SAP Functional Product Designer

Ford Motor Company
Full-time•$87k-166k/year (USD)•Dearborn, United States
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<p style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(251, 249, 248); color: rgb(22, 21, 19); font-family: &quot;Oracle Sans&quot;, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; margin: 0px 0px 16px; orphans: 2; scrollbar-width: thin; text-align: left; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;">&nbsp;</p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(251, 249, 248); color: rgb(22, 21, 19); font-family: &quot;Oracle Sans&quot;, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; margin: 0px 0px 16px; orphans: 2; scrollbar-width: thin; text-align: left; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 32, 96); font-family: &quot;Segue UI&quot;, serif;"><span style="scrollbar-width: thin;">We made history and now we work to transform the future – for our customers, our communities and our families. You'll see your work on the road every day, helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford, you can build more than vehicles. Come build what matters.</span></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(251, 249, 248); color: rgb(22, 21, 19); font-family: &quot;Oracle Sans&quot;, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; margin: 0px 0px 16px; orphans: 2; scrollbar-width: thin; text-align: left; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"><br><span style="color: rgb(0, 32, 96); font-family: &quot;Segue UI&quot;, serif;"><span style="scrollbar-width: thin;"><strong style="scrollbar-width: thin;">Enterprise Technology</strong>&nbsp;plays a critical part in shaping the future of mobility. If you’re looking for the chance to leverage advanced technology to redefine the transportation landscape, enhance customer experience and improve people’s lives, this is the opportunity for you. Join us and challenge your IT expertise and analytical skills to help create vehicles that are as smart as you are.</span></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(251, 249, 248); color: rgb(22, 21, 19); font-family: &quot;Oracle Sans&quot;, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; margin: 0px 0px 16px; orphans: 2; scrollbar-width: thin; text-align: left; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 32, 96); font-family: &quot;Segue UI&quot;, serif;"><span style="scrollbar-width: thin;"><strong style="scrollbar-width: thin;">In this position...</strong></span></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(251, 249, 248); color: rgb(22, 21, 19); font-family: &quot;Oracle Sans&quot;, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; margin: 0px 0px 16px; orphans: 2; scrollbar-color: rgba(49, 45, 42, 0.15) rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); scrollbar-width: thin; text-align: left; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 32, 96); font-family: &quot;Segue UI&quot;, serif;"><span style="scrollbar-color: rgba(49, 45, 42, 0.15) rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); scrollbar-width: thin;">Ford Motor Company is seeking a highly experienced SAP Functional Product Designer (expert in SAP S4 HANA Sales and Distribution (SD) &amp; Vehicle Management System (VMS)) for the Vehicle Invoicing and Drafting Application (VI&amp;D).&nbsp;You must have 10+ years of solid technology experience with demonstrated technical leadership capability. Vehicle Invoicing and Drafting (VI&amp;D) is a Mainframe/COBOL Legacy application which we are modernizing/transitioning to SAP, with the help of a Consulting Firm/System Integrator.</span></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(251, 249, 248); color: rgb(22, 21, 19); font-family: &quot;Oracle Sans&quot;, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; margin: 0px 0px 16px; orphans: 2; scrollbar-width: thin; text-align: left; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"><br><span style="color: rgb(0, 32, 96); font-family: &quot;Segue UI&quot;, serif;"><span style="scrollbar-width: thin;">Based in Dearborn, MI, this is a hybrid position with a required four-day onsite presence each week.&nbsp;Relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates.