Sap Advanced Business Application Programming Consultant

Job objectiveSupport GEPD Application Management for industrial, corporate or plasma procurement processes. The focus of an IT Applications Analyst is to actively facilitate work between business and IT groups to translate, manage, and prioritize requirements and enable creation of value-added IT solutions. For this reason, you will need to deeply understand the business environment and processes of the business area being supported. Key responsibility IT representative in GEPD for SAP solutions, module (ABAP), and custom developmentsIncidents resolution.Request for information analysis and solution proposals.Roles definition and assignment.Request for changes analysis, design, build and testParticipates in main initiatives and projects related to SAP applications and developments Relationship Management, Planning, and Strategic Alignment:Builds effective and trusting working relationships with all business and IT partners in areas of responsibility and collaboration.Continuously improves knowledge of business processes, industry trends, and IT systems to better communicate IT capabilities and support IT solutions development.Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with business stakeholders, external service providers, and subject matter experts of key functional areas.Takes an active role collaborating with cross-functional IT teams at all levels of the organization to ensure that expectations and IT development efforts are aligned with business goals.Project Delivery and ManagementProactively identifies project risks and issues; helps determine necessary escalation, mitigation, and resolution steps.Regularly communicates deliverables status, concerns, and issues to direct Manager, the Project Manager, and the project team.Creates, reviews, updates, and may approve required documentation for changes and projects as assigned in accordance with IT Methodology.Participates in the planning of projects of varying size and complexity, contributing Information based on specific expertise.Takes a lead role within project teams in areas of expertise, and may advise and monitor external service provider team members.IT Operational SupportEnsures IT quality, legal, and regulatory compliance through adherence to quality control standards in all activities.Monitors and addresses assigned issues and changes to ensure timely resolution; updates stakeholders regularly on progress.Regularly communicates individual task status, open issues, and challenges to impacted stakeholders and/or direct manager.Continuously improves level of expertise in technical and professional skills required to perform assigned job duties.Contributes to the development, documentation, and evolution of IT policies, procedures, and tools to align with business and IT strategies and ensure sustainability of services.Identifies and assesses evolving business requirements and associated changes that may be required in IT systems to provide modified or additional functionality.IT Service Delivery and Process Capabilities AssuranceUnderstands and applies continuous improvement principles to business and IT processes in area of responsibility.Ensures compliance with technology policies and regulatory requirements and takes appropriate action to mitigate risks and resolve issues.Proactively seeks and addresses operational opportunities for cost reduction while maintaining or improving IT efficiency and effectiveness.Develops and promotes ideas for the continuous improvement of IT technologies, services, and procedures with IT leadership and the IT Process Improvement team.Actively identifies and advises IT management of potential business, technical, and compliance risks relating to the delivery of IT services.Professional experience required Minimum 3 years of SAP ABAP development experience.Strong expertise in RICEFW, ABAP on HANA, and OData services.Experience with S/4HANA and Fiori development is a plus.