Functional Analyst / Lead Functional Analyst - Oahu

Hawaiian Electric Companies•Honolulu, HI

15h•Onsite

About The Position

The P EX ENTERPRISE TECH SOFTWARE SVCS Department of the P SOFTWARE APPLICATION SVCS Division at Hawaiian Electric Company has 1 Management vacancy available. This posting seeks to fill at either the Functional Analyst or Lead Functional Analyst; whichever level is most suited to the qualifications of the applying candidate. The Functional Analyst (FA) / Lead Functional Analyst (LFA) in SAP Security will be responsible for SAP Security access and user access controls for all the SAP instances of the company. This position will work closely with the SAP functional teams in architecting, designing, implementing and governing the SAP security framework. The FA/LFA will also work with the Company’s Compliance Area to ensure the internal and external audit requirements are met.

Requirements

Degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Engineering or similar, required.
Working knowledge of personal computers and web-based programs and related software, preparation of reports, and evaluation new software enhancements.
Working knowledge of functional area policies, procedures and work processes.
Working knowledge of SAP profiles and security access for SAP programs and reports.
Working knowledge of SAP table structures and functions.
Working knowledge of SAP standard reports.
Basic knowledge of other related systems that integrate with SAP.
Thorough knowledge of the principles of information and office technology management normally acquired through college level courses or equivalent experience.
Working knowledge of utility business, business and/or engineering principles & practices desirable.
Working knowledge of Unix, client-server/multi-tier, and workstation/PC/Internet/Mobile technologies and systems development.
Good understanding of application interfacing concepts, basic reporting and database development and support.
Ability to document and execute an integrated test plan and a user acceptance test plan.
Ability to maintain status of tasks, defects, issues, and support requests on a daily basis in an appropriate tool.
Familiarity with SAP and SAP related products/technologies related to Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and the disciplines contained within Work Management areas.
Strong interpersonal skills to direct, influence, motivate and persuade various groups or individuals.
Skills and abilities to work with a variety of individuals occasionally dealing with sensitive, difficult or confrontational issues and the ability to handle such issues with professionalism by using tact, courtesy, respect and discretion.
In-depth analytical, computational, organizational and time-management skills to handle various projects.
Ability to work collaboratively as a member of a team.
Ability to develop/maintain strong positive relationships with leaders and members of the community and government.
Demonstrated ability to remain flexible in a demanding work environment and adapt to rapidly changing priorities and strategic direction.
Ability to conceptualize new ideas quickly.
Effective written, oral, and presentation communication skills.
Ability to speak to groups of various sizes and teach simple to complex skills and processes to individuals and groups.
Strong analytical, organizational, and conceptual skills to assess complex technical issues, and recommend and implement solutions.
Able to employ project/program life-cycle techniques (e.g., SDLC) in programming and/or analysis projects for both custom and vendor-supplied software.
A few (1-2) years experience in ERP business processes and/or end user functions in the Work Management area.
A few (1-2) years experience in project development, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and assessment of SAP based business solutions.
A few (1-2) years of analytical experience in simple to complex computer systems.
Advanced understanding of the SAP Authorization concept and the role-based access control model.