</span></span></p> <h3>Responsibilities</h3><p>&nbsp;</p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 32, 96); font-family: &quot;Segue UI&quot;, serif;"><strong>What you'll do...</strong></span></p><ul style="list-style-type: disc;"><li style="color: rgb(0, 32, 96); margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><span style="font-family: &quot;Segue UI&quot;, serif;">Lead/Guide the SAP Modernization effort of VI&amp;D utilizing your strong expertise in&nbsp;SAP S4 HANA Sales and Distribution (SD) &amp; SAP Vehicle Management System (VMS) with Tax knowledge</span></li><li style="color: rgb(0, 32, 96); margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><span style="font-family: &quot;Segue UI&quot;, serif;">Lead/Guide the transition to SAP including all of the following: validate the solutioning of the System Integrators (design, build, test, &amp; deployment), navigate the hyper-care phase, and facilitate the long-term support activities including future enhancements and upgrades</span></li><li style="color: rgb(0, 32, 96); margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><span style="font-family: &quot;Segue UI&quot;, serif;">Easily assimilate into the existing Global Team and will help to shape the modernization efforts of the Application.</span></li><li style="color: rgb(0, 32, 96); margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><span style="font-family: &quot;Segue UI&quot;, serif;">Maintain accurate systems related documentation and adhere to Systems coding/security standards in accordance with Ford Guidelines/Controls</span></li><li style="color: rgb(0, 32, 96); margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><span style="font-family: &quot;Segue UI&quot;, serif;">Effectively engage in technical discussions within the Application Team, other iERP PDOs, and with other interfacing Applications.</span></li><li style="color: rgb(0, 32, 96); margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><span style="font-family: &quot;Segue UI&quot;, serif;">Strong ability to navigate new, complex, and challenging SAP technical situations with creative solutions</span></li><li style="color: rgb(0, 32, 96); margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><span style="font-family: &quot;Segue UI&quot;, serif;">Ability to bridge Legacy Mainframe Systems with SAP/S4 Hana leading-edge technology</span></li><li style="color: rgb(0, 32, 96); margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><span style="font-family: &quot;Segue UI&quot;, serif;">Analyze complex problems/gaps and develop/identify the most viable and efficient SAP solutions</span></li><li style="color: rgb(0, 32, 96); margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><span style="font-family: &quot;Segue UI&quot;, serif;">Superior capability in analyzing complex business requirements, documenting /updating Functional Specs and can easily guide the Technical Teams in SAP Customizations</span></li><li style="color: rgb(0, 32, 96); margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><span style="font-family: &quot;Segue UI&quot;, serif;">Strong functional experience in supporting&nbsp;SAP upgrades, support, and maintenance of&nbsp;Sales and Distribution (SD) &amp; SAP Vehicle Management System (VMS) modules</span></li><li style="color: rgb(0, 32, 96); margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><span style="font-family: &quot;Segue UI&quot;, serif;">Superior ability to quickly build relationships with people, including Software Engineers and Product Owners</span></li><li style="color: rgb(0, 32, 96); margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><span style="font-family: &quot;Segue UI&quot;, serif;">Demonstrated ability to develop technical solutions, lead, and guide small teams through complex technical situations (Solid Technical Leadership abilities)</span></li></ul><p style="line-height: normal;">&nbsp;</p> <h3>Qualifications</h3><p>&nbsp;</p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 32, 96); font-family: &quot;Segue UI&quot;, serif;"><strong>You'll have...