Expert IT SAP Functional Analyst

$122,000 - $194,000/Yr

PG&E - Oakland, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Hybrid - Oakland, CA

Utilities

About the position

The Expert IT SAP Functional Analyst is responsible for the development of IT solutions for PG&E Work Management functions and is well versed with all phases of the software lifecycle, including business process analysis, systems analysis, business process blueprinting, configuration, development, testing, cut-over preparation, end user training, and go-live activities as well as post go-live system and end user support. This Analyst will also be well versed in different software development methodologies including, but not limited to, Waterfall, Agile and / or SAFe, SAP ACTIVATE methodology. Expert IT SAP Functional Analyst works with the team of functional, technical experts and consultants responsible for developing/enhancing SAP modules and other applications required to support PG&E business systems. He or she provides subject matter expertise for SAP Enterprise Management (EAM) and Supply Chain Management (SCM), to assure that best practices are implemented, and the modules/applications are efficiently and effectively used to realize business value. This new teammate needs to be able come to Pacific Gas and Electric Company's Oakland headquarters 3 days a week, since all project team is here in person Tuesday to Thursday.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert consulting in SAP ERP Systems to the client and senior IT leadership to identify and satisfy the business needs
• Responsible for solution design and implementation involving SAP Enterprise Management (EAM) and / or Supply Chain Management (SCM)
• Expected to be the SAP functional lead on one or more projects, reviewing deliverables by SAP consultants, accountable for SAP delivery on assigned projects
• Analyze end-to-end complex business processes and information needs of the clients in one or more business functional areas (may include external entities)
• Partner with business team, technical analysts, architecture and strategy organizations to develop strategies and plans to integrate SAP to total solution
• Evaluate and document alternatives that will provide the most effective solutions to complex business problems
• Responsible for SAP RICEFW (Report, Interface, Conversion, Enhancements, Forms and workflow) objects development in work management area for projects, enhancements and production support
• Responsible to prepare requirements document, As-Is, To-Be processes and identify gaps
• Design system processes to bridge the gap, build prototypes, prepare functional specifications, prepare test plan and test scripts
• Perform unit testing, integration testing, regression testing, support user acceptance testing (UAT) and obtain business sign-off
• Provide SAP subject matter expertise to PG&E lines of business and ensure best practices are adapted
• Responsible for overall SAP solution and SAP interfaces to other SAP and non-SAP systems

Requirements

• BA/BS in Computer Science/ Information Systems, Business, Engineering, etc. or equivalent work experience
• 7 years designing, configuring and developing complex work management solutions using SAP EAM (Enterprise Asset Management) and / or SCM (Supply Chain Management) modules
• 5 years of experience as a Functional Analyst
• 5 years of experience implementing or supporting an ERP system (ERP - e.g. SAP, PeopleSoft, Oracle)

Nice-to-haves

• Advanced degree is a plus
• SAP S/4 EAM implementation and / or support experience
• Experience in SAP EAM Cloud solutions for e.g. SAP Asset Performance Management (APM) and SAP Service and Asset Manager (SAM) and / or SAP Field Service Management (FSM)
• Gas and / or Electric utility experience
• Demonstrates familiarity in the following areas: SOX compliance, regulatory compliance, operational / disaster recovery
• SAP EAM and / or SCM certification
• Demonstrates understanding of SAP Finance (FICO), SAP Human Capital Management (HCM), Success Factors, SAP Portfolio and Project Management (PPM) SAP Project Systems (PS) integration with EAM Module
• Demonstrates integration experience with GIS solutions; for e.g. ESRI ArcGIS SAP Geographical Enablement Framework (GEF)

Benefits

• Eligible to participate in PG&E's discretionary incentive compensation programs