SAP IS-U (Billing and Rates) Lead/Architect at Houston (Onsite/Hybrid)

Overview

On Site
Depends on Experience
Contract - W2
Contract - Independent
Contract - 12 Month(s)

Skills

SAP
IS-U
Billing
Rate
ABAP
HANA
AMI
CCS
Utility

Job Details

Role: SAP IS-U (Billing & Rate) Architect/Lead

Location: Houston, TX (Hybrid)

Job type: 12 Months Contract to hire

JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE
Under the IT Applications Utility Customer Service department, this position will be responsible for leading the innovative development of business solutions, implemented through IT, to enable the business to meet its objectives. The role, together with support from Client's Enterprise Architect (EA) function and IT Business Analyst (BA) are responsible for creating a fully integrated, effective business solution. The role is an active thought leader and application visionary who shapes the technology demand among the business unit.
The role requires an in-depth understanding of available IT technologies, the business unit's operations, its operating model, capability needs, and business challenges. The role also requires an in-depth knowledge and understanding of Customer System technologies with a special emphasis on SAP, the business unit's operations, its operating model, capability needs, and business challenges.
The team member will be principally responsible for the solution architecture, design, and support of Client s Customer System application portfolio, including but not limited to the architecture and design of systems associated with SAP Industry Solution for Utility (IS-U), SAP HANA, AMI experience, and integration with MDMS or other meter reading applications.

The team member must have SAP IS-U experience with a key focus in SAP Billing and Rates.
This position will report directly to the IT Service Delivery Manager for Utility Customer Service, who is principally focused on business application solution delivery.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Minimum education required of the position
Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.

Minimum experience required of the position Solution Architect, Sr: At least 10 years of experience working with technology and how it supports the business.
Experience working with Customer System solutions is a plus.
SAP IS-U and HANA experience is required.
At least 5 years of SAP Billing and Rates support experience.
Ability to program using ABAP code is required.

Minimum knowledge, skills and abilities required of the position

  • Hands on knowledge of implementing Billing related enhancements
  • Have a strong understanding of Billing and Invoicing processes (Meter to Cash, Cycle Billing, Joint and Collective Invoicing, and Budget Billing
  • AMI Experience (interfacing CCS with MDMS to accept reads from MDMS)
  • Strong understanding with connecting CCS to MDMS to obtain Billing Determinants
  • Exposure to Bill Print configuration (Print Workbench)
  • Deep understanding and practical experience of industry solutions
  • Working knowledge in all areas of technology (infrastructure, commercial applications, software development, end-user platforms, IT operations).
  • Planning experience, especially the design of longer-term strategies.
  • Ability to communicate and present effectively with all levels in the organization, including executive management.
  • Excellent interpersonal communications skills.
  • Excellent writing and presentation skills.
  • Working knowledge of architecture concepts and the ability to integrate business needs and technology capabilities.


Any certificates, licenses, etc. required for the position
SAP certifications are a plus.
ABAP certifications are a plus.

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