Manager, SAP COE Pricing

Cardinal Health

About The Position

What IT Management contributes to Cardinal Health Information Technology oversees the effective development, delivery, and operation of computing and information services. This function anticipates, plans, and delivers Information Technology solutions and strategies that enable operations and drive business value. IT Management provides strategic oversight, leadership and direction within the Information Technology function. We currently have a need for a Manager of SAP Pricing for Pharmaceutical IT. This role will lead SAP Pricing functional and technical resources. This role will be accountable for delivery and maintenance of the Pharma SAP Pricing functions, including current, recently added and the expansion of new businesses. Responsibilities The scope of this role is to provide leadership and subject matter expertise for the Pharma Revenue Management applications area. Execution, management and support for SAP Pricing functions within the Pharma landscape. Provide leadership in planning/sequencing of end-to-end design workshops and support facilitation of workshops, leveraging knowledge of industry best practices and application experience. Guide complex fit/gap analysis and design decisions and validate fit/gap analysis and design decisions completed by less experienced team members; ensure deviations from “out of the box” functionality have sufficient business justification and positive value proposition Keeping up with emerging technologies and changes in business processes. Maintain strategic relationships with all key stakeholders. Provide leadership and direction to the teams during problem solving and crisis management. Provide solution leadership, organizing, and overseeing projects. Solution ownership of defects, enhancements, and new build projects. Help in completing effort estimates, preparing proposals, and collaborating with functional partners to deliver solutions for value-add business functions. Collaborating with other process tower leaders (OTC, PTP, RTR, and non-SAP systems) to ensure a cohesive solution without impacting cross functional and downstream processes or applications. Ensure all critical processes are properly monitored and alerted; and automate recurrent incidents. Closely follows the strategic direction set by the segment and executes on priority goals. Closely work with infrastructure teams to ensure reliable and stable operations. Accountable for IT Controls, SOX compliance, and Audit findings for Revenue Management applications. Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in related field preferred or equivalent work experience preferred 8-12 years of experience in SAP, preferred 5+ years of experience managing/leading software development teams both onshore and offshore, preferred 5+ years of hands-on experience in software development, with expertise in SAP Pricing, Integration Technologies or similar and Test-Driven Development, preferred Knowledge in Vistex preferred. Experience working with SAP S/4 preferred. Strong project management skills, including ability to manage timelines, delivery, quality. Sound understanding of financial management preferred Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to inspire and mentor teams, foster collaboration, and build strong client relationships preferred Business acumen in pharmaceutical wholesale distribution space preferred. What is expected of you and others at this level Manages department operations and supervises professional employees, front line supervisors and/or business support staff Participates in the development of policies and procedures to achieve specific goals Ensures employees operate within guidelines Decisions have a short term impact on work processes, outcomes and customers Interacts with subordinates, peers, customers, and suppliers at various management levels; may interact with senior management Interactions normally involve resolution of issues related to operations and/or projects Gains consensus from various parties involved

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in related field preferred or equivalent work experience preferred
8-12 years of experience in SAP, preferred
5+ years of experience managing/leading software development teams both onshore and offshore, preferred
5+ years of hands-on experience in software development, with expertise in SAP Pricing, Integration Technologies or similar and Test-Driven Development, preferred
Strong project management skills, including ability to manage timelines, delivery, quality.
Sound understanding of financial management preferred
Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to inspire and mentor teams, foster collaboration, and build strong client relationships preferred

Nice To Haves

Knowledge in Vistex preferred.
Experience working with SAP S/4 preferred.
Business acumen in pharmaceutical wholesale distribution space preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership and subject matter expertise for the Pharma Revenue Management applications area.
Execution, management and support for SAP Pricing functions within the Pharma landscape.
Provide leadership in planning/sequencing of end-to-end design workshops and support facilitation of workshops, leveraging knowledge of industry best practices and application experience.
Guide complex fit/gap analysis and design decisions and validate fit/gap analysis and design decisions completed by less experienced team members; ensure deviations from “out of the box” functionality have sufficient business justification and positive value proposition
Keeping up with emerging technologies and changes in business processes.
Maintain strategic relationships with all key stakeholders.
Provide leadership and direction to the teams during problem solving and crisis management.
Provide solution leadership, organizing, and overseeing projects.
Solution ownership of defects, enhancements, and new build projects.
Help in completing effort estimates, preparing proposals, and collaborating with functional partners to deliver solutions for value-add business functions.
Collaborating with other process tower leaders (OTC, PTP, RTR, and non-SAP systems) to ensure a cohesive solution without impacting cross functional and downstream processes or applications.
Ensure all critical processes are properly monitored and alerted; and automate recurrent incidents.
Closely follows the strategic direction set by the segment and executes on priority goals.
Closely work with infrastructure teams to ensure reliable and stable operations.
Accountable for IT Controls, SOX compliance, and Audit findings for Revenue Management applications.