Senior Manager, Ariba Solution Architect
About the role
The role of Senior Manager, Ariba Solution Architect is responsible for both technical and functional support for the SAP Ariba platform. This includes maintenance of Ariba Network Integration technology and connection to Customer/Supplier systems, management of requirements for Ariba Supply Chain Collaboration, Forecasting, Quality, and Inventory modules, as well as Ariba Sourcing & Contracts. The job responsibilities include aligning with stakeholders on deployment of Ariba functionality, supporting Ariba deployment projects including B2B integrations, identifying and owning new Ariba functionality, providing global support as an Ariba SME, managing Ariba upgrades, and acting as a subject matter expert.
Responsibilities
- Align with stakeholders on deployment of Ariba functionality
- Support Ariba deployment projects including B2B integrations
- Identify and own new Ariba functionality
- Provide global support as Ariba SME
- Manage Ariba upgrades
- Manage Ariba Network Integration technology and connection to Customer/Supplier systems
- Maintain Ariba Network Integration technology and connection to Customer/Supplier systems
- Monitor technical messages exchanged between Customer/Supplier systems and the Ariba Network and investigate any message failures
- Submit and track technical issues until resolution
- Be the functional and technical owner for any new functionalities on Ariba Platform
- Be the main contact to SAP Ariba Customer Support
- Act as subject matter expert on behalf of organizational peers in functional area
- Act as advocate within functional areas to support adoption of the SAP Ariba Cloud Service
- Make design decisions and responsible for system configuration documentation
- Responsible for managing any Ariba system notifications and Addon upgrades in S/4 Hana
- Work closely on implementing enhancements to the standard Ariba interfaces as per Project needs
Qualifications & Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations Management, Technical, Business or related field
- 5+ Years of experience on Ariba Products - Ariba SCC, Ariba Sourcing & Contracts and Ariba Spend Analytics
- 5+ Years of working on SAP ERP systems on Sourcing, Procurement, Planning and Accounts payable areas
- Exposure to working with JIRA Tool, in Scrum/Agile Project environment
- Certification in Ariba preferred
- Sound knowledge on Ariba Integration including CIG, cXML & EDI technologies
- Demonstrate the ability to work in a complex global matrix organization, to lead cross-functional teams, having excellent understanding of relevant business requirements and dynamics as well as establishing networks with key stakeholders
- Excellent Communication skills with both internal and external stakeholders
- Strong problem solving, technical and analytical skills
- Proactively identify data, analysis, trending and reporting requirements
What You’ll Do For Us
Techno-Functional Development and Support lead for the SAP Ariba Platform
Should possess extensive knowledge on the Ariba SCC processes like PO Collaboration, SMI, Sub-Contracting, Forecasting and Quality modules, and Ariba Sourcing & Contract Management
Be the functional and technical owner for any new functionalities on Ariba Platform
Maintenance of Ariba Network Integration technology and connection to Customer/Supplier systems
Monitoring of the technical messages exchanged between Customer/Supplier systems and the Ariba Network and investigation of any message failures
Submit and track technical issues until resolution
Be the main contact to SAP Ariba Customer Support
Act as subject matter expert on behalf of organizational peers in functional area
Act as advocate within functional areas to support adoption of the SAP Ariba Cloud Service
Make design decisions and responsible for system configuration documentation
Responsible for managing any Ariba system notifications and Addon upgrades in S/4 Hana
Work closely on implementing enhancements to the standard Ariba interfaces as per Project needs
Pay, Benefits & Schedule
Pay Range: United States of America: 152,000 USD - 178,300 USD
Base pay offered may vary depending on geography, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
A full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position, is offered.
Annual Incentive Reference Value Percentage: 15
Annual Incentive reference value is a market-based competitive value for your role. It falls in the middle of the range for your role, indicating performance at target.