SAP Functional Software Engineer

Ford Motor • Dearborn, MI

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

Ford Motor Company is seeking a highly experienced SAP Functional Software Engineer (expert in SAP S4 HANA Sales and Distribution (SD) & Vehicle Management System (VMS)) for the Vehicle Invoicing and Drafting Application (VI&D). You must have 10+ years of solid technology experience with demonstrated technical leadership capability. Vehicle Invoicing and Drafting (VI&D) is a Mainframe/COBOL Legacy application which we are modernizing/transitioning to SAP, with the help of a Consulting Firm/System Integrator. Based in Dearborn, MI, this is a hybrid position with a required four-day onsite presence each 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 your strong expertise in SAP S4 HANA Sales and Distribution (SD) & SAP Vehicle Management System (VMS) with Tax knowledge
• Lead/Guide the transition to SAP including all of the following: validate the solutioning of the System Integrators (design, build, test, & deployment), navigate the hyper-care phase, and facilitate the long-term support activities including future enhancements and upgrades
• Easily assimilate into the existing Global Team and will help to 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.
• Strong ability to navigate new, complex, and challenging SAP technical situations with creative solutions
• Ability to 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
• Superior capability in analyzing complex business requirements, documenting /updating Functional Specs and can easily guide the Technical Teams in SAP Customizations
• Strong functional experience in supporting SAP upgrades, support, and maintenance of Sales and Distribution (SD) & SAP Vehicle Management System (VMS) modules
• Superior ability to quickly build relationships with people, including Software Engineers and Product Owners
• Demonstrated ability to develop technical solutions, lead, and guide small teams through complex technical situations (Solid Technical Leadership abilities)

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior