Senior Specialist ERP Platform Services

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Job Function
Technology Product & Platform Management

Job Sub Function
Technology Operations Support

Job Category
Scientific/Technology

All Job Posting Locations:
Beerse, Antwerp, Belgium, Breda, Netherlands

Job Description
Johnson & Johnson is seeking a
Senior Specialist ERP Platform Services
, within the Supply Chain Technology Services team. The position is based in
Beerse - Belgium
Technology Services manages all IT infrastructure (architecture, engineering, deployment and support) for the Johnson & Johnson Family of companies world-wide. The
Senior Specialist ERP Platform Services
is a seasoned SAP Basis and IT Manager professional, with strong experience in strategic direction-setting to define, capture and manage business platform requirements, connected to external trends.

Responsibilities Include

• Collaborate on the SAP landscape Consolidation strategy as SAP Basis technical architect for S/4 HANA Supply Chain Transformation
• Install, configure, maintain and support multiple ERP landscapes and 3rd party tools
• Steers & coaches both J&J as non-J&J Employees on various tasks (project & operations)
• Be a champion of ERP Core Platform Services within the EMEA region while ensuring regional requirements are reflected in the global functionality roadmap
• Serve an ERP domain specialist and focal point for architectural planning, assessment and frameworks including capacity tuning and performance management
• Help program and project management in identifying key technical risks, prepare and lead technical mitigation plans
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with key global Business partners.
• Work directly with Business partners/ Technology Product Owners/developers/SaaS vendors/architects to drive solutions to build stronger, more reliable applications
• Interact with technologists around the world, building global and regional services and relationships with some of the most passionate, dedicated, and caring individuals in the world.
• Embrace continuous improvement as culture within the team
• Ensure close partnership with peer ERP IT Managers to ensure consistent messaging to global teams and connect externally (outside J&J) with peer IT Managers
• Ensure Excellence in Compliance – GxP, SOX and Data Security

Qualifications

• A minimum of a Bachelor's degree is required, preferably in Computer Science/Information Technology or relevant work experience. A Master's or advanced degree is preferred
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and help achieve measurable results progressively and consistently is required
• Ability to work in a global matrix organization
• Seeing the bigger picture and long-term solutions instead of going for the quick paths
• Ability to communicate across all IT functions in order to learn and leverage across J&J is required
• Proficient in SAP technology stack. 10+ years of hands-on experience in delivering SAP Projects in Basis and technical experience in SAP Basis
• SAP BASIS tasks such as Designing & Implementing Landscape and Infrastructure, Client Strategy, Capacity Planning (Sizing), High-Availability & Disaster Recovery setup, Backup & Recovery Strategy, Storage systems, SAP Upgrades, OS/DB Migration, Solutions, and Basis Administration
• Knowledge of emerging HANA ecosystem and associated architecture
• In-depth understanding of core IT infrastructure concepts: data centers, cloud solutions, security, networking, storage, compute, and software applications
• Experience with OMP Supply Chain Solutions is a plus
• Ability to incorporating pilot and innovation programs within strategic roadmaps is required
• Demonstrated experience being a thought leader that is inclined to continuous learning on future IT trends

What's in it for you…?
"Caring for the world, one person at a time…"

As an employee we consider you as our most valuable asset. We take your career seriously. As part of a global team in an innovative environment your development is key and our day-to-day responsibility. Through e-university, on the job training, various projects and programs, we ensure your personal growth.

Our benefits make sure we care for you and your family now and in the future.

Required Skills
Preferred Skills:
Critical Thinking, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Empowering People, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Industry Analysis, Operational Excellence, Organizing, Product Knowledge, Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), Program Management, Quality Assurance (QA), Resource Planning, Service Request Management, Software Development Management, Technical Credibility, Technical Support, Technical Writing