Systems Analyst SAP ABAP
Published | September 14, 2019 |
Location | Chicago, IL |
Category | Default |
Job Type | Full-time |
Description
Position Overview:
The SAP ABAP Systems
Analyst works in a challenging, exciting, and dynamic environment. This
position will work closely all corporate IT groups and business contacts
globally to develop, enhance, debug, support, maintain, and test SAP ABAP
software solutions that support our ECC business system. Solutions are crafted
using SAP ABAP tools using the latest technologies and OO concepts. Our
ECC environment integrates with several external systems and coordination with
these groups is essential to provide the right solution. The position
will be involved in all aspects of providing these solutions from design and
development, to implementation. The participant will not have direct
reports but will be a part of a global team requiring excellent communication
and collaboration skills to interact effectively with other technical groups,
as well as, business leaders and process owners. Individual should be
able to work with minimal supervision and with general guidance as they deliver
superior solutions to be used by the business.
Essential Functions:
- Collaborates with business
function areas to fully understand and define system requirements.
Makes recommendations for business solutions. Develops technical
specifications and technical unit test plans based on these requirements. - Evaluates current system
capabilities to identify changes that need to be made and determines the
impact to the business. Ensures that programming and software
requirements fulfill business objectives. - Designs, develops and modifies
programs, objects and processes to complete smaller projects as well as
supporting larger complex projects. - Works as a team member within
own IT group and other IT departments to implement new or system
changes. Identifies resources and communicates system requirements
and timelines. - Provides ongoing system and
programming support in responsible area. Maintains up-to-date
knowledge of new and suitable applications and understands their potential
uses as they relate to the functional area supported. - Performs functionality tests of
new and updated applications and systems to verify desired results are
achieved. Evaluates results and coordinates or makes modifications
to improve system performance. Creates test plans as
required. Participates in application updates and upgrade
projects. - Organizes and tracks the
progress of projects and tasks by applying project management
techniques. Identifies issues that will delay on-time delivery and
assists in resolving them. Communicates to management direction,
status, and problems with work assignments through status reports.
Works with management to overcome obstacles and complete projects. - Follows established
methodologies during system development and ensures systems adhere to the
standards and procedures established by the IT department. Develops
and maintains all system related documentation. - Understand, support and
contribute to current Total Quality Management (TQM), Six Sigma,
International Standards Organization (ISO) and Environmental, and/or
Health and Safety (EH&S) Management Systems by following stated
policies and procedures. - Perform other related duties as
assigned by management.