Senior Application Analyst - SAP PPDS

About the role

The Senior Application Analyst at Exact Sciences works on software design, configurations, upgrades, and improvements. They support application end-users, resolve issues impacting other application teams, and guide workflow design and system changes.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement solutions to a wide range of difficult problems
• Responsible for independent development and configuration of an assigned application
• Identify and resolve issues within the application area and those impacting other application teams
• Create and maintain system documentation
• Lead the estimation of enhancement or support requests
• Guide workflow design, configure and test system changes, and analyze technical issues
• Liaise with business systems stakeholders and software vendor’s implementation staff
• Develop new processes and procedures to meet current challenges
• Participate in developing documentation and participate in trainings and work with end users
• Troubleshoot problems and questions and provide regular updates on status to key business stakeholders
• Provide end-user production support for issues entered into issue tracking systems
• Review the status of projects and issues with project leadership
• Assign or delegate configuration or other activities to other team members
• Act as delegate for leadership regarding incident or problem resolution
• Provide mentorship for other peers and take the lead to solve problems, even if outside of normal scope
• Lead internal process design and documentation to drive continuous improvement for the IT department or team

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field, or 12 years of relevant experience in lieu of Bachelor’s Degree
• 5+ years of experience developing or configuring technology solutions, either in an application analyst or project delivery role
• Demonstrated ability to understand and apply industry best practices
• Strong computer skills to include internet navigation and email usage
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs
• Demonstrated ability to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of PPDS, Digital Manufacturing and Quality Management design and configuration in SAP
• In-depth knowledge of SAP MM/PP design and configuration
• Experience leading teams of analysts and directing work of others
• Understanding of integration points between PPDS, Digital Manufacturing and Quality modules of SAP
• Experience leading complex projects and coordinating work amongst a cross-functional team

Skills

• Strong analytical skills
• Business intuition
• Organizational ability
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Adaptability
• Openness to change
• Ability to work in ambiguous situations
• Response to new information or unexpected circumstances

Benefits

Exact Sciences offers a comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, paid leave for parents and caregivers, a retirement savings plan, wellness support, and health benefits such as medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage.