SAP - Technology Consulting Customer/Retail - Manager - Open Location

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The opportunity

We innovate with SAP to co-create more innovative answers, drawing on our integrated competencies in tax, assurance, transactions and risk, as well as our work in implementing SAP. Together, we help clients provide better outcomes and long-lasting results, from strategy to execution. 

 

Our objective is to provide clients with a unique business perspective on how to leverage SAP technology to improve their operations.  We are seeking candidates who have experience working with implementing SAP in the retail sector, in one or more of these sub-service lines: Grocery, Convenience Store, Pharmacy, Home Improvement, and other general retail.   From a skills perspective, we are seeking candidates with experience implementing SAP S/4 Retail solutions for the following areas:

• Forecasting and Replenishment

• Merch and Assortment Planning, Buying and Allocation

• Pricing and Promotions Management

• Store Operations: Cust management, inventory management, POS, eComm  

• CAR

 

On your typical engagement, you will work with the key stakeholders to understand their needs and advise on SAP system capabilities.  You will initiate the requirement gathering, architect solutions, blueprinting, testing, complete the workflow and documentation, as well as the functional design of the solution. Liaise with the stakeholders and technical team to translate needs into business solutions and complete the configurations and/or integrations with SAP and non-SAP systems.    

 

Join our dynamic team as a Technology Business Analyst Manager, where you will bridge the gap between business needs and technical solutions. You'll be instrumental in analyzing business models and processes to capture requirements that translate into technical specifications. Your role will be pivotal in ensuring that the system architecture solutions align with business objectives.

 

Your key responsibilities

As a Manager in Technology Business Analysis, you will manage and deliver high-quality processes, solutions, or projects with a focus on risk management. Your responsibilities will include continuous process improvement, innovation, and leveraging best practices. You will oversee professional employees or supervise teams to achieve complex technical initiatives. Expect to maintain billable client charging, lead delivery streams, manage projects, and engage with external clients daily. Travel may be required based on client needs.

• Lead the translation of business requirements into technical specifications

• Evaluate and ensure alignment of technology solutions with business objectives

• Drive continuous improvement and innovation in processes and solutions

 

Skills and attributes for success

To thrive in this role, you'll need a strong foundation in managing processes and solutions with an emphasis on quality and risk management. Your ability to engage in research and apply best practices will be key to driving innovation.

• Demonstrate in-depth technical capabilities and possess strong business acumen.

• Demonstrate ability to assimilate to new knowledge. 

• Lead and deliver quality SAP projects or workstreams. 

• Consistently deliver quality client services. Monitor progress, manage risk and ensure key stakeholders are kept informed about progress and expected outcomes. 

• Demonstrate strong decision-making skills in developing solutions for complex problems

• Establish relationships with client pe