</strong></span></p><ul style="list-style-type: disc;"><li><p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 32, 96); font-family: &quot;Segue UI&quot;, serif;">Bachelor of Computer Science, Information Systems, Systems Programming or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience</span></p></li><li><span style="color: rgb(0, 32, 96); font-family: &quot;Segue UI&quot;, serif;">10+ years of IT experience</span></li><li><span style="color: rgb(0, 32, 96); font-family: &quot;Segue UI&quot;, serif;">7+ years of functional experience with SAP/S4 HANA with a keen ability to use SAP SD/Sales &amp; Distribution, Vehicle Management System (VMS), and Invoicing Processes to modernize a complex legacy application in a fast-paced environment, using Agile Methodology</span></li><li><span style="color: rgb(0, 32, 96); font-family: &quot;Segue UI&quot;, serif;">5+ years d</span><span style="background-color: white; color: rgb(0, 32, 96); font-family: &quot;Segue UI&quot;, serif;">esigning, analyzing requirements, documenting functional specs, integration testing, implementing, trouble-shooting (within SLA Guidelines), and deploying SAP ERP solutions for sales and business transactions using SAP Sales and Distribution/Vehicle Management System (involving Pricing, billing, and Customer Service functions)</span></li><li><span style="color: rgb(0, 32, 96); font-family: &quot;Segue UI&quot;, serif;">5+ years of experience with the Agile Methodology or PDO Framework.</span></li></ul><p><br><span style="color: rgb(0, 32, 96); font-family: &quot;Segue UI&quot;, serif;"><strong>Even better, you may have...</strong></span></p><ul style="list-style-type: disc;"><li><span style="color: rgb(0, 32, 96); font-family: &quot;Segue UI&quot;, serif;">Master’s degree</span></li><li><span style="color: rgb(0, 32, 96); font-family: &quot;Segue UI&quot;, serif;">Formal SAP Training and/or SAP CertificationsFormal SAP Training and/or SAP Certifications</span></li><li><span style="color: rgb(0, 32, 96); font-family: &quot;Segue UI&quot;, serif;">Extensive experience with large complex global SAP Implementations (from Requirements Gathering, Functional Spec Definition, Testing, and Deployment/Support)</span></li><li><span style="color: rgb(0, 32, 96); font-family: &quot;Segue UI&quot;, serif;">Capability and willingness to share knowledge, mentor, and train others that are new to the SAP journey&nbsp;</span></li><li><span style="color: rgb(0, 32, 96); font-family: &quot;Segue UI&quot;, serif;">Experience with COBOL or large complex legacy applications</span></li><li><span style="color: rgb(0, 32, 96); font-family: &quot;Segue UI&quot;, serif;">Experience with automotive or OEM domains, or similar experience</span></li><li><span style="color: rgb(0, 32, 96); font-family: &quot;Segue UI&quot;, serif;">Superior documentation and communication skills</span></li><li><span style="color: rgb(0, 32, 96); font-family: &quot;Segue UI&quot;, serif;">Strong ability to drive requirements gathering sessions with Business Partners</span></li><li><span style="color: rgb(0, 32, 96); font-family: &quot;Segue UI&quot;, serif;">Superior technical competency with great initiative and strong technical leadership capability</span></li><li><span style="color: rgb(0, 32, 96); font-family: &quot;Segue UI&quot;, serif;">Strong can-do attitude with a natural ability to understand a complex Application and interconnections with upstream and downstream Applications</span></li><li><span style="color: rgb(0, 32, 96); font-family: &quot;Segue UI&quot;, serif;">Demonstrated ability to quickly learn and adapt to a wide variety of advanced technologies</span></li><li><span style="color: rgb(0, 32, 96); font-family: &quot;Segue UI&quot;, serif;">Logical/Critical Thinker</span></li><li><span style="color: rgb(0, 32, 96); font-family: &quot;Segue UI&quot;, serif;">Empowered, Independent, Problem Solver, Highly Analytical, Responsible and Friendly</span></li><li><span style="color: rgb(0, 32, 96); font-family: &quot;Segue UI&quot;, serif;">Team Player with an ability to share and train other team members</span></li><li><span style="color: rgb(0, 32, 96); font-family: &quot;Segue UI&quot;, serif;">Highly capable in the midst of ambiguity</span></li><li><span style="color: rgb(0, 32, 96); font-family: &quot;Segue UI&quot;, serif;">Exceptional communication Skills (Both verbal and written)</span></li><li><span style="color: rgb(0, 32, 96); font-family: &quot;Segue UI&quot;, serif;">Experienced in facilitating requirements definition discussions with Product Owners</span></li><li><span style="color: rgb(0, 32, 96); font-family: &quot;Segue UI&quot;, serif;">Process and Detail