SAP Functional Software Engineer

We made history and now we work to transform the future for our customers our communities and our families. Youll see your work on the road every day helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford you can build more than vehicles. Come build what matters.

Enterprise Technologyplays a critical part in shaping the future of mobility. If youre looking for the chance to leverage advanced technology to redefine the transportation landscape enhance customer experience and improve peoples lives this is the opportunity for you. Join us and challenge your IT expertise and analytical skills to help create vehicles that are as smart as you are.

In this position...

Ford Motor Company is seeking a highly experienced SAP Functional Software Engineer (expert in SAP S4 HANA Sales and Distribution (SD) & Vehicle Management System (VMS)) for the Vehicle Invoicing and Drafting Application (VI&D).You must have 10 years of solid technology experience with demonstrated technical leadership capability. Vehicle Invoicing and Drafting (VI&D) is a Mainframe/COBOL Legacy application which we are modernizing/transitioning to SAP with the help of a Consulting Firm/System Integrator.

Based in Dearborn MI this is a hybrid position with a required four-day onsite presence each assistance may be available for qualified candidates.

What youll do...

• Lead/Guide the SAP Modernization effort of VI&D utilizing your strong expertise inSAP S4 HANA Sales and Distribution (SD) & SAP Vehicle Management System (VMS) with Tax knowledge
• Lead/Guide the transition to SAP including all of the following: validate the solutioning of the System Integrators (design build test & deployment) navigate the hyper-care phase and facilitate the long-term support activities including future enhancements and upgrades
• Easily assimilate into the existing Global Team and will help to shape the modernization efforts of the Application.
• Maintain accurate systems related documentation and adhere to Systems coding/security standards in accordance with Ford Guidelines/Controls
• Effectively engage in technical discussions within the Application Team other iERP PDOs and with other interfacing Applications.
• Strong ability to navigate new complex and challenging SAP technical situations with creative solutions
• Ability to bridge Legacy Mainframe Systems with SAP/S4 Hana leading-edge technology
• Analyze complex problems/gaps and develop/identify the most viable and efficient SAP solutions
• Superior capability in analyzing complex business requirements documenting /updating Functional Specs and can easily guide the Technical Teams in SAP Customizations
• Strong functional experience in supportingSAP upgrades support and maintenance ofSales and Distribution (SD) & SAP Vehicle Management System (VMS) modules
• Superior ability to quickly build relationships with people including Software Engineers and Product Owners
• Demonstrated ability to develop technical solutions lead and guide small teams through complex technical situations (Solid Technical Leadership abilities)

Youll have...

• Bachelor of Computer Science Information Systems Systems Programming or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience

• 10 years of IT experience
• 7 years of functional experience with SAP/S4 HANA with a keen ability to use SAP SD/Sales & Distribution Vehicle Management System (VMS) and Invoicing Processes to modernize a complex legacy application in a fast-paced environment using Agile Methodology
• 5 years designing analyzing requirements documenting functional specs integration testing implementing trouble-shooting (within SLA Guidelines) and deploying SAP ERP solutions for sales and business transactions using SAP Sales and Distribution/Vehicle Management System (involving Pricing billing and Customer Service functions)
• 5 years of experience with the Agile Methodology or PDO Framework.

Even better you may have...

• Masters degree
• Formal SAP Training and/or SAP CertificationsFormal SAP Training and/or SAP Certifications
• Extensive experience with large complex global SAP Implementations (from Requirements Gathering Functional Spec Definition Testing and Deployment/Support)
• Capability and willingness to share knowledge mentor and train others that are new to the SAP journey
• Experience with COBOL or large complex legacy applications
• Experience with automotive or OEM domains or similar experience
• Superior documentation and communication skills
• Strong ability to drive requirements gathering sessions with Business Partners
• Superior technical competency with great initiative and strong technical leadership capability
• Strong can-do attitude with a natural ability to understand a complex Application and interconnections with upstream and downstream Applications
• Demonstrated ability to quickly learn and adapt to a wide variety of advanced technologies
• Logical/Critical Thinker
• Empowered Independent Problem Solver Highly Analytical Responsible and Friendly
• Team Player with an ability to share and train other team members
• Highly capable in the midst of ambiguity
• Exceptional communication Skills (Both verbal and written)
• Experienced in facilitating requirements definition discussions with Product Owners
• Process and Detail Oriented (with a keen understanding of the importance of security and controls)
• Creative (Out of the Box) Thinker
• Experience with Jira and Agile Methodology
• Previous automotive industry experience and an understanding of the vehicle life cycle is highly desired

You may not check every box or your experience may look a little different from what weve outlined but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company we encourage you to apply!

As an established global company we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe or keep you close to home Will your career be a deep dive into what you love or a series of new teams and new skills Will you be a leader a changemaker a technical expert a culture builderor all of the above No matter what you choose we offer a work life that works for you including:

• Immediate medical dental vision and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care days paid parental leave new parent ramp-up programs subsidized back-up childcare and more
• Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement fertility treatments and more
• Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases
• Tuition assistance
• Established and active employee resource groups
• Paid time off for individual and team community service
• A generous schedule of paid holidays including the week between Christmas and New Years Day
• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.
  

This position is a salary grade 7 or 8 and ranges from $86600- 166200.

Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidates skills and experience and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope responsibility and competitive market value.

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sponsorship is available for this position.

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