SAP CAREERS

Director North America IT

2007-01-22T17:12:00.000-05:00

$$ 90,000 * 125,000 base + 25% target bonus

Director IT, North America
Description
General Summary: This position is responsible for directing all IS activities in support of the North America business unit. Primary focus areas include collaborating with business unit management, Technology/Business Consultants, various IS functional areas and outside consultants to assess feasibility, determine costs vs. benefits, prioritize the project portfolio, and develop and implement systems plans that support the strategic business and systems objectives. The person in this role will also need to be able to understand the business challenges across multiple disciplines (Sales, Marketing, Finance, Operations), formulate strategies and solutions to overcome those challenges, and communicate these strategies and solutions to multiple levels within both the business and IS areas.

Key Work Performed:
* Participate in the formulation of the company*s business application architecture plans, assessing cost and feasibility of system requests and ensuring the plan supports both strategic and near-term needs.
* Operate as Program and Project Manager to implement business solutions, including full-life-cycle management of associated projects using the SAP project roadmap approach (Project Preparation & Planning, Business Blueprint, Realization, Final Preparation, Go-Live and Support).
* Work with finance, procurement, legal departments and various function managers to ensure project costs and schedules are properly estimated and controlled.
* Operate as Portfolio Manager and as advisor to the business unit management on all technology enabled business solutions to support their strategic plans. Meet frequently with business unit management to fully evaluate and define the required business capabilities, translate business capabilities into detailed business requirements, and develop solution alternatives with an understanding of their challenges, provide guidance on technology enablers, and ensure expected customer service levels.
* Integrate activities with other IS departments to ensure the successful implementation and support of project efforts.
* Operate as a general contractor within the IS organization to develop appropriate support for projects from various technology and service departments.
* Maintain knowledge of current industry trends and best practices, in both the process and technology areas.
* Other duties as needed or assigned.

Qualifications
Minimum Requirements

A. Education:
Bachelors degree in Business, Engineering, Computer Science or Management Information Systems.

B. Experience:
10-12 years of IS experience including development, implementation, and maintenance of an applications environment.
At least 5 years of demonstrated IS project management experience involving multiple major development projects.
At least 5 years of SAP implementation and/or operations experience, including at least 2 full life-cycle implementations.

At least 3 years of experience in a liaison role supporting a business unit group; including involvement in development of strategic plans.
5-8 years of IS experience (operations and/or consulting) in any of the following Chemical, Retail, Consumer Products, or Healthcare industry.

C. Knowledge:
Strong technical knowledge, with hands-on experience managing a computing environment.
Knowledge of business processes and practices in the Chemical, Retail, Consumer Products, or Healthcare industry.
space.
Knowledge of PMO processes and practices.
Excellent human resource management skills.
Conceptual knowledge of information technologies and IS project life cycle methodologies.
Knowledge of management practices and techniques.
Knowledge and experience in developing strategic information systems plans.
Knowledge of SAP applications and related implementation strategies and approaches.

D. Skills and Abilities/ Competencies:
Leadership skills that energize multi-discipline work teams to respond to business needs.
Strong analytical, problem-solving and conceptual skills.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, with an ability to express complex technical concepts in business terms.
Strong project management skills, with experience in organizing, planning, and executing large-scale projects from vision through implementation, involving internal personnel, contractors and vendors; ability to analyze project needs and determine resources needed to meet objectives.
Strong abilities in relationship management, teamwork and interpersonal skills; ability to communicate and persuade at all management levels and thrive in a cross-functional environment.
Ability to manage financial resources to meet goals and multiple projects.
Demonstrated competency in the execution and prioritize multiple projects, including managing resources across multiple projects to meet goals.
Abilities to develop efficient and effective solutions to diverse and complex business problems.

Keywords: Director, North America, SAP, *Director IT*, *Director IS*, *Manager North America*, *Manager IT*, *Manager IS*, PMO, *Project Management*, Portfolio, *portfolio management*, SAP, SAP

$$ 90,000 * 125,000 base + 25% target bonus

Send resumes to bst@emeraldresourcegroup.com

Excellent Client provided relocation package

NO H1 SponsorshipProfile

PLEASE SEND UPDATED RESUME TO bst@emeraldresourcegroup.com

Enterprise SAP Architect - Columbus

2007-01-22T17:04:00.000-05:00

Enterprise Architect SAP - $$ up to 125,000 base + 10% bonus

As a member of the Enterprise Architecture team work with key business and IT resources to create an architecture roadmap which aligns to the business transformation strategy. Help create solution architectures and guide key transformational projects. This position reports to the Director of Enterprise Architecture but takes direction from Sr. Architects within the same organization.

Responsibilities:

Interprets current IT trends and industry direction and applies knowledge to create reference architectures and projects deliverables

Models complex business processes and systems

Drives and communicates architecture standards and reference architecture for assigned projects

Creates conceptual architecture models based on defined user requirements

Draws on best practices and comprehensive technical knowledge to advise internal clients in own area of expertise

Technical Expertise areas include

SAP ECC
SAP Netweaver including XI, Portal, MDM and BI
Understanding of the SAP Java stack
SAP SRM or SCM a plus

Functional Expertise areas include:

Supply Chain Services including procurement, warehousing, order fulfillment and transportation

Business Process Modeling

Must have exp with Netweaver & Enterprise SAP Design

Will Relo.

