IM Transcend Deployment Lead Analyst

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United Kingdom, +6 more countries.

📋 Description

• Provide support for the Supply Chain Finance workstream throughout the various deployment phases of all Transcend releases.

• Assist in Data Migration, Business Simulation Testing (BST), User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Business Adoption, Cutover, and Hypercare activities.

• Collaborate with BPO and GTO teams on the development and deployment of global templates.

• Identify and assess deployment risks along with mitigation strategies.

• Recognize workstream interdependencies with external programs, including Signifi Transact and AFO reporting.

• Aid in the implementation of comprehensive future-state Finance processes as part of the S4/Hana project.

• Prepare data conversion and validation for standard costing purposes.

• Lead activities related to product costing and inventory validation based on the deployment map and schedules.

• Support BST and UAT cycles for each release.

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

• Evaluate and analyze testing outcomes in accordance with compliance standards.

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

• Assist during the post-go-live hypercare period to ensure end users can perform critical 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 mandatory.

• Strong understanding of Product Costing and reporting in manufacturing plants.

• Capability to understand SAP design documentation and testing scripts.

• Knowledge and experience with SAP is essential.

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

• Eagerness to develop expertise in complex financial topics.

• An agile mindset is necessary.

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

• A team-oriented and collaborative approach to work.

• Willingness to travel up to 10% may be required.

• Experience in a significant business transformation or ERP project is preferred.

• Background as a Lead Analyst for a large manufacturing site is preferred.

• Experience leading testing cycles such as BST, UAT, and data validation is preferred.

• Familiarity with the Jira project management tool is preferred.

• Expert knowledge of the SAP ERP platform is preferred.

• Knowledge of digital tools (e.g., PowerQuery, PowerBI) is preferred.

• Experience working in global or virtual environments is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• An inclusive work environment.

• Opportunities for career and personal development.

• Remote work options may be available on a case-by-case basis, subject to Company approval.

• Equal opportunity employment.

• An inclusive interview process with accommodations for applicants with disabilities.