Principal SAP Functional Analyst, Logistics - Financial Business Systems

About this job

About the Department of Education:

Working for the Queensland Department of Education means joining an organisation that values its people and promotes leadership and innovation. Be part of an environment that respects professionalism and diversity, offers training and development opportunities and embraces flexible careers and work-life balance. Find out more about working with us.

About the Role:

Join a major public sector Qld Government agency as a key contributor, leading support for SAP Plant Maintenance (PM)/Enterprise Asset Management(EAM) for a large asset base consisting of more than 1,260 schools, over 36,000 learning spaces and support facilities, and 27 outdoor and environmental education centres across Qld.

A permanent public servant position (A07) has arisen within the team.

Key responsibilities:

• Deliver configuration and customisation discussions in consultation across business end-user stakeholders.
• Collaborative with technical teams to ensure fit-for-purpose solutions that meet business requirements.
• Support successful delivery of solutions through strong stakeholder management and hands-on involvement through leading the enhancement.

As the Principal SAP Functional Analyst, Logistics, you will:

• Be working within the SAP Business Support Unit, which involves members of a multi-disciplinary team supporting the department's SAP instance that covers the following SAP modules, Finance and Controlling (FICO) (including GL, CO, AA, AR and AP), Investment Management, Materials Management (MM), Plant Maintenance (PM), Project Systems (PS) and Business Warehouse / Business Intelligence (BW/BI).
• Research, analyse, evaluate and provide advice on business and systems requirements and the support of the solution to achieve the objectives of the SAP Support Unit within the department.

The Principal SAP Functional Analyst, Logistics reports to the Manager, SAP Functional Team, Financial Business Systems, Financial Services, Finance, Procurement and Facilities, Corporate and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Service

Successful applicants to this vacancy will be assessed on their demonstrated work experience and skills to undertake the following core role duties:

• Strong ability to understand business processes and recommend options and implement solutions to enhance business performance and reform business processes.
• Providing relevant SAP functional expertise, guidance and training to end users as required.
• Ability to translate business needs into well written, unambiguous functional requirements and deliver business requirements using standard SAP functionality.
• Ability to liaise, consult and negotiate effectively with support stakeholders and team members in relation to support activities.
• Prepare test plans relevant to any changes and enhancements being developed.
• Design and development of Proof of Concepts to validate ideation and solutions.
• Work independently when required to achieve agreed outcomes.
• Assist in building working relationships with clients through the use of effective communication skills.
• Assist in the development and implementation of quality support related processes and procedures to ensure a high-quality outcome for clients of the support unit.

Highly Desirable Attributes:

• Minimum of 5 years proven experience in SAP implementations.
• Minimum 5 years proven experience in one or more relating to Enterprise Asset Management or Plant Maintenance Systems or Project Systems SAP modules.
• Experience in SAP S/4HANA and supporting transitions from SAP ERP6 to S/4HANA.
• SAP certification in relevant modules
• Experience in projects managed under PRINCE2 ; ITSM change framework or AGILE.

Submit Your Application:

• Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)
• Attach a two-page response (maximum) explaining what personal qualities you will bring to the role, and how your experience, technical abilities and knowledge will enable you be successful and meet the requirements of the role

We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.

Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department.

Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.