Please send latest resume to: bst@emeraldresourcegroup.com

NO H1 Sponsorship

Manager SAP FICO

2006-12-08T15:28:00.000-05:00

The Business Application manager oversees all development and support activities for the specified application area. This person provides leadership, direction, and technical expertise to associates, outsourcing partners and consultants. They assist with the career development for direct reports. They partner with the business to understand processes and requirements and insure the delivery of high-quality technology solutions.

Key Work Performed:
• Provide program oversight for all ongoing projects within assigned areas managing overall project commitments and delivery.
• Gather detail requirements from business users for approved large-scale projects and small enhancements to existing systems.
• Perform design for approved large-scale projects and small enhancements to existing systems.
• Provide expert technical direction to IS associates including direct reports and outsourcing partners.
• Interface with business stakeholders, IT Infrastructure teams, and other application teams to ensure the delivery of technology solutions that meet business requirements.
• Provide for the overall career development of direct reports by conducting performance reviews, establishing/tracking annual goals, and developing/obtaining a personal development plan.
• Coordinate user acceptance testing with the business client.
• Coordinate training and rollout plans for new systems or enhancements to existing systems.

Qualifications
Education:
• Bachelors degree in Business, Engineering, Computer Science or Management Information Systems

Experience:
• Experience managing a team of SAP experts and or developers.
• Demonstrated leadership in the design, development and deployment of complex systems in support of cross-functional processes.
• 5+ years hands-on configuration experience implementing SAP R/3 Finance and Controlling in Fortune 500 clients.
• 2 full lifecycle SAP implementations including an in-depth understanding of SAP integration and ASAP methodology.
• Experience in other SAP R/3 modules and SAP HR or SAP CRM a plus.
• Experience in the Consumer Packaged Goods Industry.

Knowledge:
• Knowledge of project management practices and techniques.
• A “hands on” functional expert in the R/3 Finance and Controlling modules with the ability to configure and trouble shoot.
• Deep knowledge of the Finance and Controlling modules and integration to SD, MM, PP, and HR.
• Deep knowledge of the R/3 Enhancement Concept including Data Dictionary and CMOD enhancements.
• Fundamental understanding of Workflow, IDOC’s, and EDI support.

Skills and Abilities/ Competencies:
• High degree of customer focus, ability to build relationships at all levels of the organization to become an effective advisor and service provider.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and conceptual skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with an ability to express complex technical concepts in business terms.
• Strong project management skills, with experience in organizing, planning, and executing large-scale projects from vision through implementation, involving internal personnel, contractors and vendors.
• Strong abilities in relationship management.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multidiscipline, high-performance work teams and development groups.
• Demonstrated competency in the execution and prioritize multiple projects, including managing resources across multiple projects to meet goals.
• Abilities to develop efficient and effective solutions to diverse and complex business problems.

$$ 90,000 - 105,000 Base + 15% target bonus
Client will provide relocation for the right candidate

NO H1B SPONSORSHIOP

Manager SAP Portal and Enterprise Reporting - FILLED

2006-12-07T10:52:00.000-05:00

Manager, Portal and Enterprise Reporting

General Summary:

This position is responsible for managing and planning of all activities in support of the Corporate Portal and Enterprise Reporting. This includes coordinating diverse Web applications development and promoting portal solutions for staff and customer. Manage multiple application development, maintenance, and enhancement projects leveraging SAP Portal and Netweaver. Primary focus area includes collaborating with the design, development, release and maintenance of enterprise-wide portal systems. Core business systems within the scope of responsibility for this position are SAP Portal, Netweaver, Web Development tools, enterprise reporting development and other data mining and analytical tool sets. Primary focus areas include collaborating with business unit management, Technology/Business Consultants, various IS functional areas and outside consultants to assess feasibility, determine costs vs. benefits, prioritize projects, and develop and implement systems plans that address the information requirements of the business and adhere to established strategic business and systems objectives. This individual manages the activities of a group of developers, who work closely with their customers in defining customer requirements and in designing, developing, and implementing portal and enterprise reporting solutions.

Key Work Performed:

• Manage all aspects of system analysis, design, development, installation, maintenance and enhancement for mission-critical application systems for assigned unit/area.
• Develop project resourcing strategies, allocating budget, staff, tools and specialized support necessary for cost-effective implementation.
• Provide direction to project managers and integrate activities with other IS departments o ensure successful implementation and support of project efforts.
• Act as general contractor on projects to develop appropriate support from various technology and service departments.
• Ensure that application systems are developed in a way that complies with architectural standards and established methodologies and practices.
• Monitor and report to IS and user/customer management on the status of multiple concurrent project efforts.
• Anticipate and identify issues inhibiting the attainment of project goals; develop and implement corrective actions.
• Foster and maintain good relationships with customers to ensure processes are integrated to support expected customer service levels.
• Facilitate the creation of a team environment.
• Provide for the overall career development of direct IS associates reports by conducting performance reviews, establishing/tracking annual goals, and developing/obtaining a personal development plan.
• Contribute to the development of annual business application system plans.
• Other assigned duties as needed or assigned.

