Manager IT SAP S/4HANA Deployment

Assumes the role of an IT Manager, responsible for defining requirements and creating solutions for technology system architectures that align with the business needs of AutoZone; Manages and oversees the integration of complex systems and infrastructure; Oversees a team of skilled technical professionals specializing in various platforms and technologies, with a focus on SAP S/4HANA and its associated applications.

Primary Activities and Responsibilities :

• Create innovative SAP ERP technology solutions to transform AutoZone's current Finance and Analytics operations.

• Manage teams to design, configure, test, and deploy SAP FSCM solutions ensuring smooth integration of all components.

• Provide support in facilitating Conference Room Pilots (CRPs), Requirement Gathering, FIT-GAP Analysis & Key Design Decisions.

• Responsible for monitoring and tracking deliverables.

• Design, configure, and testing of various functions based on specific business processes related to Record to Report, Source to Pay, Order to Cash, Acquire to Retire modules.

• Collaborate with the project team, project delivery leads, System integrators, and stakeholders to develop Finance solutions powered by SAP.

• Evaluate technical and functional integration requirements and collaborate with the technical/functional teams.

• Oversee the implementation activities across teams and execute cutover activities as needed to ensure readiness for go-live.

• Oversee training and change management aspects in implementing a successful module for the user community and upskilling IT teams.

Qualifications:

• Minimum requirement of a bachelor's degree or equivalent (with at least 10 years of work experience)

• Minimum of 8-10 years' experience in SAP FSCM

• Must have completed a minimum of 2 end-to-end implementations involving SAP FSCM functions

• Experience with a S/4HANA Transformation Project - Greenfield/Brownfield and Value proposition supported by Industry specific leading practices.

• Experience and knowledge of integrating SAP Financials with Sales & Distribution/Order to Cash, Source to Pay, and Acquire to Retire

Preferred Qualifications:

In addition to meeting the qualifications mentioned above, any of the following would be highly preferred.

• Previous experience in a managerial role overseeing consultants and internal resources

• Experience in migrating traditional General Ledger, Receivables, and Payables management to SAP FSCM.

• • In-depth knowledge and hands-on experience with SAP Financial modules such as SAP S/4HANA Finance, BTP, CAR, ABAP

• Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial processes, and business operations. Experience in financial planning, budgeting, reporting, and analysis.

• Strong technical and functional proficiency in various Finance areas such as General Ledger Accounting, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Fixed Assets, Product Costing, Cost & Profit Center Accounting

• Familiarity with SAP Ariba, SAP FieldGlass, SAP Concur, SAP Vistex, High Radius, and Data migration and Automated testing tools.

• Experience in managing SAP implementation projects, including planning, resource allocation, risk management, and meeting project timelines.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Retail industry knowledge

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office tools

• Written and oral communication skills including interaction with business partners, vendors, System integrators and technical staff

• Knowledge of legacy systems integration

Competencies:

At AutoZone building competency framework is the foundation of our talent strategy and is what drives our performance. AutoZone accordingly selects and develops talent based on each of the following competencies: analyze issues and make effective decisions, advance the business, engage, coach, and build a diverse workforce, build partnerships, improve service quality and processes, execute effectively, demonstrate personal leadership, and demonstrate functional and technical agility.