Principal S2P Business Analyst
- Oakland, CA
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Recognized STP subject matter expert who represents procurement teams and stakeholders in the overall S/4Hana Modernization program.
- Supports all project phases as representative of the procurement process in design workshops, socialization, and confirmation, business requirements for L3/L4processes.
- Facilitates socialization of future state design concepts with peers.
- Validates/confirms business requirements against documented regulations and procedures.
- Identify gaps and cross functional design requirements and solve unique and complex problems, anticipating issues and developing innovative solutions.
- Performs root cause analysis on the most complex processes that have cross functional impact.
- Works with senior management to support strategic planning and decision making in relation to organizational and cross functional business processes.
- May manage major cross-functional projects and initiatives
- Bachelors Degree in Business Administration or job-related discipline or equivalent experience
- Job-related experience, 8 years
- Proven track record of successfully working in cross-functional projects and teams.
- Strong change management mindset
- Excellent communication, leadershipand stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- MBA or equivalent graduate degree
- LSS XX Belt
- Depth and breadth of expertise in multiple qualitative and quantitative analytical methods, approaches and tactics.
- Possesses unique subject matter expertise in root cause analysis and process improvement concepts, methods and techniques.
- Creative and strategic problem-solving skills to develop new, innovative process solutions.
- Strong analytical and writing skills to create compelling business cases based on complex business environments and inputs.
- Influence, negotiation & persuasion skills to gain agreement on recommended process improvement.
- Advanced project management skills & knowledge to lead the largest most complex projects across the line of business supported.
- Excellent organizational, prioritization and multi-tasking skills.
- Deep knowledge and expertise of business and or industry drivers.
- Adaptable to changing business conditions and ambiguity.
- Advanced skills in Microsoft Office, Project, Visio or similar software.