ERP Solution Architect (SAP Basis Administrator) (m/f)

- Identify, recommend, design and implement ERP solutions including recommendations for the platform, database, operating system and front end layers.
- Install, configure, test, manage, maintain and upgrade software including database, operating system and application.
- Design, implement and test technical aspects of related ERP interfaces.
- Perform risk assessments of the solutions including delivery and support.
- Provide time and cost estimates for hardware, software, maintenance and support.
- Provide technical guidance on monitoring, resource capacity, upgrades, new technologies
- Proactively seek opportunities to optimized and improve processes, system performance, bottlenecks, potential security risks
- Create documentation according to internal standards including but not limited to project management, Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), Standard Operating Procedures, Work Instructions, Installation Qualification, change control
- Ensure compliance (SOX, FDA) and a quality approach, follow best practices and ensure that audit requirements are met
- Perform system copies, upgrades, patch management and other necessary system maintenance such SAP Kernel upgrades, updating plug-ins
- Develop, test, update and implement continuity of operations processes
- Perform incident, change, problem and release management activities
- Assist with trouble-shooting, resolution of escalated
- Strong understanding of technology and internal strategic platforms, solutions, products
- Excellent oral and written communications
- Strong interpersonal ability
- Ability to blend strategic thinking & tactical delivery of solutions
- Ability to work under pressure of multiple projects and deadlines
- Ability to interpret and apply required policies and procedures
- Experienced in designing robust solutions
- Experienced at identification and resolution of incidents and problems
- Display leadership qualities in a team setting
- Must have an understanding of software architecture and design principles as well as the software lifecycle processes
- Ability and experience in applying and maintaining patch levels and security configurations
- Experience in supporting production applications including resolution of end user issues and requests
- Understanding of Sarbanes Oxley (SOx), Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requirements
- Profound experience of Project Management
- SAP Basis or development experience
- Software vendor certification
- ITIL V3 Foundation
- Experience working with remote and global teams

Specialized Skills: - AIX, Linux, Windows Enterprose Operating systems
- DB2, MSSQL, MFG Pro, MaxDB
- ERP Systems such as SAP, QAD
- Tivoli Storage Management
- Disaster recovery
- Virtualized environments
- SAP Certification
- Exposure to CRM, ITS Web Portal, Process Integration

Weitere Qualifikationen: SAP consultant, SAP administrator