JOB SUMMARY

****MUST HAVE SAP (MM) EXPERIENCE)****

Manages one or more information Systems or Services functions for a specific user group/functional area/region or the entire organization. Responsibilities include but are not limited to analysis, selection and modification of enterprise systems, application software, installation of network hardware and software, and database management. Provides overall leadership to the effort required to protect the company’s data, tools and information systems. Ensures infrastructure architecture standards to maximize efficiency and support platform compatibility. Requires subject matter knowledge of user group for practical application of system characteristics. Coordinates delivery of services to user groups and ensures IT service is uninterrupted. Selects, develops, and evaluates personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function. Note: Typically focused on internal IT service delivery for employees, but may have an external client focus if involved with company-hosted, web-enabled, or outsourced solutions delivery.

The SAP IT Manager is responsible to lead and manage a team of SAP and IT professionals, ensuring effective collaboration and performance, supports, enhances and delivers projects related to SAP and non-SAP system for enterprise connected eco-system.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

· Define, develop and implement a department strategy, which contributes to the business strategic direction

· Develop and communicate an understanding of the business strategy as it pertains to other IT Departments.

· Understand and communicate business strategy and develop application & technical infrastructure to support this strategy

· Deliver IT services in line with business requirements to internal customers, standardize platforms, and ensure Hardware/Software/Solution meets baseline compliance and implementation standards

· Financial Management/ Cost Center Management; forecasting of costs and management of IT financials for your IT cost center including variance analysis.

· Management of Assets, Capital Costs, Prepare ROI related documentation and Business Cases.

· Prepare and Analyze financial data and results.

· Create action plans as needed.

· Responsibility for financial forecasting and cost management of group IT function.

· Identify creative ways to reduce cost by streamlining processes and systems (i.e. modification of responsibilities or consolidation of tasks, elimination of non-value added processes, or complete re-engineering of processes and systems)

· Accountability for the overall provision of an end to end IT service across agreed services

· Accountability for driving the IT service agenda and for facilitating and implementing IT service improvements across the business.

· The communication and management of operational IT service issues

· Collaborate with internal IT teams to effectively deliver services to end users

· To identify, track and manage key operational risks to the service, providing strong co-ordination with the business, IT and Operational Risk. High attention given, but not limited to, business continuity, IT audit requirements and software compliance

· Drive metrics management and performance of IT support and services with a focus on a data driven continuous improvement approach.

· Participate in the exchange of ideas and information across the global IT organization to help drive standardization and sharing of best practice initiatives.

· Collaborate with, and understand the needs of internal/external customers from a business process and product perspective to help drive key IT solutions for driving operational efficiencies

· Accountability for the accurate and timely delivery of monthly reporting to the business regarding IT service performance, including service trends, improvement activity and SLA attainment.

· Accountability for the provision of a reliable and stable service which meets the customer’s needs and is sustainable.

· To build a clear understanding of the service requirements of the business

· To support the incident management process by clearly articulating business impact during for affected service(s) during major incidents and driving completion of corrective actions and problem management activities.

· Drive awareness of change management activity for high category services ensuring that the business impact of change activity is understood and risks to business processing highlighted.

· Selects, develops, and evaluates personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the IT function.

· Coordination of work schedules, priorities, and performance management of IT personnel.

· Demonstrate a commitment to customer service; anticipate, meet and exceed expectations by solving problems quickly and effectively, making customer issues a priority

· Ability to work effectively under pressure with constantly changing priorities and deadlines

· Understand and embrace the global IT strategic direction

· Adhere to all safety and health rules and regulations associated with this position and as directed by superior.

· Enforce and follow all procedures and policies within IT and the company.

· Participate in internal audit programs and drive non conformance issues to conclusion.

· Project Management as required

· May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS

· Proven success in Project management of region and/or global related projects

· Ability to participate in projects to ensure regional/global readiness

· ITIL Process Management knowledge to ensure compliance and use of global, regional and/or site defined processes

· Experience in ensuring processes/people is in place to support area of responsibility.

· Experience in the management and participation of Greenfield and Merger related duties within a region, across regions or globally.

· Understanding of Licensing and Contracts.

· Working knowledge of security team requirements including patching and deviations.

· Ability to work effectively under pressure with constantly changing priorities and deadlines

· Proficiency in use of personal computers, Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word and Powerpoint) and e-mail skills required.

· Basic knowledge of Open Source solutions.

· Good experience in ERP System (SAP) functional knowledge and procure to pay (P2P) business processes.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

· Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or Management Information Technology

· 6 to 8 years experience in a relevant Jabil IT position OR equivalent external work experience, including at least 5 years experience in a supervisory or management role within an Information Technology department.

· ITIL Foundation Certification Preferred or an equivalent combination of education, training or experience.

· Experience in SAP Implementation full cycle with strong SAP functional knowledge on modules like Materials Management (MM) and Purchasing (PU), as well as with detailed understanding of Supply Chain Management (SCM) integrated processes.

WORKING CONDITIONS

· Regular business hours. Some additional hours may be required.

· Travel requirements: Domestic and/or International, up to 50%.

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