SAP Functional Product Designer

Ford Motor•Dearborn, MI

20d•$86,600 - $166,200•Hybrid

About The Position

Ford Motor Company is seeking a highly experienced SAP Functional Product Designer (expert in SAP S4 HANA Sales and Distribution (SD) & Vehicle Management System (VMS)) for the Vehicle Invoicing and Drafting Application (VI&D). This role requires demonstrated technical leadership capability and involves modernizing/transitioning a Mainframe/COBOL Legacy application (Vehicle Invoicing and Drafting - VI&D) to SAP. The position is based in Dearborn, MI, and is a hybrid role requiring four days onsite per week. Relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates.

Requirements

Bachelor of Computer Science, Information Systems, Systems Programming or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
10+ years of IT experience.
7+ years of functional experience with SAP/S4 HANA with a keen ability to use SAP SD/Sales & Distribution, Vehicle Management System (VMS), and Invoicing Processes to modernize a complex legacy application in a fast-paced environment, using Agile Methodology.
5+ years designing, analyzing requirements, documenting functional specs, integration testing, implementing, trouble-shooting (within SLA Guidelines), and deploying SAP ERP solutions for sales and business transactions using SAP Sales and Distribution/Vehicle Management System (involving Pricing, billing, and Customer Service functions).
5+ years of experience with the Agile Methodology or PDO Framework.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.
Formal SAP Training and/or SAP Certifications.
Extensive experience with large complex global SAP Implementations (from Requirements Gathering, Functional Spec Definition, Testing, and Deployment/Support).
Capability and willingness to share knowledge, mentor, and train others that are new to the SAP journey.
Experience with COBOL or large complex legacy applications.
Experience with automotive or OEM domains, or similar experience.
Superior documentation and communication skills.
Strong ability to drive requirements gathering sessions with Business Partners.
Superior technical competency with great initiative and strong technical leadership capability.
Strong can-do attitude with a natural ability to understand a complex Application and interconnections with upstream and downstream Applications.
Demonstrated ability to quickly learn and adapt to a wide variety of advanced technologies.
Logical/Critical Thinker.
Empowered, Independent, Problem Solver, Highly Analytical, Responsible and Friendly Team Player with an ability to share and train other team members.
Highly capable in the midst of ambiguity.
Exceptional communication Skills (Both verbal and written).
Experienced in facilitating requirements definition discussions with Product Owners.
Process and Detail Oriented (with a keen understanding of the importance of security and controls).
Creative (Out of the Box) Thinker.
Experience with Jira and Agile Methodology.
Previous automotive industry experience and an understanding of the vehicle life cycle is highly desired.

Responsibilities

Lead/Guide the SAP Modernization effort of VI&D utilizing expertise in SAP S4 HANA Sales and Distribution (SD) & SAP Vehicle Management System (VMS) with Tax knowledge.
Lead/Guide the transition to SAP, including validating solutioning from System Integrators (design, build, test, & deployment), navigating the hyper-care phase, and facilitating long-term support activities, future enhancements, and upgrades.
Assimilate into the existing Global Team and help shape the modernization efforts of the Application.
Maintain accurate systems related documentation and adhere to Systems coding/security standards in accordance with Ford Guidelines/Controls.
Effectively engage in technical discussions within the Application Team, other iERP PDOs, and with other interfacing Applications.
Navigate new, complex, and challenging SAP technical situations with creative solutions.
Bridge Legacy Mainframe Systems with SAP/S4 Hana leading-edge technology.
Analyze complex problems/gaps and develop/identify the most viable and efficient SAP solutions.
Analyze complex business requirements, document/update Functional Specs, and guide Technical Teams in SAP Customizations.
Support SAP upgrades, support, and maintenance of Sales and Distribution (SD) & SAP Vehicle Management System (VMS) modules.
Build relationships with people, including Software Engineers and Product Owners.
Develop technical solutions, lead, and guide small teams through complex technical situations.

Benefits

Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up childcare and more
Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more
Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases
Tuition assistance
Established and active employee resource groups
Paid time off for individual and team community service
A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day
Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.
Relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates.
Visa sponsorship is available for this position.