Sr. Business Analyst, SAP Production Planning

Fincantieri Marine Group has an opening for a Senior Business Analyst in the IS Department at our Green Bay, WI location.

Fincantieri Marine Group is a main subsidiary of Fincantieri, a global organization with 20 shipyards across the world, a workforce of twenty thousand people and a mission to be world leaders in all segments that demand the very best in marine solutions. We strive to be the shipbuilder of choice in safety, quality, value and dependability by offering innovative and competitive maritime solutions tailored to our customers' needs.

Life at FMG

Fincantieri Marine Group has career opportunities at our three Wisconsin-based shipyards located at Marinette, Sturgeon Bay, and Green Bay, and our headquarters in Washington, D.C. We offer competitive wages, exceptional benefits with excellent premiums, and ample opportunities for advancement. And our large backlog provides the opportunity for long-term job security.

We are convinced that real change comes from the people who advocate it: people who are committed, dedicated and passionate about what they do help create the Company's future, the future of the sea, and their own future. We welcome those who thrive in a fast paced environment and aspire to develop, grow, and leave their mark on our shipbuilding history dating back more than 230 years.

Position Summary

The Senior Business Analyst, SAP PP is responsible for acting as a liaison between the users across the FMG organization and the IT department and enhancing the solution platform to meet the needs and goals of the business. This position supports the business by analyzing business needs, solidifying requirements, troubleshooting issues, training focal points users, managing projects and defining solutions. This role is also a member of the IT Applications Team and will provide functional and technical support to Business Users to ensure the highest level of customer satisfaction. Domestic travel may be required.

Essential Skills and Functions

o Acts as a business guide for Planning and Production processes throughout the concept, design, realization, and support SAP project stages

o Collaborate with business stakeholders and IT resources to propose unified and effective solutions

o Evaluate with key stakeholders the business processes and needs to increase efficiency, productivity, and functionality and translate these requirements into specifications for developers

o Assist developers in unit testing deliverables and facilitates the user acceptance testing (UAT) with business partners in order to ensure quality and functionality

o Define and manage project elements including scope, schedule, cost, and deliverables, in collaboration with business stakeholders

o Interface and communicate with program/project teams, management and stakeholders on a regular basis regarding project expectations and performance

o Effectively communicate project expectations and performances to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion

o Manage IT project and program risks, issues, and scope changes using defined program governance processes and tools

o Work with other IT personnel to troubleshoot any problems with SAP programs to craft incident solutions and root cause resolutions

o Create, review and deliver end-user documentation (user guide, process flow charts, training materials) and training

o Expertise across the processes areas of Planning and Production as they relate to scheduling, quality, and build strategy

o Knowledge of the mandates in force for Shipbuilders, with both commercial and military customers

o Traverse Engineering design and change documentation and processes as they relate to manufacturing and document functional and technical specifications

o Driven to continuously learn new practices, processes, methodologies, and technologies.

o Must have strong Microsoft Office Suite computer skills

o Must have strong organizational, time management, written and verbal communication skills

o Must have ability to maintain confidentiality and a professional demeanor

o All employees are required to adhere to ISO and OHSAS policies established by FMG and shall have high values for safety awareness

o Other duties as assigned