Transcend Deployment Lead Analyst

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States, +10 more locations.

📋 Description

• Assist the Supply Chain Finance workstream during the deployment phases of all Transcend releases.

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

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

• Identify and assess deployment risks along with mitigation strategies.

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

• Deliver Credo-based leadership to promote inclusiveness and ongoing career and personal growth.

• Prepare for data conversion and validation related to standard costing.

• Lead product costing and inventory validation efforts in accordance with the deployment map and schedules.

• Support BST and UAT cycles for every release.

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

• Review and evaluate testing outcomes to ensure compliance with standards.

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

• Provide support during post-go-live hypercare to guarantee that end users can execute essential functions.

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

• Report directly to the Supply Chain Finance Deployment Manager.

• Assist in the implementation of future-state Finance processes in the S4/HANA project, including inventory accounting, product costing, manufacturing variance reporting, and other supply chain financial and reporting procedures.

⛳️ 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.

• Capability to understand SAP design documentation and test scripts.

• Knowledge and experience with SAP are required.

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

• A strong desire to build expertise in complex financial subjects.

• An agile mindset.

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

• A team-oriented and collaborative working style.

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

• Experience as a Lead Analyst for a large manufacturing facility is preferred.

• Experience in leading testing cycles – 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 (PowerQuery, PowerBI, etc.) is preferred.

• Experience working in global or virtual environments is preferred.

• May require up to 10% travel.

🏝️ Benefits

• Consolidated retirement plan (pension).

• Savings plan (401(k)).

• Long-term incentive program.

• Vacation – 120 hours per calendar year.

• Sick time – 40 hours per calendar year, with additional provisions for employees in Colorado and Washington.

• Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays – 13 days per calendar year.

• Work, Personal and Family Time – up to 40 hours per calendar year.

• Parental Leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child.

• Bereavement Leave – 240 hours for an immediate family member; 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year.

• Caregiver Leave – 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period.

• Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year.

• Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year.

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

• Inclusive interview accommodations available.

• Compensation and benefits will align with local market standards for candidates hired outside the United States.