Advanced knowledge of security methodologies, policies, standards and best practices.
Ability to assess business role requirements, design authorization roles and manage supporting authorizations.
Ability to speak to infrastructure level security concerns and to work with technical team to ensure such concerns are addressed.
Advanced knowledge of SAP Security and GRC modules.
Demonstrated proficiency in SAP Interactive-web and support task functions.
Advanced knowledge for all security administration risk, controls and compliance requirements for the SAP ECC, CRM, BW, Fiori and GRC.
Thorough knowledge for all security administration risk, controls and compliance requirements for the SAP.
Advanced knowledge of database management and security concepts and techniques normally acquired through college level courses or equivalent experience.
Working knowledge of SAP Security Role design and GRC Architecture.
Exposure to SOD principals, SOX and Controls.
Degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Engineering or similar, or equivalent experience required.
Extensive knowledge of the principles of information, data and office technology management normally acquired through college level courses or equivalent experience.
Working knowledge of utility business, business and/or engineering principles & practices.
Extensive or advanced knowledge of one or more technical disciplines ranging from Unix, client-server/multi-tier, and/or workstation/PC/Internet/Mobile technologies and systems development.
Excellent understanding of application interfacing concepts, basic reporting and database development and support.
Ability to translate business requirements into technical design and maintain comprehensive functional and technical documentation.
Ability to comply with, and contribute to, system configuration standards and guidelines.
Supervisory/leadership skills and abilities to work with a variety of individuals occasionally dealing with sensitive, difficult or confrontational issues and the ability to handle such issues with professionalism by using tact, courtesy, respect and discretion.
Ability to effectively interact with people at all levels within the company.
Knowledge, experience and ability to design, code, test, troubleshoot, and implement programs, stored procedures, forms, reports, interfaces, workflows, batch jobs, etc. in one or more of the following languages/systems: C/C++/C#, ABAP, shell scripting, Perl, PHP, Java, SQL, PL/SQL, Microsoft .Net, Javascript, XML, HTML, on Windows and Unix platforms.
Advanced knowledge/familiarity with SAP and SAP related products/technologies such as Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Customer Relationship Management (CRM), and/or Human Resources, SuccessFactors, Fiori and the disciplines contained within (Billing, Finance Work/Asset Management, Supply Chain, Human Resources, Fiori and Business Warehouse).
Able to employ project/program life-cycle techniques (e.g., SDLC) in managing programming and/or analysis projects for both custom and vendor-supplied software.
Ability to design/develop databases within scope of projects.
Demonstrated interpersonal skills; in-depth analytical and conceptual skills to handle various projects and programs; ability to independently plan, direct and perform work for self and others.
Several (3-5) year’s experience in SAP Security / GRC business processes and/or end user functions (Customer Service, Enterprise Resource Planning, and/or Human Resources.
Several (3-5) year’s experience in project development, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and assessment of SAP based business solutions.
Several (3-5) year’s experience in the design, development and enforcement of security access and segregation of duty controls.
Minimum 5 year’s programming/support experience in a computing environment or commensurate demonstration of requisite skills (e.g., Unix, Windows, iOS, etc.) using one or more of the languages and techniques employed at HECO.
A few (1-2) years analytical experience in simple to complex systems.

