Manager IS (SAP BI Platform)

Purpose: Job Title:Manager IS (SAP BI Platform) Company:The Home Depot Requisition #:39628 Job Function:Information Technology
Employment Status:Full-Time
Travel:0
Relocation:Yes

Job Description:
Position Purpose

Hands on experience with the SAP BI Platform including architecture, development, report delivery methods, web integration, and governance. Develop and execute the governance and strategy for SAP Business Intelligence within the organization, including the interaction with other New Dimension products. Must be able to leverage existing resources highly skilled in the SAP Business Intelligence strategy, build proof-of-concept demonstrations and work with SAP project teams to deliver process functionality through the SAP Business Intelligence. Some management experience of architects and developers is required. Must be able to demonstrate an understanding of management principles in a multi-project implementation. Must be able to build relationships with key members of IT management. Must be able to resolve IT problems by analyzing issues, determining the appropriate courses of action, providing tactical direction and reallocating resources when necessary. This position oversees and manages several teams of associates in the development, implementation and ongoing support of existing and new software applications and hardware platforms which may include telecom responsibility. Works closely with end-user groups to ensure operational stability and that new applications meet the practical needs of the company.



Major Tasks, Responsibilities and Key Accountabilities


Builds relationships with key user and store operation groups to identify and resolve business issues.

Manages system development and support activities to meet user needs in a timely and cost effective manner while ensuring the right things get done as per the governance process.

Manages and tracks the progress of multiple development projects.

Project management and administration that include work plans, projtrac, resource planning and control, writing status reports, and preparing annual budgets.

Communicates status of development design to supervisors and end users.

Selects, develops and motivates assigned staff.



Nature and Scope


Typically reports to a Director, Senior Manager, or Vice President.

Typically have supervisory responsibilities for Engineers or Specialists at all levels.

Typically requires frequent persuasion or influencing of others.

Typically procedures for analyzing situations and making conclusions are diverse.

Typically considers among many different options or procedures when solving problems.

Typically, once given general assignments, determines priorities and defines what should be done and how to do it.



Environmental Job Requirements


Located in a comfortable indoor area.

Under regular pressure to meet deadlines, quotas and/or must frequently deal with difficult issues related to people or situations.





Preferred Qualifications


7 plus years experience in related field; 3 to 5 of which is in a leader/ team lead capacity.

> The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a Bachelor’s degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job.

8+ years of SAP project experience

3 full SAP implementations

Team lead experience in a multi-project environment

Excellent communication skills



Minimum Qualifications

Must be eighteen years of age
Must pass the Drug Test
Must pass the Background Check
Must pass pre-employment tests if applicable



Education Required

The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a high school diploma and/or GED.

Years of Relevant Work Experience - 5



Physical Job Requirements

Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.



Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies


Knowledge of MS Office and Lotus Notes.

Expert proficiency with the Home Depot software architecture, methodology, and governance process.

People leadership/supervisory skills

Technical skills may include experience with one or more of: UNIX, Informix, COBOL, JAVA, Catalyst WMS and YMS, Korn Shell Scripting, Novell, Netware, nnet, Sequelink, TSO/ISPF/MVS, DB2/SQL, JCL, CSP, CICS TCP/IP, Visual Basic, Networking, and LAN administration.

Problem solving and analytical skills.

Presentation, facilitation and writing skills.

Project management- estimating, planning, controlling, and execution.