IM Transcend Deployment Lead Analyst

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Ireland, +5 more countries.

📋 Description

• Provide support to the Supply Chain Finance workstream during the deployment phases of all Transcend releases.

• Assist in data migration, Business Simulation Testing (BST), User Acceptance Testing (UAT), business adoption, cutover, and hypercare.

• Collaborate with BPO and GTO teams for the development and deployment of a global template.

• Identify and evaluate deployment risks along with mitigation strategies.

• Recognize workstream interdependencies with external programs such as Signifi Transact and AFO reporting.

• Demonstrate Credo-based leadership to promote inclusiveness and ongoing career and personal development.

• Prepare for data conversion and validation processes for standard costing.

• Oversee product costing and inventory validation activities in accordance with deployment timelines.

• Provide support for BST and UAT cycles for each release.

• Collaborate with TPO, GTO, and GPO teams to address test defects.

• Review and assess testing outcomes in accordance with compliance standards.

• Partner with Business Adoption Leads, GPO, TPO, BPO teams, and Base Business Stakeholders to implement comprehensive change management strategies.

• Assist with post-go-live hypercare to ensure that end users can carry out essential functions.

• Ensure compliance with the J&J change management framework.

• Report directly to the Supply Chain Finance Deployment Manager.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 4 years of relevant professional experience is required.

• A bachelor’s degree is required.

• Strong understanding of Product Costing and manufacturing plant reporting.

• Ability to interpret SAP design documentation and test scripts.

• Required knowledge and experience with SAP.

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to maintain a big-picture perspective while paying attention to detail.

• A passion for developing expertise in complex financial topics.

• An agile mindset.

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to clearly explain complex issues.

• A team player with a collaborative working style.

• Experience with major business transformation or ERP projects.

• Background as a Lead Analyst in a large manufacturing site.

• Experience in leading testing cycles, including BST, UAT, and data validation.

• Familiarity with the Jira project management tool.

• Expert knowledge of the SAP ERP platform.

• Knowledge of digital tools such as PowerQuery and PowerBI.

• Experience working in global or virtual environments.

• This position may require up to 10% travel.

🏝️ Benefits

• Annual bonus based on set targets, contingent on pay grade/location, employee performance, and company performance.

• Vacation days.

• Parental leave for a minimum of 12 weeks.

• Bereavement leave.

• Caregiver leave.

• Volunteer leave.

• Well-being reimbursement.

• Programs supporting financial, physical, and mental health.

• Service anniversary and recognition awards.

• Insurance plans available for employees and, in select locations, eligible dependents.