IT Expert - SAP Migration Cockpit, Data Services, BW, BPC, SAC

Please carefully read the job description before applying. Only shortlisted candidates who meet the requirements will be contacted.

The position isOn-sitein Brussels.

The European Commission’s financial and accounting management is supported by a corporate information system known as ABAC. It consists mainly of ABAC Accounting (SAP ECC-based), ABAC Workflow (in-house developed using Oracle database, WebLogic, and JAVA), and ABAC SAM (SAP ECC-based). Furthermore, it includes the ABAC Data warehouse (in-house developed using Oracle database and SAP Business Objects reporting) and a middleware (SAP PI service bus, Oracle service bus). The Directorate General for Budget (DG BUDG) supervises ABAC’s continuity and reliability, plans its future evolution, strives for continuous improvement, and ensures compliance with the Financial Regulations and Accounting Rules. The main objective of DG BUDG is to design and implement a new Corporate Financial & Accounting Information System called SUMMA. This system will be based on a single environment using SAP S/4HANA and aligned with the DG BUDG’s roadmap and priorities. It will also be optimized for integration with the corporate systems of the Commission. The new system is developed in line with the SAP Activate methodology and the Commission’s project management approach, PM2. Implementing this platform will help DG BUDG to make its financial IT landscape future-ready, improve its user experience, increase its capacity to process data, and strengthen control of available data. It will also raise cost-effectiveness, support reliable, consistent, and timely information, and allow for predictive analytics and flexible modifications while driving system robustness and business continuity. The upgrade is expected to bring several benefits, such as lower total cost of ownership by staying closer to SAP standard and an improved time-to-market by reducing development time. However, the success of this implementation depends on adopting S4H’s standard processes through SAP’s Best Practices and keeping customization to the bare minimum. This will require a significant joint effort from the business, IT, and the implementation partner(s).

DESCRIPTION OF THE TASKS

TheSAP Migration Cockpit, Data Services, BW, BPC, and SAC Consultantis responsible for leading the design, development, and implementation of complex data migration, reporting, forecasting, and planning solutions using SAP Migration Cockpit, SAP Data Services, SAP BW, SAP BPC, and SAP SAC. The consultant will work closely with DGs to understand their business needs, evaluate the data migration, planning, and reporting requirements, and develop migration and reporting strategies that are aligned with the client’s goals. The role also involves working collaboratively with cross-functional teams to ensure the successful delivery of data migration, reporting, forecasting, and planning projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead data migration, reporting, forecasting, and planning projects from start to finish, including defining project scope, developing project plans, and managing project timelines and budgets
• Provide expert-level guidance on data migration, reporting, forecasting, and planning best practices and methodologies, including SAP Migration Cockpit configuration, customization, and scripting, as well as SAP Data Services integration and usage, SAP BW data modeling and reporting, and SAP BPC forecasting
• Collaborate with clients to define data migration, reporting, forecasting, and planning requirements and develop data migration, reporting, forecasting and planning strategies that align with the client’s business goals
• Design and develop complex data migration, reporting, forecasting, and planning solutions, including data mapping, conversion, and migration scripts using SAP Migration Cockpit, SAP Data Services, SAP BW, SAP BPC, and SAP SAC
• Configure and customize SAP Migration Cockpit, SAP Data Services, SAP BW, SAP BPC, and SAP SAC to meet client-specific requirements
• Perform data quality checks and resolve data migration, reporting, forecasting, and planning issues, including troubleshooting complex technical issues
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including project managers, technical architects, and developers, to ensure the successful delivery of data migration, reporting, forecasting, and planning projects
• Develop and deliver training programs on data migration, reporting, forecasting, and planning best practices, SAP Migration Cockpit, SAP Data Services, SAP BW, SAP BPC, and SAP SAC usage
• Document data migration, reporting, forecasting, and planning processes and procedures and contribute to the development of data migration, reporting, forecasting, and planning standards and templates

LEVEL OF EDUCATION
The minimum educational qualification corresponds to Level 6 of the European Qualification Framework which typically corresponds to a bachelor’s degree of 3 years in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Economics, or a related field

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• At least 7 years of experience in SAP data migration, reporting, forecasting, and planning, including significant experience with:
  • SAP Migration Cockpit
  • SAP Data Services
  • SAP BW
  • SAP BPC
• Strong knowledge of SAP data migration reporting, forecasting, and planning best practices and methodologies, including experience with:
  • SAP S/4HANA migration and consolidation
  • with a particular emphasis on SAP BW and BPC
• Expert-level proficiency in SAP Migration Cockpit configuration, customization, and scripting, as well as SAP Data Services usage and integration with SAP Migration Cockpit
• SAP BW data modeling and reporting, and SAP BPC consolidation
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to lead and mentor junior team members
• Experience managing complex data migration reporting, forecasting, and planning projects, including developing project plans and managing project budgets and timelines
• Certification in SAP Migration Cockpit, SAP Data Services, SAP BW, SAP BPC, and SAP SAC is preferred
• Experiences considered a serious asset:
  • Treasury
  • Liquidity forecasts
  • Financial Forecasts
  • Experience with SAP EPM
  • SAP Analytics Cloud

Due to the particular nature of a large international organization such as the European Commission, candidates should also have the following non-technical skills:

• The capability of integration in an international/multicultural environment, rapid self-starting capability and experience in working in a team
• Ability to work in a multicultural environment, on multiple large projects

SPECIFIC EXPERTISE

The following specific expertise is mandatory for the performance of tasks:

• At least 5 years of specific expertise in IT Project Management
• At least 5 years of experience in financial & contract management

CERTIFICATIONS & STANDARDS

The following standards/certifications are mandatory for the performance of tasks:

• SAP Certified Application Associate – SAP S/4HANA for Management Accounting Associates
• SAP Certified Application Associate – Financial Accounting in SAP ERP 6.0 EhP7

Levels 8 - 10

Delivery mode: On-site (Brussels)
Deadline: 21/06/2023