Qualifications
Minimum Requirements
A. Education:
Bachelors degree in Business, Engineering, Computer Science or Management Information Systems

B. Experience:
5+ years experience developing solutions, managing business integration projects and portal implementations.
5+ years managing experience and at least 5 years of demonstrated IS project management experience involving multiple major development projects.
At least 3 years of SAP experience (PORTAL)
Experience in search, metadata-based filtration and content lifecycle models.
Experience managing corporate intranet and portals.

C. Knowledge:
Strong technical knowledge, with hands-on experience managing systems development in SAP’s Portal and Netweaver environment.
Broad knowledge of the business direction and practices.
Excellent human resource management skills.
Conceptual knowledge of information technologies and IS project life cycle methodologies.
Knowledge of management practices and techniques.
Knowledge and experience in developing strategic information systems plans
Knowledge of SAP applications and the relevant integrations points between these two and other systems or sources of data.

D. Skills and Abilities/ Competencies:
Leadership skills that energize multidiscipline work teams to respond to business needs.
Strong analytical, problem-solving and conceptual skills.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, with an ability to express complex technical concepts in business terms.
Strong project management skills, with experience in organizing, planning, and executing large-scale projects from vision through implementation, involving internal personnel, contractors and vendors; ability to analyze project needs and determine resources needed to meet objectives.
Strong abilities in relationship management, teamwork and interpersonal skills; ability to communicate and persuade at all management levels and thrive in a cross-functional environment.
Ability to manage financial resources to meet goals and multiple projects.
Demonstrated competency in the execution and prioritize multiple projects, including managing resources across multiple projects to meet goals.
Abilities to develop efficient and effective solutions to diverse and complex business problems.

Sr FICO Functional Analyst

2006-12-07T10:38:00.000-05:00

Senior FICO Functional Analyst

General Summary:
Senior Business Application Developer’s are responsible for participating in the development, maintenance and enhancement of business applications. Under the guidance of a Business Application Manager, they collaborate with company customers, staff members, IT colleagues, and other stake holders to define detailed customer requirements and system interfaces, access available technologies, and develop and present solutions. The primary function is to assess objectives for the assigned project phases and recommend technical strategies and tactics to achieve business needs.

Key Work Performed:
• Provide technical expertise within an assigned business unit/area, usually as a member of a project team, in the analysis, design and development of business applications.
• Provide technical consulting support on project or system issues.
• Collect and analyze business requirements for large, multifunctional projects. Identify conflicting business practices and integration issues, suggesting alternative solutions.
• Perform feasibility studies, translating requirements into an appropriate design.
• Configure SAP functionality to satisfy business requirements.
• Formulate and define application scope and objectives; devise and modify procedures to solve business problems.
• Prepare detailed specifications from which programs will be written.
• Lead small projects or regularly coach other project personnel to ensure business application systems are developed in a way that complies with architectural standards and established methodologies and practices.
• Monitor and report to management on the status of project efforts, anticipating/identifying issues that inhibit the attainment of project goals and implementing corrective actions.
• Create and update required documentation.
• Foster and maintain good relationships with customers and IT colleagues to meet expected customer service levels.
• Other assigned responsibilities necessary for completion of IS mission.

Qualifications
Minimum Requirements

A. Education:
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Services or business-related (functional) discipline (accounting, finance, etc.), with and understanding of programming concepts.

B. Experience:
• 5 years hands-on configuration experience implementing SAP R/3 Finance (FI) and Controling (CO) in Fortune 500 clients.
• Experience with addressing help desk issues in areas of expertise and assisting with user problems in associated areas.
• Experience in Retail, Manufacturing or Consumer Products Industry
• Experience with structured design, development and implementation of new computing architecture.

C. Knowledge:
• Knowledge of project management practices and techniques.
• A “hands on” functional expert in the R/3 Finance and Controlling modules with the ability to configure and trouble shoot.
• Deep knowledge of the Finance and Controlling modules and integration to SD, MM, PP, and HR.
• Fundemental understanding of the R/3 Enhancement Concept including Data Dictionary and CMOD enhancements.
• Fundamental understanding of Workflow, IDOC’s, and EDI support.

D. Skills and Abilities/ Competencies:
• Strong technical knowledge, with hands-on experience managing systemsdevelopment in new computing architectures and environments (e.g. client/server Web); knowledge of relevant technology, tools, and middleware is critical.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with an ability to express complex technical concepts in business terms.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and conceptual skills.
• Good project management skills, operating as part of a team organizing, planning, and executing large-scale projects from vision through implementation.
• Strong interpersonal skills: ability to work on cross-functional project teams and foster team commitment to tasks.
• Comprehensive understanding of SAP’s customizing toolset, including IMG (Implementing Management Guide)
• SAP configuration skills in one or more modules, including FICO.
• Solid understanding of SAP’s data model in one or more functional areas, including FICO.
• Thorough business understanding in one or more functional areas, as well as an understanding of the organization’s industry.
• Familiarity with SAP architecture.

