Solution Integration Lead

Archer Daniels Midland • Erlanger • 2w ago

For more than a century, the people of Archer Daniels Midland Company (NYSE: ADM) have transformed crops into products that serve the vital needs of a growing world. Today, we’re one of the world’s largest agricultural processors and food ingredient providers, with approximately 31,000 employees serving customers in more than 170 countries. With a global value chain that includes approximately 500 crop procurement locations, 270 ingredient manufacturing facilities, 44 innovation centers and the world’s premier crop transportation network, we connect the harvest to the home, making products for food, animal feed, industrial and energy uses. Learn more at www.adm.com.

SAP S/4HANA Functional Integration Leader

Locations: Erlanger, Decatur

Exempt level position.

Position Summary:
The Solution Delivery Organization is aligned within the enterprise process framework to the Accountable Executive/Global Process Owner (AE/GPO) organization for the purpose of business technology strategy development, solution discovery, service management, risk management and relationship management. As a member of the Solution Delivery Organization, the Functional Integration Leader will lead complex, cross process designs working closely with the Solution Leader(s), Solution Architect(s), as well as business and/or process experts to develop, document and deliver end-to-end SAP process and systems solutions which enable ADM’s strategy.

Job Responsibilities:

Provide deep SAP functional & technical expertise in multiple process areas, as well as demonstrated knowledge of key integration points across SAP modules and technical components.
Lead design for and deployment of highly complicated, integrated end-to-end solutions; facilitate integration with other IT delivery team member to ensure efficient and effective design, development and implementation of solutions.
Provide leadership in planning/sequencing of end-to-end design workshops and support facilitation of workshops, leveraging knowledge of industry best practices and application of global SAP implementation experience.
Guide complex fit/gap analysis and design decisions and validate fit/gap analysis and design decisions completed by less experienced team members; ensure deviations from “out of the box” functionality have sufficient business justification and positive value proposition
Own overall inventory of reports, interfaces, conversions, enhancements, forms, and/or workflow (RICEFW)
Review functional specifications for solutions
Interface with 3^rd party vendors for technical consulting during solution design, development, and ongoing support.
Facilitate the relationship with development (RICEFW) team leaders; ensure teams are providing needed quality and development throughput
Provide hands-on guidance of system configuration work conducted by process and systems analysts
Provide input to architecture, security, and data standards; ensure end-to-end solutions adhere to these standards.
Monitor work products of team members to ensure standard processes are followed when creating and maintaining solutions documentation for projects, enhancements, and support requests.
Provide oversight to role based security designs and solutions
Share knowledge of technology risks and opportunities to improve efficiency and effectiveness within the respective process area
Provide regular and accurate status updates and other documentation to management and team members for assigned project, support, and enhancement work.
Mentor and monitor progress of junior level personnel on complex projects
In partnership with Enterprise Architect(s), stay abreast of and share industry trends and emerging technology topics
Facilitate estimates for time and resource needs of identified solutions
Provide technical solution consultation for major decision points on M&A, Divestiture, and JV projects.
Support project implementation transition to the support organization through documentation and knowledge transfer.
Provide technical expertise required to resolve escalated support issues.
As needed, provide technical leadership in support of audit requests.
Partner with other process and system experts to identify and implement business process continuous improvements opportunities

Job Requirements:

12 to 15 years’ experience with progressive responsibility in multiple SAP modules; experience with S/4HANA required.
Deep knowledge of SAP solutions covering Manufacturing, Sales, Procurement, Supply Chain, and Finance
Knowledge of standard SAP localizations in major geographical areas
Minimum of three full-lifecycle SAP deployments
Exhibits ability to work both in a team environment and independently
Strong analytical, organization, time management, facilitation, and process management skills
Demonstrated high level of written, verbal and interpersonal skills to communicate technical and non-technical information, ideas, procedures and processes to various stakeholders
Able to work in a fast-paced, changing environment, and with all levels of the organization and cope with rapidly changing information
Ability to evaluate and negotiate priorities and adapt to new/evolving individual and team assignments as adjustments are needed.
Ability to effectively communicate to all levels of an organization how current trends and technology can address identified business needs and capabilities
Interact and deal effectively with all levels of employees while maintaining a professional manner; willingness and effectiveness in challenging the status-quo.
Maintains a positive work environment through teamwork & conflict resolution
Expected to work occasional weekends, holidays, overtime, or a variety of shifts, when needed, to meet deadlines
Ability and willingness to travel by auto and air as needed to achieve business objectives
Bachelor’s degree related to Information Systems, Business or other relevant academic discipline

Relocation assistance is available with this position.

This position offers a complete benefit package, including 401K/ESOP, pension, health, life and dental insurance.

ADM requires the successful completion of applicable pre-employment drug screen, medical questionnaire and a background check.

ADM is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age disability and veteran status.