Principal IT ERP Functional Analyst - Ariba

Requisition ID # 172291 

Job Category: Information Technology 

Job Level: Manager/Principal

Business Unit: Information Technology

Work Type: Hybrid

Job Location: Oakland

Department Overview
Information Systems Technology Services is a unified organization comprised of various departments which collaborate effectively in order to deliver high quality technology solutions.

Position Summary

Principal IT ERP Functional Analyst – Ariba, configures, implements, maintains and upgrades Ariba products (Buying and Invoicing, Contract Management, Supplier Lifecycle and Performance, Supplier Risk Management, Supply Chain Collaboration and Sourcing), and works closely with SAP ERP application modules (Supply Chain Management, Finance, HCM and Work Management). Analyzes business requirements, creates functional design documents and performs system configuration.

PG&E is providing the full salary/pay range for this position. The actual amount paid to an individual will be based on multiple factors, including, but not limited to, internal equity, specific skills, education, licenses or certifications, experience, market value, and geographic location. The range to reasonably expect will be around the minimum and the midpoint $144,000 - $194,000. The final decision will be made on a case-by-case basis related to the factors above. This job is also eligible to participate in PG&E’s discretionary incentive compensation programs. 

Bay Area Min: $ 144,000

Bay Area Max: $ 244,000

This new teammate needs to be able to come to Pacific Gas and Electric Company's Oakland headquarters 3 days a week, since all project team is here in person Tuesday to Thursday.

Job Responsibilities

• Analyze end-to-end complex business processes and information needs of one or more business functional areas.
• Understand in detail the current and future business environment of business clients; effectively anticipate, identify, and fully meet business needs using an integrated approach leveraging industries leading practices and Ariba / SAP standard capabilities.
• Evaluate and document alternatives that provide the most effective solutions to complex business problems.
• Identify, propose, and influence solutions to complex business problems utilizing Ariba and SAP product capabilities
• Embrace and promote Fit to Standard mindset within business and project teams.
• Evaluate custom code solutions to help business and IT understand risks and costs of customizing vs. using standard functionalities; advocate for using standard functionalities to lower future implementation cost and total cost of ownership (TCO) for solutions.
• Analyze and design solutions independently with minimal guidance on the most complex projects.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for successful end to end solution designing and implementation.
• Mentor and provide guidance to junior analysts and team members, fostering knowledge-sharing and professional development within the IT ERP group.
• Develop and maintain strategic relationships with key stakeholders, including vendors, business partners, and executive leadership, to advocate for effective technology adoption and process improvement.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities for automation, optimization, and innovation within ERP and procurement processes.

Qualifications

Minimum:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or job-related discipline or equivalent experience
• 10 years of Solution implementation experience using Ariba modules: Buying & Invoicing, Contract Management, Supplier Lifecycle and Performance, Supplier Risk Management & Sourcing

Desired:

• Graduate Degree or equivalent experience
• Proficiency with SAP integrations
• Experience implementing or supporting Service Procurement
• Experience implementing or supporting Supply Chain Collaboration,
• Ariba certifications
• Experience working with large cross-functional teams
• Ability to analyze and design solutions independently with minimal guidance
• Advanced knowledge and technical competence in ERP concepts, principles, and practices in multiple business areas and ERP modules
• Demonstrated understanding of Supply Chain business processes and connected business functions
• Fieldglass service procurement experience
• Broad supply chain exposure
• Utility experience