Senior Portal (SAP) Analyst - FILLED

2006-10-06T09:26:00.000-04:00

Senior Business Application Developer’s are responsible for participating in the development, maintenance and enhancement of the Portal application. Under the guidance of a Portal Technology Manager, they collaborate with company customers, staff members, IT colleagues, and other stake holders to define detailed customer experience, requirements, interfaces, access available technologies, and develop and present solutions. The primary function is to assess objectives for the assigned project phases and recommend technical strategies and tactics to achieve business needs.The brief skill set for this position includes knowledge of SAP Enterprise Portal v 6, SAP Knowledge Management, and SAP’s collaboration tools. Content management and object oriented J2EE application development experience is a plus.

Key Work Performed:

Collect and analyze business requirements for large, multifunctional projects. Identify conflicting business practices and integration issues, suggesting alternative solutions.

Perform feasibility studies, translating requirements into an appropriate design.

Formulate and define application scope and objectives; devise and modify procedures to solve business problems.

Lead small projects from start to completion using various internet technologies.

Monitor and report to management on the status of project efforts, anticipating/identifying issues that inhibit the attainment of project goals and implementing corrective actions.

Create and update required documentation.

Foster and maintain good relationships with customers and IT colleagues to meet expected customer service levels.

Other assigned responsibilities necessary for completion of IS mission.

B. Experience:
2+ years hands-on configuration experience implementing SAP EP6 and/or similar Portal packages
Experience with structured design, development and implementation of new computing architecture.
Knowledge of project management practices and techniques. Hands on
knowledge of configuration of SAP EP6 product and programming using J2EE
Strong technical knowledge, with hands-on experience managing systems development in new computing architectures and environments (e.g. client/server Web); knowledge of relevant technology, tools, and middleware is critical.
Solid understanding of the SAP EP6 architecture model
Thorough business understanding of Portal and Information Delivery principals, as well as an understanding of the organization’s industry.
Familiarity with SAP and SAP BW architecture a big plus.

Salary: $ 75,000 – 85,000

Relocation: yes
H1 Sponsorship: NO

Please send resumes/questions to: bst@emeraldresourcegroup.com

Sr. ATG Application Developer

2006-10-05T09:14:00.000-04:00

General Summary:

Senior Business Application Developer’s are responsible for participating in the development, maintenance and enhancement of commerce applications. Under the guidance of a Business Application Manager, they collaborate with company customers, staff members, IT colleagues, and other stake holders to define detailed customer experience, requirements, interfaces, access available technologies, and develop and present solutions. The primary function is to assess objectives for the assigned project phases and recommend technical strategies and tactics to achieve business needs. The brief skill set for this position includes knowledge of ATG Dynamo Framework, ATG Commerce, Personalization, Scenario, and Portal and commerce servers. Object oriented J2EE application development experience.

Key Work Performed:

•Provide technical expertise within an assigned business unit/area, usually as a member of a project team, in the analysis, design and development of internet application
•Provide technical consulting support on project or system issues.
•Collect and analyze business requirements for large, multifunctional projects. Identify conflicting business practices and integration issues, suggesting alternative solutions.
•Formulate and define application scope and objectives; devise and modify procedures to solve business problems.
•Prepare detailed specifications from which programs will be written.
•Lead small projects from start to completion using various internet technologies.
•Monitor and report to management on the status of project efforts, anticipating/identifying issues that inhibit the attainment of project goals and implementing corrective actions.

Experience:
3+ years hands-on configuration experience implementing ATG or similar eCommerce packages
Knowledge of project management practices and techniques. Hands on
Knowledge of configuration of ATG product and programming using J2EE

Skills and Abilities/ Competencies:
Strong technical knowledge, with hands-on experience managing systems development in new computing architectures and environments (e.g. client/server Web); knowledge of relevant technology, tools, and middleware is critical.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, with an ability to express complex technical concepts in business terms.
Solid understanding of ATG’s data model
Thorough business understanding of eCommerse principals, as well as an understanding of the organization’s industry.
Familiarity with SAP architecture a big plus.

RELOCATION: YES
H1 SPONSORSHIP: NO

Salary: $ 70,000 – 85,000

Please send resumes/questions to bst@emeraldresourcegroup.com

Sr. SAP Supply Chain Analyst - Columbus

2006-10-04T11:44:00.000-04:00

General Summary: A Sr. Supply Chain Analyst for Logistics Applications is responsible for the development, maintenance and enhancement of business applications pertaining to Distribution, Transportation, and Warehousing systems using SAP. Candidate should possess strong logistics business knowledge and be able to incorporate that into technical solutions. Experience in SAP Logistics Execution module, and preferred knowledge of touch points with other SAP modules ie. SD, MM, FI/CO, ABAP, and logistics related EDI transactions. Strong written and oral communication skills are required, as well as an emphasis on detailed documentation, project management, and testing.

Key Work Performed:
• Configure SAP functionality to satisfy business requirements and conduct thorough testing and ensure a sound technical solution is in place.
• Provide technical expertise within an assigned business unit/area, usually as a member of a project team, in the analysis, design and development of business applications.
• Prepare and provide detailed specifications to the application developer from which programs will be written.
• Lead small projects and ensure business application systems are developed in a way that complies with architectural standards and established methodologies and practices.
• Collect and analyze business requirements for multifunctional projects. Identify integration issues and suggesting alternative solutions.
• Monitor and report to management on the status of project efforts, anticipating/identifying issues that inhibit the attainment of project goals and implementing corrective actions.

Qualifications

B. Experience:
At least 3 years of SAP experience in design, development, analysis, and configuration, focused on the LE module, in particular the WM, Shipping, and Transportation areas.
Experience in the a production/service environment.
Experience with structured design, development and implementation of new computing architecture.

C. Knowledge:
3 years of SAP configuration/knowledge in the LE module.
Comprehensive understanding of SAP’s customizing toolset, including IMG (Implementing Management Guide)
SAP configuration skills in one or more modules, including LE.
Solid understanding of SAP’s data model in one or more functional areas, including LE.
Thorough business understanding in one or more functional areas, as well as an understanding of the organization’s industry.
Familiarity with SAP architecture.

RELOCATION: YES
H1 Sponsorship: NO

Salary: $ 70,000 – 85,000

Please forward resumes to bst@emeraldresourcegroup.com

SAP Security Engineer - Columbus

2006-09-28T17:22:00.000-04:00

This individual is responsible for analyzing the SAP information security environment and developing security measures to safeguard information against accidental or unauthorized modification, destruction, and disclosure. Responsible for the review of design, implementation, and on-going support of security profiles, roles and processes within a large, multi-product SAP implementation. Advises resource owners on formation of appropriate security policies, role development and access permissions.

Work closely with internal and external audit teams in providing information, assessing findings. Monitors the SAP environment for Sarbanes Oxley Compliance, including but not limited to Segregation of Duties and Sensitive transactions in R/3, HR, CRM, BW, EBP. Review and approve IT changes that may impact SOX compliance.
Develops and maintains security policies and profiles associated with project work
Coordinates and works with the Security Administration to ensure management of user accounts is accurate and effective. Deploy and administer SAP Security Tools
Work with Business process owners to understand business processes in order to determine security requirements. Regularly interact with management, basis support, development support and outsources partners to increase the security posture at a corporate level

Minimum Requirements:

Minimum 2+ years experience in SAP security
Experience with multiple SAP products (R/3, BW, CRM, HRIS, EBP and Portals)
Strong understanding of the principles of business operational risk and control process and procedures is required
Strong organization, problem solving and analytical skills
Ability to develop strong working relationships with customers and end users

Desired:

Ability to work in an energetic, fast paced environment.
Work closely with internal and external audit teams in providing information, assessing findings, and work with key stakeholders in understanding and resolving findings annually.
Monitor the environment to ensure compliance with Sarbanes Oxley
Strong interpersonal skills

PLEASE FORWARD RESUMES TO: bst@emeraldresourcegroup.com

RELOCATION: YES
H1 SPONSORSHIP: NO

SALARY: $ 75,000 - 90,000

Manager SAP HR/Payroll

2006-09-28T13:46:00.000-04:00

Key Work Performed:

Work with HR, Payroll, and functional areas on process and system improvements, planning long term initiatives and near term prioritization of maintenance and project work.
Oversee the support, implementation, and maintainenance of HR and Payroll process & system improvement initiatives as directed by functional sponsors, including QA & coaching of outsourced resources and coordination of testing.
Develop business relationships and integrate activities with other departments to ensure successful implementation and support project efforts
Provide training and coaching to users for the process and software applications
Work on improving documentation, and access to reporting information
Keep informed on the latest best practices and developments within the business context.

Must Have:

Minimum of 3 years of experience in defining business processes, process improvement, and modeling business processes within the HR and/or Payroll function.
Minimum of 3 years demonstrated IS project management capabilities
Minimum of 3 yrs SAP experience with emphasis on HR and Payroll modules.
Strong technical knowledge with hands-on experience managing systems development and configuration in SAP’s HR and/or Payroll modules.
Expereince in offshore service delivery models is a plus.
Knowledge of software product lifecycle methodologies

RELOCATION: YES, PROVIDED BY CLIENT
H1 SPONSORSHIP: NO

SALARY RANGE: $ 100,000 - 125,000.

Please submit resumes or questions to: bst@emeraldresourcegroup.com

SAP ABAP Developer - Central Ohio

2006-09-28T10:45:00.000-04:00

Key Responsibilities include:

-Develop ABAP programming objects, smartforms, SapScript
-Test system using SAP development tools
-Work with business analysts for new projects as well as updating & maintaining existing apps.
-Research & evaluate relevant technologies and present alternatives

Must have:
- minimum of 2 years ABAP development experience
- Excellent written and verbal communications
- working knowledge of at least 2 of the following: SD, PP, MM, BW
- ability to multi-task

Technologies include: SAP r/3, ABAP, sapscript, smartforms, IDocs, BAPI, SAP Query, LSMW, EDI, ALE, RFCs, SAP SD, SAP PP, SAP BW, SAP MM.

SEND RESUMES TO bst@emeraldresourcegroup.com

Salary Range: $ 75,000 - 95,000

RELOCATION: YES
H1 SPONSORSHIP: NO

ON HOLD Sr SAP BW Analyst - Pittsburgh

2006-09-20T11:47:00.000-04:00

This is a permanent, in-house Management opportunity in Pittsburgh PA.
Excellent opportunity to make a difference within an organization.