Oriented (with a keen understanding of the importance of security and controls)</span></li><li><span style="color: rgb(0, 32, 96); font-family: &quot;Segue UI&quot;, serif;">Creative (Out of the Box) Thinker</span></li><li><span style="color: rgb(0, 32, 96); font-family: &quot;Segue UI&quot;, serif;">Experience with Jira and Agile Methodology</span></li><li><span style="color: rgb(0, 32, 96); font-family: &quot;Segue UI&quot;, serif;">Previous automotive industry experience and an understanding of the vehicle life cycle is highly desired</span></li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 32, 96); font-family: &quot;Segue UI&quot;, serif;">You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 32, 96); font-family: &quot;Segue UI&quot;, serif;">As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder…or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:</span></p><ul style="list-style-type: disc;"><li><span style="color: rgb(0, 32, 96); font-family: &quot;Segue UI&quot;, serif;">Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage</span></li><li><span style="color: rgb(0, 32, 96); font-family: &quot;Segue UI&quot;, serif;">Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up childcare and more</span></li><li><span style="color: rgb(0, 32, 96); font-family: &quot;Segue UI&quot;, serif;">Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more</span></li><li><span style="color: rgb(0, 32, 96); font-family: &quot;Segue UI&quot;, serif;">Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases</span></li><li><span style="color: rgb(0, 32, 96); font-family: &quot;Segue UI&quot;, serif;">Tuition assistance</span></li><li><span style="color: rgb(0, 32, 96); font-family: &quot;Segue UI&quot;, serif;">Established and active employee resource groups</span></li><li><span style="color: rgb(0, 32, 96); font-family: &quot;Segue UI&quot;, serif;">Paid time off for individual and team community service</span></li><li><span style="color: rgb(0, 32, 96); font-family: &quot;Segue UI&quot;, serif;">A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day</span></li><li><span style="color: rgb(0, 32, 96); font-family: &quot;Segue UI&quot;, serif;">Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.</span><br>&nbsp;</li></ul><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 32, 96); font-family: &quot;Segue UI&quot;, serif;">This position is a salary grade 7 or 8 and ranges from $86,600- 166,200.</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 32, 96); font-family: &quot;Segue UI&quot;, serif;">Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate's skills and experience, and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope, responsibility and competitive market value.</span><br><br><span style="color: rgb(0, 32, 96); font-family: &quot;Segue UI&quot;, serif;">For more information on salary and benefits, click here:</span></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/fordcareers.co/GSR__;!!N_LtwI-RPugbI9wg0dJn!GHzOxdisS2tieSKHPHdc9Bkkyu4f8QblszIiIQq1X6sbzH2zwQQXSNAy-_hmeXRJonWyiDJ5LqgKHNY$" title="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://fordcareers.co/GSR__;!!N_LtwI-RPugbI9wg0dJn!GHzOxdisS2tieSKHPHdc9Bkkyu4f8QblszIiIQq1X6sbzH2zwQQXSNAy-_hmeXRJonWyiDJ5LqgKHNY$"><span style="color: rgb(0, 32, 96); font-family: &quot;Segue UI&quot;, serif;">https://fordcareers.co/GSR</span></a></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 32, 96); font-family: &quot;Segue UI&quot;, serif;">Visa sponsorship is available for this position.</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 32, 96); font-family: &quot;Segue UI&quot;, serif;">Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 32, 96); font-family: &quot;Segue UI&quot;, serif;">We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.</span></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 32, 96); font-family: &quot;Segue UI&quot;, serif;">#LI-Hybrid</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 32, 96); font-family: &quot;Segue UI&quot;, serif;">#LI-LA1&nbsp;</span></p>

Application Requirements

Requires a bachelor's degree and over 10 years of IT experience, including at least 7 years of functional expertise in SAP S/4HANA SD and VMS. Candidates must demonstrate strong technical leadership and experience with Agile methodologies in complex environments.