Business is looking for the following skills,
Bulding of BW reports Blueprinting Functional Design Testing of the solution Change Management Golive
Post Go Live support
To ensure that the SAP BW and BO modules are supported and configured to meet operational needs, e.g. alignment of applications, processes and business rules, performance factors, etc. Develop and document detailed processes and designs, specific to area of expertise.
Accountability: Service Delivery Outputs to deliver this accountability:
• Manage the full lifecycle of the product: performance, usage, replacement strategy, maintenance and enhancement by keeping abreast of the SAP product developments
• Ensure optimum delivery, maintenance and support of the product by engaging with all relevant business and support areas.
• Ensures design delivered meets business requirements by signing off on the process documentation
• Identify business scenarios for testing by engaging with business users
• Coordinate conceptual design efforts across processes by following end to end process view
• Configure SAP solution according to signedoff designs
• Create configuration documentation as per standards defined by
• Provide knowledge transfer in terms of process design and system configuration by conducting training sessions with users and team members.
• Conduct workshops and presentations to validate business processes and Enterprise Core Components (ECC) solutions with the end user community and signoff discussion
• Adhere to the Change process for developments through participation in the Change Control signoff
• Update status in Solution Manager on a regular basis
• Actively identify functionality gaps by looking at the end to end processes and propose improved solutions for area of expertise
• Measure delivery of business benefits by ensuring the relevant metrics are built into the processes
• Identify gaps in standards and policies by benchmarking against industry practices and communicate these to Business / Process Owners
• Adhere to process documentation and templates by completing the compulsory paperwork prior to making changes in the system.
• Ensure deliverables adhere to quality standards by ensuring thorough testing of developments
• Keep track of all assigned projects, problems, changes, escalations provide regular progress updates or feedback to BW Team lead and stakeholders within the agreed timelines.
• Attend to process chain standby duties and follow correct escalation procedure as defined by Team Lead on any issues impacting the agreed SLA with business.
Accountability: Risk and Compliance Management Outputs to deliver this accountability:
• Ensure that the SAP application meets its compliance requirements from a SOX, regulatory, audit and risk point of view by adhering to business policies and rules e.g. segregation of duties on invoice capturing
• Adhere to all Compliance requirements
Accountability: SAP System Stability Outputs to deliver this accountability:
• Manage all transports relating to SAP BW and BO developments and configurations in line with Basis guidelines
• Proactively action your allocated house keeping tasks to Earlywatch recommendations to maintain a yellow status.
• Proactively identify gaps and issues in the BW or BO system and resolve these by implementing appropriate best practice solutions.
Accountability: Projects Delivery Outputs to deliver this accountability:
• Ensure successful execution of SAP projects within time, budget and quality through regular feedback and review, identification and correction of deviations.
• Initiate new ideas by proactively indentifying, recommending and implementing new value add solutions in agreement with business.
• Conduct workshops in order to obtain business requirements
• Adhere to project scope, templates and documentation as prescribed by the project
• Conduct proper unit and systems integration testing e.g. testing a developed report
• Assist with User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and incident resolution to ensure quality of work delivered is according to specifications
• Create training material and conduct user training
Competencies:
• Working with people
• Achieving personal work goals and objectives
• Relating and networking
• Planning and organising
• Analysing
• Learning and researching
• Coping with pressure and setbacks
Knowledge and Skills: Functional Skills
• Certified and skilled in with an in depth knowledge of the SAP Business Warehouse/Business intelligence module configuration
• Sound understanding of SAP BW product and the functional integration of it into other SAP modules
• Sound understanding of SAP BW technical integration to BO
• Good knowledge and understanding of IBM hardware architecture.
• Query and data load performance optimizations
• Ability to develop generic extractors and create custom cubes and deltas.
• Process reengineering and organizational design skills
• Management consulting and general business acumen
• Strategic and system thinking
• Facilitation skills and appropriate group techniques
• Proficiency in MS Office
• Project management skill and associated tools
• Ability to work independently with minimal assistance
• Strong problem solving skills: able to logically break down a problem into smaller manageable parts to solve
• Financial services sector experience and understanding preferred
Soft skills
• Interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently as well as within a team
• Networking and client relationship management
• Thought leadership
• Mentoring and coaching skills
Experience: Essential/Minimum:
• 5 years BW experience
• 1 year BO experience Preferred/Advantage:
• 1 year ABAP Experience is an advantage
• 1 year project Management is an advantage
Education: Essential/Minimum:
• Diploma in IT or NQF equivalent qualification
• SAP BW certification Preferred/Advantage:
• SAP BO3.1 certification
• ABAP certified
• A formal project management qualification would be an advantage
JHB - CBD
Market Related
Bulding of BW reports Blueprinting Functional Design Testing of the solution Change Management Golive
Post Go Live support
To ensure that the SAP BW and BO modules are supported and configured to meet operational needs, e.g. alignment of applications, processes and business rules, performance factors, etc. Develop and document detailed processes and designs, specific to area of expertise.
Accountability: Service Delivery Outputs to deliver this accountability:
• Manage the full lifecycle of the product: performance, usage, replacement strategy, maintenance and enhancement by keeping abreast of the SAP product developments
• Ensure optimum delivery, maintenance and support of the product by engaging with all relevant business and support areas.
• Ensures design delivered meets business requirements by signing off on the process documentation
• Identify business scenarios for testing by engaging with business users
• Coordinate conceptual design efforts across processes by following end to end process view
• Configure SAP solution according to signedoff designs
• Create configuration documentation as per standards defined by
• Provide knowledge transfer in terms of process design and system configuration by conducting training sessions with users and team members.
• Conduct workshops and presentations to validate business processes and Enterprise Core Components (ECC) solutions with the end user community and signoff discussion
• Adhere to the Change process for developments through participation in the Change Control signoff
• Update status in Solution Manager on a regular basis
• Actively identify functionality gaps by looking at the end to end processes and propose improved solutions for area of expertise
• Measure delivery of business benefits by ensuring the relevant metrics are built into the processes
• Identify gaps in standards and policies by benchmarking against industry practices and communicate these to Business / Process Owners
• Adhere to process documentation and templates by completing the compulsory paperwork prior to making changes in the system.
• Ensure deliverables adhere to quality standards by ensuring thorough testing of developments
• Keep track of all assigned projects, problems, changes, escalations provide regular progress updates or feedback to BW Team lead and stakeholders within the agreed timelines.
• Attend to process chain standby duties and follow correct escalation procedure as defined by Team Lead on any issues impacting the agreed SLA with business.
Accountability: Risk and Compliance Management Outputs to deliver this accountability:
• Ensure that the SAP application meets its compliance requirements from a SOX, regulatory, audit and risk point of view by adhering to business policies and rules e.g. segregation of duties on invoice capturing
• Adhere to all Compliance requirements
Accountability: SAP System Stability Outputs to deliver this accountability:
• Manage all transports relating to SAP BW and BO developments and configurations in line with Basis guidelines
• Proactively action your allocated house keeping tasks to Earlywatch recommendations to maintain a yellow status.
• Proactively identify gaps and issues in the BW or BO system and resolve these by implementing appropriate best practice solutions.
Accountability: Projects Delivery Outputs to deliver this accountability:
• Ensure successful execution of SAP projects within time, budget and quality through regular feedback and review, identification and correction of deviations.
• Initiate new ideas by proactively indentifying, recommending and implementing new value add solutions in agreement with business.
• Conduct workshops in order to obtain business requirements
• Adhere to project scope, templates and documentation as prescribed by the project
• Conduct proper unit and systems integration testing e.g. testing a developed report
• Assist with User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and incident resolution to ensure quality of work delivered is according to specifications
• Create training material and conduct user training
Competencies:
• Working with people
• Achieving personal work goals and objectives
• Relating and networking
• Planning and organising
• Analysing
• Learning and researching
• Coping with pressure and setbacks
Knowledge and Skills: Functional Skills
• Certified and skilled in with an in depth knowledge of the SAP Business Warehouse/Business intelligence module configuration
• Sound understanding of SAP BW product and the functional integration of it into other SAP modules
• Sound understanding of SAP BW technical integration to BO
• Good knowledge and understanding of IBM hardware architecture.
• Query and data load performance optimizations
• Ability to develop generic extractors and create custom cubes and deltas.
• Process reengineering and organizational design skills
• Management consulting and general business acumen
• Strategic and system thinking
• Facilitation skills and appropriate group techniques
• Proficiency in MS Office
• Project management skill and associated tools
• Ability to work independently with minimal assistance
• Strong problem solving skills: able to logically break down a problem into smaller manageable parts to solve
• Financial services sector experience and understanding preferred
Soft skills
• Interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently as well as within a team
• Networking and client relationship management
• Thought leadership
• Mentoring and coaching skills
Experience: Essential/Minimum:
• 5 years BW experience
• 1 year BO experience Preferred/Advantage:
• 1 year ABAP Experience is an advantage
• 1 year project Management is an advantage
Education: Essential/Minimum:
• Diploma in IT or NQF equivalent qualification
• SAP BW certification Preferred/Advantage:
• SAP BO3.1 certification
• ABAP certified
• A formal project management qualification would be an advantage
JHB - CBD
Market Related
