Responsibilities
Accountabilities:
The DVM Architect accountabilities includes, but is not limited to…
- Lead in DVM areas to deliver scope of work related to DVM projects across SAP platform.
- Partner will IT teams during project pursuit for solution design, resource planning and cost estimations.
- Manage all aspects of archiving project implementation from requirements gathering to post go-live activities adhering to PepsiCo’s defined methodology.
- Create & update project solution documents (FSDs, diagrams, test plans, etc.).
- Work with ABAP resources to align technical specifications to functional requirements.
- Lead and coordinate configuration and implementation of archiving objects within the project scope according to signed off user requirements. (KEY).
- Ensure required systems validation standards with regards to design and test specifications are met.
- Performs closing activities, including formal review and sign-offs with business stakeholders.
- Collaborate with global teams for standards and direction on technical decisions.
- Acts as quality assurance (QA) lead and/or performs reviews on technical designs and builds to ensure all standards are met.
- Ensure adherence to release and change management processes, control compliance while performing technical activities.
- Stay up-to-date with technology and industry trends by proactively participating in training, self-study, conferences, webcasts, user group participation, reading or other relevant means.
- Adhere to annual performance processes including setting objectives and measurement and performance evaluation.
- Provides outstanding customer service to direct and indirect customers.
Qualifications
Key Skills/Experience Required
- Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Computer Science
- Minimum 6-8 years hands-on SAP Data Archiving and DaRT Implementation experience
- 5+ years experience working with teams across multiple geographies
Mandatory Technical Skills
- Must have experience in full Implementation life cycle of SAP Data archiving.
- Hands-on experience with managing Content Servers or any other Imaging solution (i.e. PBS PCL, IXOS, Filenet, Documentum, etc.); PBS PCL experience is preferred.
- Experience implementing and sustaining PBS Add-On is preferred.
- Deep understanding of one or more SAP functional areas such as FI/CO and Logistics.
- Deep understanding of dependencies between SAP Technical, ABAP Development and other SAP implementation activities such as configuration, landscape and system planning and security required.
- Knowledge of ITIL tools & processes, MS Office products, Project implementation methodology and Production support desired.
Mandatory Non-Technical Skills
- Ability to independently plan and manage deliverables.
- Excellent analytical and problem solving skills.
- Ability to collaborate with teams across multiple geographies.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.
- Ability to work flexible hours based on varying business requirements.
- Provides outstanding customer service skills to direct and indirect customers.
- Experience in IT, CPG industry preferred.
Differentiating Competencies Required
- Global acumen & Geographical sensitivity: Considers local issues and challenges within the context of current events as well as the broader business, not just his/her own geographic area, function or business category.
- Relationships: Develops effective and rewarding working relationships with people across different cultures and/or business categories.
- Innovations: Generates insights that lead to new ideas that can be implemented in the business / IT processes.
- Stakeholder Management: Navigating through stakeholders and having critical conversations.
- Displays trust, openness and transparency with others to deliver commitments when working on shared goals.