Principle SAP ABAP Analyst

 Principle SAP ABAP Analyst

Job Posting Notice: 2007-53
Date to be Posted:  March 21, 2008
Application Deadline:  Position open until filled.
Potential Starting Date:  April/May 2008
Other:  Tactical Leadership/Senior Professional
(Several Positions)
Salary: Management 200


This position is part of the System Technology Consortium (SyTEC) Technical Services Department and will report to the Manager of Application Development Team.  SyTEC provides ongoing support for the following production SAP applications: Finance (FI/FM/AP/AR) / Materials Management (MM), Human Resources / Payroll (HR/PY), and Business Warehouse (BW).  SyTEC is in the realization phase for the following SAP applications:  SAP Campus Management (CM) / Customer Relationship Management (CRM) / Enterprise Portal (EP) and SAP Data Exchange /Process Integrator (XI/PI).  This ABAP position will evaluate requests, plan, and work with other application developers, various SAP functional teams, the Business Warehouse team and technical consultants.

Responsibilities:
Work closely with staff and technical consultants on the SAP project throughout development and implementation to ensure a high level of knowledge transfer to support the project development. Work closely with the functional team members to analyze specific application requirements in order to create effective, scalable and sustainable programs for data conversion, interfaces, custom reports and transmission of data to vendors and third party software. Effectively utilize SAP development tools including ABAP Workbench, ABAP Editor, Screen Painter and BAPI Browser. Successfully develop / deliver Forms, Reports, Interfaces, Conversions, Enhancements, Upgrades, Workflow and Web for SAP applications. Responsible for creating adequate documentation for all technical tasks performed by SyTEC staff or tasks distributed to remote support staff. Implement / maintain “best practicesâ€� in application development, program performance, and data security. Respond to escalated trouble tickets and support Help Desk with level 2 troubleshooting and issue resolution. Upgrade systems by conferring with vendors and services; developing, testing, evaluating, and installing enhancements and new software. Ability to assist in analysis and debugging of SAP delivered code. Provide status reports to supervisors and peers on a regular basis regarding project timeliness and deliverables. Develop and maintain documentation to assist with future support, maintenance, conversions, and enhancements of SAP applications Successfully meet organizational goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments. Ability to lead small / medium development initiatives including technical supervision up to 4 programmers. Ability to mentor new staff members on ABAP programming techniques for support, maintenance and enhancements of SAP applications. 

Qualifications:
BA/BS degree in related discipline and a minimum of five years demonstrable IT experience.  Seven years of  SAP ABAP programming experience required.  Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.


Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Strong analytical/design skills required to integrate solutions across a multi-university environment. Strong ABAP programming skills to successfully define, code, test, and implement custom ABAP programs. Experience preparing and delivering technical and training documentation. Ability to lead small groups in order to meet project goals and team assignments. A “customer service� attitude to meet customer expectations per service level agreements. Strong time management skills and multi-tasking capabilities. Strong interpersonal skills, with demonstrated verbal and written communication to maintain effective working relationships with all levels of the project team and external customers. Required to work on site. A minimum of two years SAP ABAP programming experience specifically with three or more of the following: Finance Suite (FI/FM/CO/AP/AR) Materials Management (MM) Human Resources / Payroll (HR/PY) Student Life Cycle Management (SLCM) Customer Relationship Management (CRM)

 

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
SAP Enterprise Portal SAP Exchange Infrastructure / Process Integrator (XI/PI) Software SAPScript / SmartForms SAP Workflow SAP ALE Object-oriented ABAP programming Public Sector implementation Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education experience

 

Conditions:
These are at-will, tactical leadership/senior professional, non-civil service, management positions.  Position salary will be based on the candidate’s experience and education.  Candidate must complete a successful interview.  Liberal benefits include voluntary benefits unique to the System.



To apply, submit:
A cover letter. A resume. A completed and signed Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education Application for Employment that includes the names, addresses, and phone numbers of at least three references.
Please include the position number 2007-53 in the section marked ‘Position for which you are applying.’ A completed Affirmative Action (AA) Data Collection Form*.  Please return the AA Form with your application, but enclose the AA Form in a sealed, unstamped envelope addressed to Affirmative Action Processing, or fax the AA Form directly to (717) 720-4438.

*If you are unable to access these documents on-line please call (717) 720-4151 and they will be faxed or mailed to you.


Submit by:
U.S. Mail – send documents to:

Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education
Dixon University Center – Human Resources Office
2986 North Second Street
Harrisburg PA  17110
Fax – fax documents to (717) 720-4438. E-mail.  Please include the position number (2007-53) in the subject of your email and send documents to elrapps@passhe.edu . Hand delivery – please use address above.


Position(s) open until filled. Information, including the job application, the Affirmative Action Data Collection Form, and this posting, is available by calling (717) 720-4151 or on our website at http://www.passhe.edu/employment.  Additional information about the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education is available at http://www.passhe.edu.

The Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and encourages applications from minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities.