Advisor, Application Integration & Operations Analyst (SAP)
Location: Home Office (Remote) | Reports to: Technology & Integration Manager – SAP
Company: The Intersect Group (on behalf of our client)
Company Overview
Our client is a global leader in advanced manufacturing and mobility, operating at scale across a complex supply chain and world?class financial operations. They are known for engineering excellence, customer-centric innovation, and an unwavering commitment to safety, sustainability, and quality. The organization values collaboration, continuous improvement, and building technology platforms that enable high?performance teams around the world.
Role Summary
As an Advisor, Application Integration & Operations Analyst, you will design, implement, sustain, and enhance complex, multi?regional SAP environments that power Supply Chain and Finance & Controlling operations. You’ll serve as the subject matter expert across SAP Basis administration, integrations, performance, and security—ensuring high availability and reliable business outcomes.
You’ll architect end?to?end integrations between SAP and non?SAP systems, govern SI partner delivery and incident response, and lead security hardening, compliance, and disaster recovery planning. Your work will directly influence system stability, data integrity, and the speed at which the business delivers value globally.
Key Responsibilities
- Architect & administer enterprise SAP landscapes (e.g., ERP, BW, PI/CPI/PO, Gateway), including system parameters, performance tuning, patching, and upgrades.
- Design and implement integrations between SAP and non?SAP platforms using established interface patterns (IDoc, RFC, OData, APIs, web services) and define KPIs to optimize flow efficiency.
- Govern SI partner delivery as the single point of contact for SAP technical topics; monitor SLAs, track health indicators, and lead Major Incident Management.
- Harden security at the application layer (gateway/message server), apply OSS security notes, and collaborate on Cyber Security objectives, SAP GRC, SoD, and SOX controls.
- Lead architecture reviews for production systems, interfaces, and network considerations; document decisions and ensure scalability and resilience.
- Manage DR/BCP for SAP: maintain plans, run periodic tests, and coordinate activation in emergencies with data center and infrastructure teams.
- Drive automation & innovation in operations (e.g., monitoring, provisioning, role management, and routine administrative tasks) in partnership with automation teams.
- Collaborate cross?functionally with network, data center, functional, and development teams to deliver projects on time and with quality.
Key Requirements
- 7+ years of hands-on SAP Basis administration supporting large, global SAP landscapes; experience leading onsite/offshore partners and 24×7 environments.
- Depth in system integration across SAP and non?SAP solutions (IDoc/RFC/OData/APIs), plus middleware experience (e.g., SAP CPI/PO or equivalent).
- Strong security background: SAP GRC role design & analysis, gateway/message server hardening, OSS security notes, encryption/SSO, and SOX/compliance frameworks.
- Proven capability in performance tuning, capacity planning, system copies/refreshes, upgrades/patching, and monitoring/observability.
- Experience with DR/HA planning and execution (e.g., clustering, replication strategies) and coordinating tests with infrastructure teams.
- Familiarity with databases and OS commonly used in SAP environments (e.g., HANA/Oracle/MS SQL; Linux/UNIX/Windows) and core networking concepts.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Visio, PowerPoint; ability to document architectures, runbooks, and KPIs clearly and succinctly.
- Soft skills: excellent communication, stakeholder management, analytical problem?solving, adaptability, and the ability to drive outcomes in complex, global settings.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule (including occasional nights/weekends/holidays for releases or incidents); domestic and international travel as needed; valid driver’s license required.
Why This Role Matters
You’ll be the go?to expert ensuring that mission?critical finance and supply chain processes run securely, reliably, and at scale. Your leadership across integration, security, and operations will accelerate transformation initiatives and unlock measurable business value.
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