SAP- Lead Application AnalystProvider of end-to-end talent management solutions. Based in NE Ohio, Maverick Direct delivers solutions and resources that help our client link business and talent strategies to accelerate the realization of their vision, mission and goals. Maverick Direct helps clients cultivate greatness by designing, building, and attracting the targeted talent to accelerate their business.Our client, headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, generates annual revenue of approximately $1.9 billion, and its products can be found in retail outlets worldwide.Job DescriptionLeverage SAP investment to grow businesses, improve productivity & improve working capital efficiencyEnsure appropriate level of communication and testing during major projects and system upgradesLead project planning (Requirements, Scope, Schedule, Resources, & Budget) for major systems initiativesHelp achieve IT Scorecard goals and metricsProvide business unit input and requirements to annual IT strategic planning processPerform job responsibilities according to Moen Operating PhilosophyLeverage IT governance processes to ensure proper project definition, socialization and controlPerform software / vendor evaluations and provide business value/risk assessment as neededLeverage new and innovative technologies for competitive business advantage and improving associate productivityManage risk through corporate complianceQualificationsThorough knowledge of SAP Business Information Warehouse application development methodology, configuration, and ABAP programming language (including ABAP Objects).Thorough understanding of structured analysis, design & programming techniques & structured methodologies.Knowledge of SAP (ECC) modules & processes from a technical (tables and fields) & functional perspective.Multiple experiences leading the implementation of major project initiativesExperience in analyzing business processes, objectives/requirements and translating them into an application solution.Ability to assimilate information from a variety of sources and formulate conclusions.Ability to present technical information to business stakeholders at various levels in Business language.Ability to design, develop and implement SAP-based business applicationsFunctional knowledge of SAP Module capabilities and integration with SAP BW.Experience in evaluating and recommending technology vendors and solutionsAbility to translate business requirements into technical design/ architecture specifications5+ years configuration experience in the following areas:BI Development and Query ToolsSAP Business Warehouse (BW) navigation, configuration, & general capabilities to include but not limited to:Extraction, transformation, and loading (ETL) & Standard Business contentDesigning and building ODS, InfoCube, Remote Cube, structures.Business Explorer ( BEx ) reporting tool (Version 3.5 * 7.X)Web Application Designer (Version 3.5 & 7.X)Remodeling, Analysis Process DesignStandard SAP change management transport and landscape functions.SAP BW Security role structure and authorizations.BW Performance tuning, problem root cause identification, debugging, and resolution skillsExperience with SAP OSS support functions and escalation methodology.BI Development skills not required but a plus to have:Predictive analytics, data mining,BW/CRM integration experience.BW/APO integration experience.Business Objects Universe and query designQlikViewRequired education: 4 year college degree.
10+ years of relevant work experience in lieu of degree.