SAP Functional Analyst
Job Overview
We are looking for a dynamic and experienced PMO and Business Analyst with SAP Functional Expertise to join our team. The successful candidate will work closely with project stakeholders to manage and support the delivery of SAP-related projects while ensuring business requirements are accurately captured, analyzed, and translated into effective SAP solutions.
The role requires a blend of project management skills, business analysis expertise, and a strong understanding of SAP functional areas (e.g., SAP FI, MM, SD, HR). The candidate will work within the Project Management Office (PMO) to manage project timelines, budgets, and resources while also serving as a liaison between the business and technical teams.
Key Responsibilities
Project Management (PMO)
- Lead and manage SAP-related projects through the full project lifecycle, from initiation to closure, ensuring timely, on-budget, and high-quality delivery.
- Develop and maintain project plans, ensuring alignment with business goals and objectives.
- Coordinate cross-functional teams (business stakeholders, SAP consultants, technical teams) and manage resources effectively.
- Monitor project progress, identifying and addressing risks, issues, and dependencies in a proactive manner.
- Conduct regular project meetings, status updates, and stakeholder communications to ensure project transparency.
- Oversee change management processes and ensure that changes are documented and assessed for impact on the project.
- Ensure adherence to project management methodologies, best practices, and PMO standards.
Business Analysis (BA)
- Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand and document detailed business requirements for SAP implementation or enhancement.
- Analyze business processes and identify areas for improvement or optimization through SAP functionality.
- Work closely with SAP functional consultants to translate business requirements into technical solutions and configurations.
- Assist in the design, testing, and deployment of SAP solutions, ensuring they meet business needs.
- Develop and document functional specifications, user stories, use cases, and process flows related to SAP modules.
- Provide training and support to end-users, ensuring smooth adoption of SAP systems and processes.
- Conduct user acceptance testing (UAT), assist in troubleshooting issues, and ensure the solution meets business expectations.
SAP Functional Expertise
- Strong understanding and practical experience with SAP functional modules (e.g., SAP FI, MM, SD, HR, etc.), including configuration, implementation, and support.
- Work with technical teams to ensure the SAP system is configured in alignment with business requirements.
- Identify gaps in SAP functionality and work with the team to propose solutions, enhancements, or workarounds.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, or related field.
- years of experience in project management, preferably in SAP implementations or upgrades.
- years of experience as a Business Analyst with a focus on SAP systems.
- Strong understanding of SAP functional modules (e.g., SAP FI, MM, SD, HR).
- Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall).
- Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to engage with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and effectively prioritize tasks.
Preferred Qualifications
- SAP certification (e.g., SAP Certified Application Associate).
- Experience with SAP S/4HANA implementations or upgrades.
- Knowledge of project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Jira, Asana).
- Familiarity with business process modeling tools and techniques.
Personal Attributes
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Proactive, results-oriented, and highly organized.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work with diverse teams and stakeholders.
- Detail-oriented and able to handle complex information with accuracy.
Singapore, SG