Senior Information Technology Product Management Specialist

Senior Information Technology Product Management Specialist

Company:
The Boeing Company

The Boeing Company is currently seeking a Senior Information Technology Product Management Specialist to join the team in Berkeley, MO; Mesa, AZ; North Charleston, SC; Plano, TX; or Seattle, WA.

Join our team as Senior Information Technology Product Management Specialist, where you will play a pivotal role in bridging the gap between business operations and technology for Ariba. Collaborating closely with both business and Information Technology (IT) stakeholders, you will drive the realization of essential capabilities for our dynamic indirect spending team. If you have a deep understanding of business processes and a passion for leveraging IT solutions to optimize operations, this is the perfect opportunity to make a significant impact and contribute to our organization's success.

Position Responsibilities:

• Oversees the end-to-end Procure-to-Pay (P2P) process, developing and implementing P2P strategies and policies
• Manages vendor relationships and contract compliance, ensuring timely and accurate processing of purchase orders and invoices
• Monitors and reports on P2P performance metrics, leading and mentoring the P2P team
• Utilizes knowledge in Procurement process and Ariba solution (Upstream module and Downstream module, Guided Buying, Ariba Cloud Integration Gateway (CIG) and Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) with understanding of SAP Materials Management (MM) and finance
• Leads and facilitates requirement gathering session, document business requirements, perform Fit Gap Analysis
• Maintains Ariba configuration workbook, end-to-end solution design, functional specification preparation, realization, and coordination of deployment activities
• Demonstrates business acumen, knows latest industry trends, and looked as an internal expert on the P2P product (Ariba, SAP) as well as the associated Enterprise Resource Planning integrations that drive the buy 2 pay processes
• Translates Functional Specifications into Application design documents, co-ordination with BASIS, Advanced Business Application Programming (ABAP), Process Integration (PI) team, testing of new functionality or enhancements, prepare test plans and yest scripts
• Performs unit tests and integration tests of Ariba solution
• Collaborates with cross functional teams comprising of business subject matter experts (SMEs), architects, developers and Systems Integrators (SIs) (vendor consultants) on current processes and proposing solutions to enhance current systems
• Acts as a single point of contact for business as a subject matter expert in P2P across all transactional systems
• Researches and evaluates potential solutions in the Source to Pay (S2P) space in partnership with the business and application architecture team, performs Proof of concept (POC), and drive implementation of the proposed solution
• Supports and influences the analysis, design and support of software solutions that meet business partner needs; primary area of focus will be on SAP solutions to Ariba
• Identifies, recommends and implements complex configuration solutions and implement full cycle configuration to meet business needs; create and update associated documentation
• Develops, reviews, and maintains functional/application design documents in collaboration with stakeholders and SI partners
• Participates in the project delivery during testing cycles and lead the root cause analysis and correction of issues
• Supports business efforts in developing a solutions roadmap to support the client's immediate and long-term source-to-pay objectives
• Researches complex or multiple processes, applications, systems and data to identify functional requirements for application or system design
• Consults with customers to clarify and refine complex requirements. Interprets and translates complex requirements into functional specifications
• Leads and performs activities to develop and execute tests to validate system functionality against specifications

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• 10+ years of experience in relevant role supporting technology (systems and data analyst, architecture, systems integration, etc.)
• 10+ years of experience working in a cross functional environment with all levels in the business from individual contributors to executive leadership
• 5+ years of experience leading a software development team through the full software life cycle
• 5+ years of experience with SAP Ariba (configuration, enhancement, customization, integration)

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor's degree or higher
• Certifications in SAP S/4 Hana P2P and/or Ariba
• Experience working in a global team

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

Pay & Benefits:

At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary pay range: $140,250 - $203,550

Language Requirements:
Not Applicable

Education:
Not Applicable

Relocation:
Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Export Control Requirement:
This is not an Export Control position.

Safety Sensitive:
This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.

Security Clearance:
This position does not require a Security Clearance.

Visa Sponsorship:
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Contingent Upon Award Program
This position is not contingent upon program award

Shift:
Shift 1 (United States of America)

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