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Line of Service AdvisoryIndustry/Sector Not ApplicableSpecialism SAPManagement Level Senior Associate & Summary A career in our Advisory Service Delivery Centre is the natural extension of PwCs leading class global delivery capabilities. We provide premium, cost effective, high quality services that support process quality and delivery capability in support for client engagements.Job Title: SAP Consulting, SAP Ariba, Senior AssociateCompany Description:At PwC, we connect people with diverse backgrounds and skill sets to solve important problems together and lead with purpose for clients, our communities and for the world at large. It is no surprise therefore that 429 of 500 Fortune global companies engage with PwC.Acceleration Centers (ACs) are PwCs diverse, global talent hubs focused on enabling growth for the organization and value creation for our clients. The PwC Advisory Acceleration Center in Bangalore is part of our Advisory business in Canada. The team is focused on developing a broader portfolio with solutions for Risk Consulting, Management Consulting, Technology Consulting, StrategyConsulting, Forensics as well as vertical specific solutions.PwC's high-performance culture is based on passion for excellence with a focus on diversity and inclusion. You will collaborate with and receive support from a network of people to achieve your goals. We will also provide you with global leadership development frameworks and the latest in digital technologies to learn and excel in your career. At the core of our firm's philosophy is a simpleconstruct: We care for our people.Globally PwC is ranked as the 3rd most attractive employer according to Universum. Our commitment to Responsible Business Leadership, Diversity & Inclusion, work-life flexibility, career coaching and learning & development makes our firm one of the best places to work, learn and excel.Job OverviewPwCs continued success in Canada has created unprecedented new opportunities for exceptional people to join the practice at the Senior Associate level. We are looking to appoint our future leaders, people with an outstanding record of accomplishment in building a business and delivering results, people who have the vision and foresight to take their career to the next level and be part of a winning team.Recent growth of the PwC Consulting practice has created a need for high performing SAP Ariba experts to join our SAP Practice and embrace a challenging career in a progressive environment.Our practice focuses on bringing tangible and sustainable benefits to our clients by achieving the business benefits from their existing systems or through the implementation of new system solutions.As a Senior Associate, you will work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:Analyze clients business requirements and processes and recommend / develop solutions to meet their needs.Design, configure and document SAP Ariba solutions based on business requirements.Manage the testing process including developing and executing test scripts to discover errors and issues in business process, system configuration, documentation, or training.Assisting with data migration, training, production cutover, hyper care, and application sustainment.Position Requirements:Years of experience: 5 to 8.Minimum of 4 End-to-End SAP Ariba implementations.Ability to design, configure, test, deploy, and support Ariba upstream and downstream modules, including one or more of the following: Supplier Lifecycle and Performance, Supplier Risk, Category Management, Strategic Sourcing, Contract Management, Spend Analysis, Guided Buying / Buying and Invoicing, Commerce Automation, Business Network (for Procurement and Supply Chain).Ability to run system demos / fit-to-standard / validation workshops to understand / gather client requirements, analyze gaps, advise on leading practices / processes, and propose optimal solutions.Ability to create workshop presentations, business process documentation, functional design documentation, test script documentation, user training documentation (for end users), and knowledge transfer documentation (for client support teams).Experience with key integration points between SAP Ariba and S/4HANA; ability to assist and manage the team to ensure delivery of the integrated solution.Experience with converting data (data migration) to SAP Ariba, including advising on data objects to be loaded, data load templates to be used, executing the data load, and validation of loaded data.Experience with testing, including creating test scripts, executing unit / system integration tests, managing/supporting user acceptance test, and managing defect resolution (across all test cycles).Knowledge about system enhancements and configuration, including experience with resolving technical and functional issues (including resolving issues with SAP directly through SAP Ariba Connect / SAP for Me (SAP Support)).Experience with delivering training to end users and super users, production cutover, hypercare (post-go-live support), knowledge transfer to client support teams, and application sustainment.Excellent written and oral communication skills; strong analytical skills.Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate / work well in a team setting with internal (PwC) and external (client / SAP) team members.A demonstrated commitment to valuing differences and working alongside diverse people and perspectives.An interest in upskilling for a digital world and technology trends; an openness to learning new tools and adapting how you work.Strong knowledge of Microsoft tools including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Project, SharePoint, and Teams.Experience with project planning and methodologies (SAP Activate Methodology for SAP Ariba)Nice to have:Certifications in one or more of the following is preferred:SAP Supplier ManagementSAP SourcingSAP Ariba ContractsSAP Ariba ProcurementSAP Business (Ariba) Network Supply Chain CollaborationManaged Gateway for Spend & Network (Ariba Cloud Integration Gateway (CIG))Experience with implementing SAP Materials Management / Sourcing and Procurement.Experience with project management tools such as SAP Cloud ALM for SAP Ariba, HP ALM, Azure DevOps, Jira.Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified) Degrees/Field of Study required:Degrees/Field of Study preferred:Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)Required SkillsOptional SkillsDesired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)Travel Requirements Not SpecifiedAvailable for Work Visa Sponsorship? NoGovernment Clearance Required? NoJob Posting End Date October 30, 2024

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