SAP Hana Developer

Summary

Join Version 1's S4 programme, a generational opportunity to implement SAP S/4HANA at NIE Networks. This programme is a fundamental enabler of business transformation, requiring an excellent communicator with a blend of SAP S/4HANA experience and knowledge. You will design and champion standard solutions to ensure end-to-end data, systems, and process integrity. Understanding of regulatory commitments is a plus. Technical skill and the ability to communicate and drive design aligned with programme principles to various stakeholders are crucial. The role involves detailed discovery and procurement of SI, aiming to design and implement SAP systems aligning with NIE Networks' business goals.

Requirements

• Experience in a product consulting, system integration or architect role: A minimum of 10 years’ experience in SAP
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in SAP S/4 HANA
• Participation in more than 2 separate projects, including at least 1 in the role of SAP Solution Architect, in the past 5 years, with a minimum of 1 full cycle implementation
• Working knowledge of: SAP-compatible security, integration and reporting solutions
• SAP Fiori
• SAP standard methodologies
• SAP licensing metrics
• Excellent leadership skills
• Team management experience during complex project delivery
• Ability to respectfully challenge proposals which deviate from programme principles and fully justify any deviations from standard recommended by this role
• Ability to work self-sufficiently and in a team environment, as an informed and trusted leader and advisor
• Proven ability for making, and delivering upon, informed decisions in line with principles and strategies
• Excellent communication skills, proven at senior steering, operational, team and technical levels

Responsibilities

• Operationally dedicated to the S4 Programme and working closely with S4 SRO, Programme Manager and Applications Architect in successfully delivering the Stage 1 & 2 project objectives
• To drive and deliver S4 programme principles within the S4 Programme, the CIO Architect team and overall CIO and advocate S4 inputs to align with enterprise architecture
• To have ongoing engagement within the S4 Programme, the CIO and impacted business areas to ensure that the full SAP solution is accurately represented and fully understood
• To stay up-to-date with SAP product developments and innovations and practical customer applications and share this within NIE Networks

Preferred Qualifications

• Relevant 3rd level qualification
• Working knowledge of the following SAP functional areas: core Finance, Procurement and Stores as well as Utilities including metering services, meter reading and market operations and new connections
• Certification in S/4 HANA, BASIS or other SAP solutions
• Relevant utilities sector experience
• SAP S/4 HANA Utilities experience
• Experience of a range of transition approaches: brown, blue, greenfield
• Experience of migrating to SAP cloud-hosted solutions: RISE and non-RISE
• Skills and experience in: SAP security, integration and reporting solutions
• SAP-recommended or equivalent project tooling including architecture, process, data, testing, training

Benefits

• Share in our success with our Quarterly Performance-Related Profit Share Scheme, where employees collectively benefit from a share of our company's profits
• Strong Career Progression & mentorship coaching through our Strength in Balance & Leadership schemes with a dedicated quarterly Pathways Career Development programme
• Flexible/remote working, Version 1 is tremendously understanding of life events and people’s individual circumstances and offer flexibility to help achieve a healthy work life balance
• Financial Wellbeing initiatives including; Pension, Private Healthcare Cover, Life Assurance, Financial advice and an Employee Discount scheme
• Employee Wellbeing schemes including Gym Discounts, Bike to Work, Fitness classes, Mindfulness Workshops, Employee Assistance Programme and much more
• Generous holiday allowance, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, marriage/civil partnership leave and special leave policies
• Educational assistance, incentivised certifications, and accreditations, including AWS, Microsoft, Oracle, and Red Hat
• Reward schemes including Version 1’s Annual Excellence Awards & ‘Call-Out’ platform
• Environment, Social and Community First initiatives allow you to get involved in local fundraising and development opportunities as part of fostering our diversity, inclusion and belonging schemes