SAP QM Analyst

Woodward, Inc.•Fort Collins, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

An SAP Quality Management (QM) Analyst is responsible for configuring, supporting, and continuously improving SAP QM processes that ensure product quality and regulatory compliance across the enterprise. The role partners closely with business, manufacturing, and supply chain teams to translate quality requirements into standardized SAP QM solutions, including inspections, quality notifications, audits, and nonconformance management. A key focus is supporting and enabling the global rollout of SAP S/4 HANA, ensuring QM processes are harmonized, scalable, and aligned with global templates while accounting for local regulatory and operational needs. The analyst participates in project phases such as design, build, testing, cutover, and hypercare to ensure smooth adoption across regions. They also drive data quality, testing, and user enablement to support successful go-lives worldwide. Overall, the SAP QM Analyst plays a critical role in delivering consistent, compliant, and efficient quality processes as part of the company’s global SAP landscape transformation.

Requirements

Solid working knowledge of SAP QM configuration and processes, including inspection types, quality notifications, results recording, usage decisions, and basic batch integration
Experience supporting SAP S/4HANA implementations or rollouts, including participate/build/test activities across global sites
Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills: Analyze complex problems and recommend solutions. Use data to support decisions; Advanced problem-solving skills to address complex system issues.
Business Process Modeling: Design and optimize business processes; Use modeling tools to support solution design; Ability to identify inefficiencies in platform-related processes and recommending improvements.
Change Management & Training: Lead training and change initiatives; Develop materials and measure adoption; Experience in managing change requests and implementing system changes.
Documentation & Traceability: Own documentation for projects; Ensure version control and audit readiness.
Project Coordination & Execution: Lead small projects or workstreams; Ensure timely delivery and attention to detail.
Requirements Gathering & Analysis: Independently gather, analyze, and validate requirements; Facilitate workshops and resolve requirement conflicts.
Solution Design Thinking: Translate requirements into functional designs. Evaluate solution options.
Stakeholder Communication: Facilitate meetings, manage expectations, and resolve conflicts.
Technical Acumen: Proficient in using and analyzing data within at least one enterprise system; Deep knowledge of specific platform modules and their integration points; Collaborate with technical teams to support integrations, configurations, and troubleshooting; Demonstrate continuous learning mindset, interest in technology trends, platform direction.
Testing & Quality Assurance: Lead testing efforts; Ensure traceability and quality standards.
This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). All applicants must be U.S. Persons within the meaning of the ITAR and EAR, or eligible to obtain all required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Department of Commerce. The ITAR defines a U.S. Person as a U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident (i.e., 'Green Card holder'), or a protected person (e.g., asylee, or refugee).

Responsibilities

Independently elicit, analyze, and document business requirements; Evaluate enhancement vs. new solution options; Collaborate with stakeholders to define scope.
Own documentation for assigned projects; Coordinate and execute system testing, integration testing, and User Acceptance Testing to ensure the system meets business needs and traceability.
Facilitate cross-functional teams to design and implement solutions; Configure platform SAP modules to meet business requirements, including cross-module integration; Ensure alignment with organizational standards and promote reuse of existing capabilities.
Act as a liaison between business and IT; Lead training sessions and manage stakeholder expectations.
Identify and resolve complex platform-related issues, providing timely support to users; Manage enhancements and bug fixes; Collaborate with developers to ensure quality and adherence to standards; Own small-to-medium development efforts; Mentor other team members as needed.

Benefits

All members included in annual cash bonus opportunity.
401(k) match (4.5%)
Annual Woodward stock contribution (5%)
Tuition reimbursement and Training/Professional Development opportunities for all members
12 paid holidays, including floating holidays.
Industry leading medical, dental, and vision Insurance upon date of hire
Vacation / Sick Time / Vacation Buy-up / Short Term Disability / Bereavement leave.
Paid parental leave.
Adoption Assistance
Employee Assistance Program, including mental health benefits.
Member Life & AD&D / Long Term Disability / Member Optional Life
Member referral bonus
Spouse / Child Optional Life / Optional AD&D / Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending
Voluntary benefits, including: Home / Auto Insurance discounts Whole Life Insurance / Critical Illness Insurance / Legal Assistance / Military Leave