SAP Ariba Senior Consultant

DescriptionSAP Ariba Senior ConsultantinvenioLSI is the world's #1 independent SAP consultancy and implementation partner for Public Sector and Services organizations. Our domain specialties include Government, Local Authorities, Policing, Healthcare, Education, Public Transport, and Tax, with a niche and established position within the Media & Entertainment sector.invenioLSI now has a preeminent position in the United States and Canada as well as a strong presence in Europe, the Middle East, and the Asia Pacific. We are a global entity with technical expertise, specialist focus, exceptional customer service, profitable growth, and an engaged workplace culture. For over 21 years, our consultants have brought deep expertise combined with advanced technologies to enable organizations to run at the speed of business. By focusing squarely on what we know best—modernization built on SAP—invenioLSI delivers quicker time to value and helps enterprises be more effective.As we accelerate the impact of advancements in SAP technology, our customers benefit from end-to-end solutions and service portfolios that help them make the move to next-generation enterprise business suites. These digital transformations are driven by our commitment to customer and employee success. At the intersection of meaningful technical software and people, we believe in investing in our relationships. invenioLSI sets the vision for change with a focus on bettering the lives of people that use our solutions--all while celebrating our employees' diverse backgrounds, beliefs, and abilities.SAP SkillsOverall 5 years if experience out of which at least 1 implementation experience of MM/Ariba Implementation.Should have sound understanding of Ariba SLP, Sourcing, and Commerce Automation Modules.Ability to identify scope and guide the client and the deliverables accordingly.End to end understating of SAP Ariba cloud procurement module including design, configuration, testing, post go-live, support, reporting, and training.Ability to interpret requirements and apply SAP best practices.ResponsibilitiesPerform detailed analysis of complex business process requirements and provide appropriate system solutions.Map client business requirements, processes, and objectives; develops necessary product modifications to satisfy clients' needs.Design, customize, configure and testing of MM/Ariba modules.Proactively identify and propose business process and/or system enhancements.Coordination with consultants from other modules such as MM, SD, FI, HCM etc.Discuss, understand, and perform the responsibilities time to time in coordination with the Service Delivery Manager.Review all Functional specs and identify any gaps. Update any Knowledge Docs after Hypercare and during Hypercare. Prepare KnowledgeCatalogue existing functional specs and ensure all areas of customer scope are documented and stored in a repository where the support team all have access.Document / highlight what is missing from the Deloitte repository and work with the project team/ SDM to ensure provided.Provide any additional training and coaching to the MM/SD/SRM team who have received Ariba training.Review scope and understand all customisation at News UK.Support UAT.Support the SDM and Lead - to ensure sign off into live operational service is achieved with confidence.Manage Hypercare with and early adoption into invenioLSI. This will be alongside the SI.Support early adoption - of product in a production environment.Manage any changes as required using the sprint / change process.Ownership and proactive behaviours are a requirement with this role.To support client for UAT and OAT, review, and work on issues.Manage any data migration work with the New UK project team.Manage any customer changes, service requests and incidents as per ITIL framework and best practice.Consulting SkillsAptitude for working in a team environment; problem solving skills, creative thinking, communicating clearly and empathetically, strong time management and ability to collaborate with all levels of staff.Ability to explain ideas and concepts to other project team members and to client personnel.Ability to identify scope and guide the client and the deliverables accordingly.Keeps project management apprised of project direction and client concerns.Has a solid foundation for consulting "soft" skills necessary on client engagements.Ability to interpret requirements and apply SAP best practices.Supervision SkillsSelf-starter with ability to manage their own time and task in order to meet project milestones.Manages their own / team task lists in order to meet project milestones.Monitors team status and reports variances.Leadership SkillsMaintain positive working relationship with others.Seeks ways to increase their level of contribution and team effectiveness.Work in conjunction with peers.May mentor to other associate consultants.Works well as a member of a team.Personnel DevelopmentFurther self-development of SAP skills and consulting skills;Curiosity about how things work and drive to investigate and learn.General Skills/TasksLead and focus project team efforts in developing solutions for client situations.Evaluate and design application and/or technical architectures.Leads team effort in developing solutions for projects.Complete assignments within budget, meets project deadlines, makes and keeps sensiblecommitments to client and team.Meet billing efficiency targets, comply with all administrative responsibilities in a timely and effective manner.Keep project management appraised of project direction and client concerns.Understand client's business and technical environments.Regularly prepare status reports.invenioLSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances. invenioLSI's management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, access to facilities and programs and general treatment during employment.

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