Responsiblities:
SAP BW focused with a mixture of functional configuration & abap development within BW.
You will be responsible for SAP BW for the enterprise!
The challenge will be the breadth of the knowledge that you will need - they will traing the right person.

Minimum background needed:
2+ years SAP BW/DW configuration experience
2+ years experience with SAP ABAP development
Must have excellent communciations and willingness to work in a team environment.

Excellent relocation pacage included!
Please NO H1's - My client will not sponsor for this position.

Technologies included: SAP, SAP BW, SAP R/3, data warehouse, business warehouse, infocubes, ABAP, configuration, development, project management.

Please reply to bst@emeraldresourcegroup.com

FILLED!! Manager SAP BI/BW - Columbus

2006-09-20T11:36:00.000-04:00

This is a permanent, in-house Management opportunity with my #1 Client.
They paid out a bonus of nearly 200% last year!
Excellent opportunity to get into a company in a growth mode.

Responsiblities:
Manage SAP BW team consisting of 8 SAP BW specialists.
You will be THE SAP BW architect.
The challenge will be the constant growth of the company and keeping up with the expansion.

Minimum background needed:
3+ years SAP BW/DW management experience
2+ years experience with SAP ASAP or similar process/architecture

Salary: Base up to $115,000 + 15% bonus

Excellent relocation pacage included!
Please NO H1's - My client will not sponsor for this position.

Technologies included: SAP, SAP BW, SAP R/3, data warehouse, business warehouse, infocubes, ASAP, management, mentoring, project management.

Please reply to bst@emeraldresourcegroup.com

SAP CRM Portal Analyst

2006-09-18T09:48:00.000-04:00

Summary:

Sr Business Application Developer’s are responsible for participating in the development, maintenance and enhancement of business applications. Under the guidance of a Business Application Manager, they collaborate with company customers, staff members, IT colleagues, and other stake holders to define detailed customer requirements and system interfaces, access available
technologies, and develop and present solutions. The primary function is to assess objectives for the assigned project phases, recommend and execute tactical technical tasks to achieve business needs.

Key Work Performed:

• Provide technical expertise within an assigned business unit/area, usually as a member of a project team, in the analysis, design and development of business applications.
• Provide technical consulting support on project or system issues.
• Collect and analyze business requirements for large, multifunctional projects. Identify conflicting business practices and integration issues, suggesting alternative solutions.
• Perform feasibility studies, translating requirements into an appropriate design.
• Work with Enterprise Assistant Application and associated data structures, troubleshoot application and/or data issues to satisfy business requirements. Perform hands on technical tasks using Microsoft programming techniques.
• Formulate and define application scope and objectives; devise and modify procedures to solve business problems.
• Prepare detailed specifications from which programs will be written.
• Lead small projects or regularly coach other project personnel to ensure business application systems are developed in a way that complies with architectural standards and established methodologies and practices
• Monitor and report to management on the status of project efforts, anticipating/identifying issues that inhibit the attainment of project goals and implementing corrective actions.
• Create and update required documentation.
• Foster and maintain good relationships with customers and IT colleagues to meet expected customer service levels.
• Other assigned responsibilities necessary for completion of IS mission.

Qualifications
Minimum Requirements

A. Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Information Services or business-related (functional)
discipline (accounting, finance, etc.), with and understanding of programming
concepts. In lieu of a Bachelors Degree, an individual with business-related
experience.

B. Experience:
• At least 3 to 5 years of experience using Microsoft technologies (SQL Server development, Visual Basic etc.), CRM module and SAP Portal.
• Experience with addressing help desk issues in areas of expertise and assisting with user problems in associated areas.
• Experience in a Service and/or Retail industry environment.
• Experience with structured design, development and implementation of new computing architecture.
C. Knowledge:
• Knowledge or project management techniques is required, (cross-functional experience is highly desirable)
• Conceptual knowledge of information technologies and methodologies in a client server environment.

D. Skills and Abilities/ Competencies:
• Strong technical knowledge, with hands-on experience managing systems development in new computing architectures and environments using Microsoft technologies.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with an ability to express complex technical concepts in business terms.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and conceptual skills.
• Good project management skills, operating as part of a team, organizing, planning, and executing large-scale projects from vision through implementation.
• Strong interpersonal skills, ability to work on cross-functional project teams and foster team commitment to tasks.
• Microsft development skills using one or tools.
• Solid understanding SAP’s data model in one or more functional areas.
• Thorough business understanding in one or more functional areas, as well as an understanding of the organization’s industry.
• Familiarity with Microsoft solution framework and/or SAP architecture.

Sr SAP Business Intelligence Analyst-Columbus

2006-09-15T09:29:00.000-04:00

Summary
This position is responsible for reviewing, analyzing, and supporting the data warehouse and decision support systems to provide timely, accurate data to the users of the enterprise's business information. Supports the reporting super users by transferring knowledge related to data definition, query building, and system usage. Supports the data flow which results from the business processes, and the data integrity within the related data stores. Maintains the timely movement of data into the data warehouse.

