Staff Technical Product Manager

The SAP Supply Chain Functional Expert plays a key role in designing, building and deploying robust and established SAP solutions, processes and practices on the MM and PP functional scope for GE Grid Solutions and Hybrids businesses, related to ALTAIS SAP implementation projects, rollouts, core model deployments or system enhancements. Thanks to his/her proven functional expertise and experience in SAP MM and PP modules, the ideal candidate is able to autonomously work on business requirements collection, consolidation, analysis, effort estimation for new SAP solutions in the MM and PP domains, including the cross-functional and integrational aspects. He/she remains in close alignment with the relevant business stakeholders, SAP functional domain leads and knowledgeable partners in order to find the optimal solutions. Leveraging his/her excellent communication and collaboration skills, he/she is ready to hold system demonstrations, trainings and to produce profound and transparent documentation.

Responsibilities:-

• Project build and delivery on MM and PP domains (SAP product & deployment projects)
• SAP core model evolutions, system enhancements via change request process
• Support core model deployments
• Enterprise standards implementations or rollouts
• Work with key users and business stakeholders to understand business processes, key requirements, and key business excellence drivers
• Analyze and consolidate business requirements to design the appropriate solution, considering existing core model reuse and leveraging SAP standards and best practices
• Partner with other SAP functional and technical resources to define new functionality and functionality changes
• Develop / promote holistic process solutions keying on existing blueprints and templates
• Create detailed functional specifications, customizing documents and configuration charter updates
• Customize the system according to the solution designed
• Close collaboration with SAP technical / development teams related to solution build and enhancements
• Perform proof of concepts, unit and integration tests for new solutions and processes prior to key-user testing
• Support process experts and key users during business integration tests and user acceptance tests
• Fix defects and incidents raised during test phases and post go-live
• Hold solution demonstrations and trainings to key users, end users or other audience
• Document processes and SAP functionality – processes, flowcharts, procedures, user guides, configurations
• Assist with master data definition and guide business in best practices for validation
• Assist support teams with L3 incident resolution

Qualifications / Requirements:-

• Bachelor’s degree
• At least 3 years of experience with delivering solutions and providing functional expertise in SAP MM and PP modules
• In-depth knowledge of business processes related to Sourcing, Purchasing, Inventory Management, Material Valuation as well as Manufacturing Planning and Execution
• Good knowledge of main integrations with other SAP logistics modules, QM, SD, WM and potentially also with FI, CO, CS, PS
• Experience with at least one contribution to a full-lifecycle project (either core model definition or ERP worldwide roll-outs)
• General understanding of other global applications integrated with SAP (PLM, SRM, Supplier Collaboration platform, Invoice verification tools, etc.)
• Experience working as an IT Project Manager is a plus
• Experience using SAP Solution Manager and HP Quality Center is preferred
• SAP Basis and ABAP knowledge is a plus
• Experience working with offshore teams (development or application support)
• Occasional off-hours support for go-lives or major issues (max. 3-4 times per year)
• Flexibility to travel when needed (only occasional travels considered < 10%)

Desired Characteristics:-

• Strong analytical and problem solution skills
• Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multi-tasking skills
• Adept at interacting in both business and IT focused discussions
• Highly self-motivated, able to work independently
• Excellent team player, ability to work effectively with virtual and global cross-functional teams
• Good written and oral communication skills in English

Location:-

• Bangalore, India.

Company Overview:-

GE (NYSE:GE) rises to the challenge of building a world that works. For more than 125 years, GE has invented the future of industry, and today the company’s dedicated team, leading technology, and global reach and capabilities help the world work more efficiently, reliably, and safely. GE’s people are diverse and dedicated, operating with the highest level of integrity and focus to fulfil GE’s mission and deliver for its customers. www.ge.com