Functional Business Analyst
IT
Irving, TX, USA
Role: Functional Business Analyst (SAP MDG / S4HANA)
Location: Basking Ridge, NJ or Irving, TX
Work Model: Hybrid (3 Days/Week Onsite)
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Functional Business Analyst to support and lead critical SAP initiatives within a fast-paced telecommunications environment. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in SAP S/4HANA, SAP MDG, FIORI, Contract and Pricing Data Management, and large-scale SAP implementations. This role requires a highly analytical and detail-oriented professional who can collaborate across business and technical teams to drive system enhancements, process improvements, data governance, and successful project delivery.
Key Responsibilities
- Analyze existing business systems and processes to identify improvement opportunities.
- Gather, document, and manage business and functional requirements.
- Perform gap analysis and recommend scalable SAP solutions.
- Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) during requirement elicitation sessions.
- Create functional specifications, process flows, wireframes, and supporting documentation.
- Lead and support SAP implementation projects through design, testing, deployment, and post-production support.
- Ensure successful execution of change management and configuration activities.
- Monitor system performance and recommend corrective actions as needed.
- Validate system functionality against business requirements and acceptance criteria.
- Develop user manuals, configuration documents, training materials, and technical reports.
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful project execution and issue resolution.
Core Responsibilities
- Manage Contract and Pricing Data within SAP environments.
- Ensure article and data attributes are properly configured and maintained.
- Document system updates and modifications resulting from test activities.
- Manage daily article creation and update processes while ensuring SLA compliance.
- Maintain production, quality, and development system data integrity.
- Execute weekly SAP data validation reports across regions to ensure data accuracy.
- Generate monthly reports covering:
- Article additions and updates
- Vendor updates
- Direct and indirect site updates
- Pricing changes by category
- Provide leadership and management teams with status reporting and data insights.
- Support data governance, process optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Required Qualifications
- 7-10 years of Business Analysis experience.
- Strong experience with:
- SAP S/4HANA
- SAP MDG (Master Data Governance)
- SAP FIORI
- SQVI Reporting
- Contract and Pricing Data Management
- Experience serving as a Functional Lead for major SAP implementations, including:
- R15D
- R18
- Reverse 2.0
- Ability to lead and coordinate cross-functional teams.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
- Extensive experience working with large datasets, reporting, and data validation.
- Strong project management capabilities.
- Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
- Ability to work independently and drive results with minimal supervision.
- Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Proficiency with Google Workspace (G Suite) applications.
Preferred Qualifications
- BA or BS degree in Finance, Business Administration, Information Systems, or a related field.
- Experience in the telecommunications industry.
- In-depth knowledge of regional wireless telecommunications markets, business operations, and service providers.
- Experience supporting enterprise-scale SAP transformation programs.
Desired Skills
- SAP Master Data Governance (MDG)
- SAP S/4HANA
- SAP FIORI
- SQVI
- Data Governance
- Pricing Management
- Contract Management
- Business Process Analysis
- Requirements Gathering
- Gap Analysis
- Project Leadership
- Data Analytics
- Change Management
- Telecommunications Industry Knowledge
What Makes a Successful Candidate
- Self-starter with strong ownership mentality.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Detail-oriented with a focus on data quality and operational excellence.
- Proven ability to lead functional workstreams in complex SAP environments.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance are available to qualified candidates who meet eligibility requirements.