Responsibilities
Reviews, analyzes and documents data flow from and/or through the source systems, and maintains data integrity in the data warehouse through the creation of audit queries and ABAP balancing reports.
Works with the reporting super users to help them understand data definitions, and how to use available reporting tools. Also helps the reporting super users and their departments develop solutions for capturing business KPIs, and exception reports that facilitate improved and timely decision making. This includes:
" Capture and analyze business needs and strategic information requirements
" Develop detailed analysis and design specifications with the Business Intelligence Application Developer and Data Architect
" Assist in quantifying benefits of solution
" Maintains company standardized reports
" Maintains support documentation for business users

Maintains timely movement of data into the data warehouse through management of data loads, resolving technical and timing difficulties as needed.

Testing of functionality, security, and query performance in the data warehouse. This includes working with a DBA to improve front-end performance.

Work closely with business application developers, data architect, business users, and other IS team members to ensure technical compatibility and integration where needed.

Qualifications
Requirements
A. Education: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration (with significant IS experience) or a degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline, with significant business experience.

B. Experience: 3-5 years of business analyst, or systems analyst experience, with emphasis on decision support systems. Prior experience with other DSS/EIS/OLAP tools such as SAP's BW or related products. Development of, or work experience with, client/server applications.

C. Knowledge:
" Strong interest in the business and clear comprehension of business issues and problems
" Knowledge of EIS/DSS applications and their uses
" Strong business system analysis knowledge
" Strong understanding of metadata
" Strong understanding of structured analysis and design techniques

D. Skills and Abilities:
" Ability to creatively refine business requests for information and provide end users and management with improved decision making capabilities
" Strong analytical and problem solving skills, and ability to interpret results of query analysis
" Ability to effectively adapt to rapidly changing technology and apply it to business needs.
" Ability to integrate multiple tools to solve problems
" Excellent interpersonal skills at all management levels
" Excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to present and explain technical information in a way that establishes rapport, persuades others, and gains understanding
" Strong business focus and management of expectations
" Basic knowledge and usage of Microsoft Office products, especially Excel,Visual Basic, and Access

$ Range - 75,000 - 90,000
Company provided relocation
ABSOLUTELY NO H1 SPONSORSHIP

SAP LE/RFID Analyst - Columbus OH

2006-09-15T09:16:00.000-04:00

Opportunity Summary:

RFID Analyst will be responsible for participating in the development, maintenance and enhancement of RFID technology in the current supply chain and logistics environment. Under the guidance of a Business Application Manager, he/she will collaborate with internal logistics customers and IT colleagues to define customer requirements, access available technologies like RFID and implementation of these technologies. The primary function is to support and integrate RFID technology into our supply chain. Collaborate with our external customers and integration of this technology in US and Europe.

Key Work Performed:
" Perform feasibility studies, translating requirements into an appropriate technical design using RFID technology. Provide technical support within an assigned business unit/area. Perform analysis, design and development of business applications.
" Provide technical support on project or system issues. Configure RFID functionalities to satisfy business requirements.
" Collect and analyze business requirements for med-large and multifunctional projects. Identify conflicting business practices and integration issues, suggesting alternative solutions.
" Formulate and define application scope and objectives; devise and modify procedures to solve business problems.
" Prepare detailed specifications from which programs will be written.
" Lead small projects or regularly coach other project personnel to ensure business application systems are developed in a way that complies with architectural standards and established methodologies and practices.
" Monitor and report to management on the status of project efforts, anticipating/identifying issues that inhibit the attainment of project goals and implementing corrective actions.
" Foster and maintain good relationships with customers and IT colleagues to meet expected customer service levels.
" Other assigned responsibilities necessary for completion of IS mission.

Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:

A. Education: Bachelor's degree in Information Services or business-related (functional) discipline (warehousing, distribution, etc.) with an understanding of programming concepts. In lieu of a a Bachelor's degree, and individual with business-related experience.
B. Experience:
" At least 2 to 5 years of SAP experience, focused on the LE modules with emphasis in warehousing. Knowledge of RFID technology preferred.
" Experience with addressing help desk issues in areas of expertise and assisting with user problems in associated areas.
" Experienced in taking a conceptual warehouse design and implementing in SAP.
" Experience in the Consumer Products Industry or in a production/service environment. Experience in a large retail warehouse environment would also be considered.
" Experience with structured design, development and implementation of new computing architecture.

Knowledge:
Knowledge or project management techniques is required, (cross-functional experience is highly desirable)
Conceptual knowledge of information technologies and methodologies in a client server environment.

D. Skill and Abilities/Competencies:
" Strong technical knowledge, with hands-on experience managing systems development in new computing architectures and environments (e.g. WAS, SAPConsole, SAPWebConsole, RF); knowledge of relevant technology, tools, and middleware is critical.
" Able to understand and debug complex Abap code. Familiarization with object oriented code would be considered a plus.
" Strong verbal and written communication skills, with and ability to express complex technical concepts in business terms.
" Strong analytical, problem-solving and conceptual skills.
" Good project management skills, operating as part of a team organizing, planning, and executing large-scale projects from vision through implementation.
" Strong interpersonal skills: ability to work on cross-functional project teams and foster team commitment to tasks.
" Comprehensive understanding of SAP's customizing toolset, including IMG (Implementing Management Guide)
" SAP configuration skills in one or more modules, including LE.
" Solid understanding of SAP's data model in one or more functional areas, including LE.
" Thorough business understanding in one or more functional areas, as well as an understanding of the organization's industry.
" Familiarity with SAP architecture.

