Senior or Principal SAP Configuration Engineer

Company: Liberty Mutual Insurance
Location: Somerville
Posted on: May 4, 2022

Job Description:

Do you have the skills-and drive-to join a tech team that's working to digitally transform a trillion-dollar industry? From test-driving the latest technologies to creating intuitive consumer apps, Liberty Mutual is constantly innovating and creating industry-leading solutions that provide peace of mind for our customers worldwide. As a senior software engineer at Liberty Mutual, you'll apply your talents in an agile environment that has the creative energy of a start-up-and the full backing and comprehensive benefits of a Fortune 100 company. The Global Finance Technology team is looking to hire a Senior or Principal SAP Configuration Engineer to their team. Under limited supervision, this individual would be responsible for analyzing and configuring modules and programs within SAP S/4HANA. This team is currently in the middle of a greenfield implementation of SAP S/4HANA Finance. This role would entail supporting configuration/testing/training and to support the multiple deployment releases. Responsibilities include modifying, testing, debugging, maintaining, and enhancing existing configuration and programs. Seen as a technical expert within the team, this role analyzes complex technical problems and provides solutions while mentoring junior team members. Please note: This is a range posting for a Senior (Grade 16) or Principal (Grade 17). Candidates will be considered for both and actual internal level/grade for this role will depend on the candidate's overall experience and skill level. About the jobConfigures modules according to defined design specs & demonstrates a highly proficient understanding of transactions and major configuration options for a business processDocuments architecture development and standardsIdentifies design elements of new business processes and package application design within a single business processIdentifies designs for functional and technical requirements (e.g., gap analysis, infrastructure, interfaces, reports, enhancements, and/or conversions)Identifies process improvements that address complex functional and package technology gaps within a single business processAnalyzes and prepares complex technology enabled recommendations to address gaps within a single business processDevelops complex test scripts and assists coordinating test transactional data creationIdentifies and researches complex testing defectsUses testing tools successfully for components within a single module or business process within a mixed teamSupports pieces of the implementation process such as post implementation support, cutover plans, and transition planningBachelor or Master`s degree in technical or business discipline or equivalent experienceMinimum 5 years of SAP Configuration experienceExtensive knowledge implementing SAP and FI/CO modulesExperience doing hands-on configuration in G/L (FI), AP, Fixed Assets, Cash Management, etc.Experience with FPSL and/or PaPM a strong plusStrong oral and written communication & presentation skills; specifically, with end-users, internal and external technical individuals, and leadership teamsStrong negotiation, facilitation and consensus building skills Experience providing production support including troubleshooting issues, requirements gathering and solution design for enhancement requests, as well as implementing the solution via configuration, etc. Advanced knowledge of general IT concepts, strategies, and methodologies. Versed in diverse technologies and new technical architecture principles and conceptsExtensive knowledge in layered systems architectures solutions and designs and shared software conceptsBusiness function(s) and I/T industry business issues; extensive knowledge of business operations, strategies, and objectivesStrong in multiple programming languages and tools, extensive understanding of agile software development concepts and processesMust be proactive, demonstrate initiative and be a logical thinker, have extensive consultative skills, including the ability to understand and apply customer requirements, including drawing out unforeseen implications and making recommendations for design, the ability to define design reasoning, understanding potential impacts of design requirementsExtensive understanding of backlog tracking, burndown metrics, and incremental delivery. Strong collaboration, prioritization, and adaptability skills requiredAt Liberty Mutual, our purpose is to help people embrace today and confidently pursue tomorrow. That's why we provide an environment focused on openness, inclusion, trust and respect. Here, you'll discover our expansive range of roles, and a workplace where we aim to help turn your passion into a rewarding profession. We value your hard work, integrity and commitment to make things better, and we put people first by offering you benefits that support your life and well-being. To learn more, please visit https://www.libertymutualgroup.com/about-lm/careers/benefits Liberty Mutual has proudly been recognized as a "Great Place to Work" by Great Place to Work US for the past several years. We were also selected as one of the "100 Best Places to Work in IT" on IDG's Insider Pro and Computerworld's 2020 list. We have been named by Forbes as one of America's Best Employers for Women and one of America's Best Employers for New Graduates-as well as one of America's Best Employers for Diversity. To learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion please visit: https://jobs.libertymutualgroup.com/diversity-inclusion Liberty Mutual is an equal opportunity employer. We will not tolerate discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, veteran's status, pregnancy, genetic information or on any basis prohibited by federal, state or local law.See Job DescriptionPDN-96109f06-3388-4d16-91ac-b752fe10d67f

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