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Simpson Strong-Tie is a leader in engineered structural connectors, software, and solutions for the building industry. We maintain a reputation as a trusted manufacturer, partner, and corporate citizen committed to our customers and employees.
Our founder, Barc Simpson established 9 Principles of Business we live out as company values and have made Simpson Strong-Tie an inspiring place to work since 1956. Our team of talented people are dedicated to our shared mission: to provide solutions that help people design and build safer, stronger structures.
Learn about our company culture directly from our team.
YOU
As a Senior Enterprise Architect, you will be responsible for the design, implementation, and maintenance of Simpson Strong Tie’s corporate SAP Finance and ERP Systems, with a focus on SAP Enterprise Applications and will be responsible for working with business process owners and Subject Matter Expert’s (SMEs) to understand business processes within the areas of Different SAP Modules, the major focus will be on ensuring that solutions designed in our SAP ERP environment are completed with a sustainable, high quality, and best practice design in mind. Sr Enterprise Architect role will lead innovation and digital transformation initiatives for SAP Projects within Simpson. The responsibilities of this role include creating strategic and tactical roadmaps as well as Interim and end state Architectures to chart the deployment of digital solutions SAP offers while developing compelling business cases to help guide our Simpson’s strategic decision-making activities.
The ideal candidate will have experience in the different SAP modules as a functional/technical expert and hands-on configurator but will also have a broad understanding of SAP across multiple SAP modules. He/she should have implementation experience with a global manufacturing company, and understand both systems configuration, and overall systems architecture in an SAP environment. He/she should be familiar with SAP’s ecosystem of solutions and solutions providers, and be able to guide business decisions on functionality, software selection, and vendor selection. The Enterprise Architect will also be responsible for technical delivery and have project management responsibilities as part of his/her job role. This position requires excellent verbal and written communication skills to interface and manage relationships with business partners, IT, senior management and vendor organizations. This position is a member of the Project Management Team reporting to the Director, Global ERP and Finance Applications.
WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING (% of Time)
Manages projects of large size and scope with minimal direction including project planning, execution, timing, functionality, quality and cost. Delivers portfolio of approved IT projects/deliverable on time, on budget, with expected quality and value generation. Translate user’s requests into application system solutions. Analyzes system user requirements to define and design system configuration, enhancements, and modifications. Resolves business issues by working with various groups within and outside of the company (ie. system users, company management, consultants, and software support staff) Work in multidisciplinary teams to define and design complex processes and procedures for the configuration, upgrade, and maintenance of SAP and related application systems. Designs test plans, executes test scenarios, validates test data, and documents test results. Coordinates end-user training documentation and trains end users as required. (60%)
Develops functional standards, best practice guidelines, solution diagrams, and documentation standards for all ERP and related solutions. Ensures that standards are adhered to, and that documentation and change control processes are followed across the Applications Organization. (10%)
Develop strategic roadmaps and architectures encompassing the evolution of enterprise business solution portfolios from current to future state. (10%)
Works with partners and vendor organizations and provides oversight on all functional deliverables. Ensures that we have consistency across all our processes and enhancement work. Ensures that work provided by partners meets Simpson’s internal standards, and is ultimately accountable for the solutions delivered. (10%)
Participates and provides input to overall IT Systems and Applications Strategy for IT, and drives the overall realization of value for IT Initiatives. Will be jointly responsible for Data Governance initiatives and will help to make sure that Data Governance goals are met. (10%)
DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
If you can do everything listed above, you’ve got what it takes. Perhaps some of the following would be helpful too:
- B.S. degree in engineering, computer science or related technical field, required.
- PMP Certification, preferred.
- SAP Certification in one or more modules, preferred.
- A minimum of 12+ years SAP implementation experience with hands-on configuration experience in the Multiple SAP Modules.
- 10 years global manufacturing company experience preferable with both discrete and continuous manufacturing models.
- Hands on Experience in SAP Modules with at least 4+ implementation projects SAP ECC/ S4 HANA.
- Experience in managing functional and ABAP resources during projects and collaborated with ABAP professionals for user exits, custom reports, and internal service requests.
- Project Management
- Enterprise-level project implementation experience specifically with ERP implementations
- Ability to meet strict deadlines and work with multiple groups and stakeholders to deliver solutions.
- Demonstrated success working with business partners to evaluate, recommend, and implement highly available, secure, mission-critical applications.
- Demonstrated experience managing projects within a defined SDLC process.
- Manufacturing company experience
- Domestic and international implementation experience.
- Strong knowledge of SAP Ecosystem solutions and partners and the ability to lead selection processes.
- Leadership
- Self-starter who demonstrates creativity in solving problems or generating improvement ideas.
- Able to prioritize competing or conflicting requests.
- Must exhibit strong communication skills.
- Supports and maintains positive attitude and vision with peers, associates, team members and management.
- SAP certification(s) is a plus.
- Responsibility for designing custom solutions within the ECC landscape as well as solutions involving integrations with external systems.
- Global manufacturing company experience preferable with both discrete and continuous manufacturing models.
- Very good communication skills and people management skills.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, and hear, and sometimes walk and stand. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 25 lbs.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
This job operates in a professional office environment where standard office equipment such as computers, phones, printers/scanners, etc. are frequently used.
Travel
This position requires domestic and international travel up to 30% of the time.
Work Status & Location
This full-time, exempt position is located in Pleasanton, CA. Remote work will be considered.
Relocation
Relocation is not available for this position.
Pay
$141300 - $190700 / year
- Posted pay range is based upon the national average and may vary depending on geographical work location.
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REWARDS AT SIMPSON STRONG-TIE
We recognize and reward employees with a carefully designed and comprehensive rewards package, including competitive compensation, quarterly bonuses or commission and first-rate benefits. May exclude some positions, such as seasonal jobs.
- Quarterly Bonuses/Commission: You will be eligible for either a bonus or commission, paid on a quarterly basis. We believe all employees affect customers, sales and revenue — directly or indirectly – and should be rewarded by sharing the company profits.
- Benefits: We provide a wide range of benefits for eligible full-time employees including: medical, dental, vision, retirement contributions, employee stock purchase and bonus plans, pay for holidays, vacation, sick days, funerals and jury duty, years of service awards, employee discounts, employee referral bonuses, charitable contribution matching, education reimbursement and more. View benefit plan details here: https://benefits.strongtie.com/.
In keeping with the Company's commitment to the communities in which it does business, we are an equal opportunity employer. This means that to the fullest extent required by local law, employment decisions are based on merit and business needs and not on race, color, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender (which state law may define to include gender identity/expression, transgender identity, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, and gender stereotyping), sexual orientation, age, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, genetic information, medical condition, covered marital status, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
Please note all job offers are contingent upon a successful background investigation and drug test. Simpson Strong-Tie's drug policy is based upon Federal Law, and therefore will screen applicants for amphetamines, including methamphetamines, cocaine, phencyclidine, opiates, and marijuana. Where applicable, drug testing for marijuana may be modified to conform with state and local laws.
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