SAP EBP Analyst - Central Ohio

2006-09-12T08:39:00.000-04:00

EBP AnalystPosition Summary:EBP Analyst is responsible for participating in the development, maintenance and enhancement of the purchasing application using SRM EBP and SAP MM. Under the guidance of SAP Purchasing Manager, he/she will collaborate with outside vendors and IT colleagues to define detailed requirements. The primary function is to provide prompt support to business users, resolve SAP SRM - EBP and MM issues and recommend technical/application strategies. EBP experience is preferred but not necessary. Must be a quick learner. Company will provide in-house training to the qualified candidate.Key Work Performed:•Maintain EBP Application (User creation, hierarchy maintenance, resolve issues)•Cross-function/system error resolution — EBP to SAP R/3 MM•Collaborate with Vendors in rolling out new Catalogs to the business users•Provide technical expertise within an assigned business unit/area, usually as a member of a project team, in the analysis, design and development of business applications.•Collect and analyze business requirements for large, multifunctional projects. Identify conflicting business practices and integration issues, suggesting alternative solutions.•Perform feasibility studies, translating requirements into an appropriate design.•Formulate and define application scope and objectives; devise and modify procedures to solve business problems.QualificationsMinimum RequirementsA. Education:Bachelor’s degree in Information Services or business-related (functional)discipline (accounting, finance, etc.), with and understanding of programmingconcepts. In lieu of a Bachelors Degree, an individual with business-relatedexperience will be considered.B. Experience:One (1) year of SAP EBP experience is preferred but not necessary.Experience with addressing help desk issues in areas of expertise and assisting with user problems in associated areas.Experience with structured design, development and implementation of new computing architecture.C. Knowledge:• Knowledge or project management techniques is required, (cross-functional experience is highly desirable)• Conceptual knowledge of information technologies and methodologies in a client server environment.D. Skills and Abilities/ Competencies:• A quick learner with strong analytical abilities.• Strong technical knowledge, with hands-on experience managing systemsdevelopment in new computing architectures and environments (e.g. client/server Web); knowledge of relevant technology, tools, and middleware is critical.• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with an ability to express complex technical concepts in business terms.• Strong analytical, problem-solving and conceptual skills.• Good project management skills, operating as part of a team organizing, planning, and executing large-scale projects from vision through implementation.• Strong interpersonal skills: ability to work on cross-functional project teams and foster team commitment to tasks.• An understanding of SAP R/3 is desirable.• Thorough business understanding in one or more functional areas, as well as an understanding of the organization’s industry.

Salary Range: $75,000 - 90,000
Relocation provided by the company

ABSOLUTELY NO H1 SPONSORSHIP

Email questions/resumes to bst@emeraldresourcegroup.com

SAP R&D Analyst - Columbus OH

2006-09-08T08:37:00.000-04:00

Another of many positions with my best client in Columbus!!
Permanent, Full-time! Will Relo! Absolutely no H1 sponsorship

This is more or an SAP Consultant position within the organization:

-provides technical expertise across several SAP modules and applications
-Supply technical consulting support on projects
-Research additional functionality software for existing solutions to the business

Minimum requirements
3-5 years experience across several SAP applications (MM, PP, SD, BW, FICO)
Project management experience
ability to spec hardware/software for software applications
Outstanding written/oral communication skills

If your interested, please forward resumes/comments to: bst@emeraldresourcegroup.com

SAP Manager ABAP Technologies - Columbus OH

2006-09-08T08:32:00.000-04:00

My client is #1 in the world in their industry niche!
In the last 24 months, they have purchased 12 smaller companies around the world!
This is a stable company that’s been around for over 80years and is in a growth mode nationally as well as internationally!
My client offers a state-of-the-art campus including a gourmet kitchen, on-site doctors & pharmacy & a new $1 million plus exercise facility!

Most immediate need is for a Manager over SAP ABAP technologies. You will be responsible for overall application design, working with both in-house and contract ABAP developers. The core responsibilities will be to manage, plan, schedule, perform QA standards and ensure that standards are followed.

REQUIREMENTS:
- 5+ years of SAP experience with at least 3 years ABAP programming background
- At least 1 year of SAP Management experience over ABAP technologies
- Experience with Object Oriented development, Java & Web development
- Experience developing and/or managing SAP Exchange Infrastructure (Netweaver, SAP Web App server)
- Must have excellent communications experience and the ability to work in a team environment

Qualifications:
- Knowledge of other Core SAP modules: MM, PP, FI/CO, SD
- Solid understanding of Methodologies & Processes (ASAP, RUP, Waterfall, Extreme, etc.)
- Solid knowledge of operations technologies (Basis, database administration, infrastructure, ALE, EDI, O/S)
- Strong Project Management skills involving mixed teams - internal, contractors, off-shore

Key components:
SAP, ABAP, Java, Object Oriented, Management, Netweaver, SAP Web App Servers, SAP MM, SAP PP, SAP BW, SAP FICO, SAP SD, Oracle, DBA, ASAP, RUP,

This position will include a GENEROUS relocation package