Sr. SAP Functional Support Specialist

Title: Sr. SAP Functional Support Specialist  

Pioneer the next generation of innovation. Join us and you'll develop your skills and expertise to the very highest levels, working in an international environment for a company known the world over for its brilliance.

Key Accountabilities: 

• Design, Configure and Enhance Project Systems (SAP PS & PPM) solutions for multiple legal entities in many countries
• Consult & develop appropriate solutions for the business process area and ensure the solution is maintainable and upgradable (with minimal productive downtime)
• Support the interaction of Project Systems with the various areas of SAP ERP (e.g. Finance, MRP, Production Orders)
• Deliver and maintain scalable, robust, sustainable, and cost-effective technical solutions meeting approved business requirements
• Control global development of Change Requests (including approval of Impact Analysis)
• Identify and deliver initiatives which enable continuous improvement / enhancements of the solution from a functional perspective
• Give the final authorization of transport requests to Quality Assurance and Productive system
• Facilitate process standardization from technical perspective including responsibility for solution design
• Analyze and create reports and statistics related to projects, service requests and business, any other resource or time related problems / shortages to the Management
• Review and approve technical change documents produced by external consultants and internal employees
• Review and approve solution by endorsing Blueprint Solution Document (BSD)
• Review and Manage completeness of System Documentation
• Coordinate implementation projects with external consultants
• Promote a safety & compliance culture in area of responsibility, and live the letter and the Rolls-Royce Code of Conduct
• Perform special projects as required

Basic Requirements: 

• Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S without sponsorship. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time
• A Bachelor's Degree or SAP (Project Systems) certification, and 7 years SAP functional support experience; or 11 years SAP functional support experience.
• 20% Travel - international and domestic (short notice)
• Must be available to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends, when necessary

Preferred Qualifications:

• Subject-Matter Expert with hands-on experience in Project Systems and participation in various phases of an implementation.
• Excellent organizational, planning, and follow up skills
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
• Excellent presentation skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong ability to work independently and with others
• Proficient with PC and MS Office Suite
• Multiple lifecycle implementations of SAP Software
• SAP PS / PPM Certification
• Experience with SAP PPM
• Experience with developing custom code in SAP

Rolls-Royce is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristics.

At Rolls-Royce, we are committed to creating a workplace where all employees feel respected, supported, and empowered to do their best work. We foster a welcoming and innovative work environment that invests in you, giving you access to an incredible breadth and depth of opportunities where you can grow your career and make a difference. 

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Benefits

Rolls-Royce provides a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards package that includes base pay and a discretionary bonus plan. Eligible employees may have the opportunity to enroll in other benefits, including health, dental, vision, disability, life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance; a flexible spending account; a health savings account; a 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match; Employee Assistance Program; Paid Time Off; certain paid holidays; paid parental and family care leave; tuition reimbursement; and a long-term incentive plan. The options available to an employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as date of hire, employment type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.