Responsibilities

Provides corporate-wide support for implementation and optimization of policies, programs, projects and procedures for SAP Security/GRC.
Serves as the subject matter expert in the administration, management and support of all matters pertaining to SAP Security/GRC for SAP ERP Central Component (ECC), Security, Governance Risk & Compliance (GRC), CRM, Business Warehouse, Fiori, and SAP SuccessFactors.
Responsible for SAP Security access and user access controls for all SAP instances of the company.
Works closely with SAP functional teams in architecting, designing, implementing and governing the SAP security framework.
Works with the Company’s Compliance Area to ensure internal and external audit requirements are met.
Provides Level 1 technical and functional support and is responsible for creating work request tickets for the SAP Security Team.
Gathers information in preparation of annual audits.
Assists the Security LFA to perform configuration within SAP Security/GRC to support and enhance solutions.
Assists the Security LFA in resolving functional, configuration, and data errors in the system.
Develops technical and functional documentation and specifications.
Assists the Security LFA in creating business process definitions.
Coordinates development efforts with technical resources within the SAP CCOE.
Works closely with SAP Security Lead Functional Analysts and other Lead Functional Analysts across Hawaiian Electric, Maui Electric, and Hawaii Electric Light to design and implement work products and processes.
Provides 1st level telephone and on-site support to resolve problems with or assist in the use of the SAP screens, tools, and processes.
Monitors/updates the work intake/management system.
Coordinates and facilitates corporate-wide efforts to maximize the consistent application of SAP policies, programs, projects and procedures.
Defines and implements Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
Participates in process design activities and workshops (business blueprinting).
Reviews/approves definitive business processes for alignment with SAP technologies/architectures.
Acts as a change agent for business process adoption and improvement.
Plans business process and functional application solutions.
Assists in defining and validating business requirements, including the identification and assessment of gaps between such requirements and SAP functional capabilities.
Maintains system solution design documents and testing documentation.
Assists in developing scripts and test data for testing SAP Solution processes, performs testing.
May facilitate functional workshops with business staff.
Provides functional support in user training.
Maintains FAQs – Application Questions.
Provides training to process owner(s) and end users for any changes resulting from problem resolution.
Monitors and ensures that SAP is operating efficiently and the data between ERP modules of SAP and ancillary systems are consistent.
Resolves data process errors in a timely manner.
Provides Level 1 functional support and performs configuration and functional design.
Investigates functional problems & requirements.
Provides functional advice and solutions.
Scopes and estimates changes.
Plans and performs functional impact assessment of changes, including support packs & patches.
Identifies and coordinates application of the OSS Notes.
Supports technical teams (middleware, reporting, etc.) by providing SAP functional expertise.
Works with process area functional administrators, power users and end users in the testing and approval of software modifications and fixes provided by SAP.
Ensures policies and procedures are in place for adequate global security profiles, position authorities and system control, and ensures appropriate table files are maintained.
Supports SAP Administrators, programmers and other Functional Administrators in the testing of SAP modifications, fixes, and the planning and implementation of new releases.
Creates functional and business test cases.
Records and documents all test tool design configuration and changes.
Manages full test cycles on SAP including go-live.
Reports on test preparation, test execution and defect progress and trends.
Drives test cases creation with business and application support teams.
Qualifies and certifies testing of objects and changes to production.
Assists stakeholders and users in the development of appropriate reports; reviews and assists with the maintenance of the global User Procedure Documents; assists with the development of new documents as appropriate.
Assists with Security administration as related to access controls as needed.
Performs Job configuration in the SAP system.
Creates change requests for job scheduling and coordination of moving job configuration to the production environment.
Subject matter expert and owner of all aspects of SAP Security administration as related to access and segregation of duty controls and other process area systems.
Performs detailed analysis and design of SAP and SAP-related information systems, including new system development or modification or integration of existing systems.
Assists to configure, program/adapt, test, troubleshoot, document, and implement SAP and SAP-related information systems and/or applications to meet client/customer needs (new or modifications).
Coordinates and/or handles first-level technical support for Help Line, as needed.
Participates in Company emergency response activities as assigned, including any activities required to prepare for such emergency response.
Defines and leads individual SAP solutioning efforts from defining user requirements through implementation.
Establishes process/workflow improvement priorities for respective process areas in conjunction with the overall organization’s improvement goals.
Evaluates changes to business processes and determines system impacts.
Approves (or rejects) systems changes impacting business processes.
Helps manage changes that result from new requirements, defects, or incidents through the implementation process.
Creates or modifies business process definitions and functional specifications.
Develops scripts and test data for testing SAP processes, performs the testing.
Acts as a liaison to business analysts for changes that impact the functional processes in SAP.
Aids technical team members when necessary in explaining business process or functional requirements.
Escalates risks or issues to Senior Lead Functional Analysts and/or the Business Solution Architects.
Programs/adapts, tests, troubleshoots, documents, and implements SAP and SAP-related information systems and/or applications to meet customer needs (new or modifications).
Evaluates business or technical software (Unix, client-server, desktop/laptop, tablet, and/or smart phone) that meet customer needs.
Provides Level 2 functional and technical support and performs configuration and functional design.
Reviews and coordinates all modifications and fixes to SAP software within SAP ECC, CRM, BW, Fiori and GRC related to SAP Security.
Serves as a corporate point of contact with SAP for SAP Security/GRC.
Coordinates and/or handles second-level technical support for Help Line, as needed.
Remains on call/available for both scheduled and unscheduled work, occasionally required outside normal business hours and on weekends.