTC and energy commodities commercial business applications environment.

 

Key activities include:  

 

• Responsible for the deployment and support of Par Pacific’s order to cash processes
• Responsible for owning downstream SAP OTC, hydrocarbon value chain functionality
• Responsible for partnering with the business to understand their requirements, facilitate design decisions, and system configuration
• Responsible for architecting and designing solutions to meet business requirements through leading solution design sessions with the Commercial and Finance organizations
• Define functional requirements for application development, own the solution design, and partner with development resources to create and maintain RICEF objects
• Manage production support and troubleshoot issues working with Par Pacific’s external support partners
• Define and review test plans and outcomes to validate solution meets design and business requirements

Note: This description is intended to give you a general overview of the position. Additional responsibilities and opportunities may be identified based on current business needs. 

 

Qualifications 

To meet the basic qualifications for this role, you will have legal authorization to work permanently in the United States for any employer without requiring a visa transfer or visa sponsorship.

 

Additional qualifications include: 

 

• Bachelor’s degree in information systems or a related field required
• Minimum 7 years’ experience in functional solution design and delivery within Hydrocarbon Supply Chain (SAP SD/MM/IS Oil and Allegro) required
• Functional and technical knowledge related to Downstream and Midstream commercial operations (Trading, Pricing, Scheduling, Exchange, Supply, Transportation Movements, Actualization) required
• Strong analytical and design solutioning skills required
• Knowledge, understanding and integrations of the following SAP modules – Tax, AR, AP, API, IDOCS and PI/PO systems required
• Certifications in SAP preferred 

 

About Us  

At Par Pacific, we own and operate market-leading energy and infrastructure businesses in logistically-complex markets. We have built a team of oil and gas industry veterans and subject matter experts to lead our organization with an entrepreneurial spirit and a collaborative, problem solving approach. We bring our diverse strengths and motivation to complex markets where we seek out diamonds in the rough. As a nimble, growing organization, we actively pursue new opportunities with corporate financing know-how, respond to local market demands, and adapt to changing external environments. 

 

More Good Reasons to Work for Par Pacific 

 

Unique Culture  

There is nothing ordinary about Par Pacific -- a niche player in the energy space. And there's certainly nothing ordinary about Par Pacific people. We are driven, hardworking, entrepreneurial-minded professionals that love to win. If that describes you, you'll fit right in.  

   

Location, Location, Location  

Because Par Pacific operates in some of the most beautiful places throughout the country, our employees get to make these places their home and enrich their lives. The office where you'll work is in the CityCentre in Houston, Texas, located on the west side of Houston near I-10 and the Sam Houston Tollway. It's a vibrant area of the city with plenty of places for lunch or to wind down after work. 

 

Opportunistic Growth Strategy  

At Par Pacific, we look for operations with strong fundamentals and great employees who can move a business forward. Our management team has deep experie