What are the responsibilities and job description for the CL - SAP Programming Consultant. position at RICEFW Technologies Inc?
Job Description : SCOPE OF THE PROJECT :
The state is of South Carolina has implemented SAP Finance, Material Management and HR. DHHS is leading the effort to report their finance & HR data with their existing system KPIs as well as with historical archives. DHHS has a current SAP BI Platform and SQL Server SSIS implementation that needs ongoing Operations, Maintenance, Changes, and Enhancements as well as architectural leadership as DHHS goes through major data reporting changes and needs.
DAILY DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES :
Within project schedules and other defined deadlines, candidate will provide functional and technical services including :
Design reporting architecture and platform configuration requirements to meet the high demand for analytical, operational, and compliance reporting.
Architect reporting data structures from DHHS data sources, both relational and non-relational.
Refine report and dashboard requirements with project team members, finance and HR subject matter experts, and executives.
Extract and Load data from diverse sources with MS SQL Server SSIS packages and model analytic infrastructure.
Design, prototype, develop, test and implement SAP BusinessObjects 4.2 IDT universes, Web Intelligence reports, Dashboards and / or Crystal Reports to meet those requirements.
Assist in source data investigation plus help design / refine data models and strategies into an integrated, high performing data warehouse design, allowing for robust reporting and analytical capabilities.
Develop and execute unit, system and user acceptance test plans
Resolve technical and business issues
Help mentor finance and HR staff and executives on BI Launchpad, Web Intelligence & Crystal Reports for Enterprise
Help maintain and upgrade SAP Business Objects Intelligence Platform, Crystal Servers and Data Federator as appropriate
Work closely with network, database & system administrators.
Provide technical knowledge transfer via paired programming, peer coaching, and written documentation.
Provide effective and timely oral and written communications to management, peers and users
Identify and escalate issues and risks to management in a timely manner.
REQUIRED SKILLS (RANK IN ORDER OF IMPORTANCE) :
Experienced with installation and configuration of SAP Business Intelligence software
3 years of experience in developing and implementing universes and Web Intelligence reports
Experienced in developing and implementing Dashboards
Experience in designing MS SQL Server SSIS packages and writing Sql queries.
Able to interpret and document business requirements, develop technical specifications and test processes to meet requirements
Able to formulate technical resolutions to business issues
Able to troubleshoot and resolve problems
Able to work closely with others in a team environment
Able to work independently, self-motivated.
Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
PREFERRED SKILLS (RANK IN ORDER OF IMPORTANCE) :
Experience with BusinessObjects Tools and Data Federator
Experienced in full lifecycle of data warehouse delivery including analysis, design, dimensional modeling, development, testing, implementation, training and support
Familiarity with major industry relational and non-relational database management systems
Proficient with MS Office tools (e.g. Word, Excel, Visio, Project)
REQUIRED EDUCATION / CERTIFICATIONS :
Bachelors in IT, Business or equivalent experience
PREFERRED EDUCATION / CERTIFICATIONS :
MCSA, MCSE, SAP CERTIFIED APPLICATION ASSOCIATE,
Additional Sills : Skills :
Category
Name
Required
Importance
Level
Last Used
Experience
SAP Data Services
Expert
Currently Using
2 - 4 Years
SAP Upgrade Experience
Expert
Currently Using
2 - 4 Years
Miscellaneous
Ability to analyze and document, business and system processes using various methods and tools.
Expert
Currently Using
2 - 4 Years
Miscellaneous
Ability to deal effectively with the needs of technical peers, technical and user management, users, vendors, and staff members, and to communicate clearly and effectively in spoken and written form
Expert
Currently Using
2 - 4 Years
Programming Languages
Crystal Reports
Expert
Currently Using
2 - 4 Years
Experience with SAP, Business Warehours, Business Objects, Tableua, PCM
Expert
Currently Using
2 - 4 Years
