IERP Release Analyst

Integrated Enterprise Resource Planning (I-ERP) is an initiative designed to drive operational efficiency and material cost reduction by adopting industry leading practices for Finance and Procurement processes. This program will enable real-time insights and faster decision making, delivering an integrated solution with near real time data and drill down capabilities. I-ERP is the largest business transformation program at Ford with the goal to adopt Best-in-Class Industry standard processes in both Finance (Plan to Report - PTR) and Purchasing (Source to Pay - STP) organizations. SAP S4 is selected as the enabler and tool of choice for the program with functionality to be deployed in the next 3 years. This will provide efficiencies and valuable business insights to make the right strategic decisions. 
This STP release analyst role is key to the Source to Pay space. Strong communication and relationship building skills are important. We work in a fast paced, Agile/Product Driven Organization (PDO) environment to deliver high quality solutions. 

• Play a role in defining and implementing a large-scale SAP S4 I-ERP program

• Support forward thinking for future releases. 

• Lead tactical activities and support overall strategic program objectives.

• Act as Single Point of Contact for STP Product Managers

• Manage the EPICS/Sub Epics/Features for the Product Group 

• Continuously assess issues, risks and opportunities while assisting with resolution

• Gather and Track metrics progress for the Product Group.

• Support gathering and review of metrics to support Major releases as well as to track Production Releases like Release on Demand, Problem Records etc.

• Support System of Delivery (SoD) quarterly Program Increment (PI) planning and facilitation of events – Logistics, breakout sessions, presentations, workshops, etc.

• Prepare Product Teams for Program Increment (PI) planning events.

• Support Product Teams in Source to Pay through Releases, Program Increments and Iterations, providing guidance on SoD processes. 

• Consolidate Product Line Iteration reviews into Product Group Iteration reviews and retros.

• Coordinate, be accountable and ensure Product Teams are progressing, focusing on scope, timelines & release management.

• Champion business cutover and coordinate Product Line related tasks within the Product Group

• Support resolving PDO and Foundational related dependencies with Product Managers

• Remove blockers and impediments by ensuring teams are bringing issues to appropriate governance forums

Qualifications

• Experience in areas of SAP Project management, Agile delivery, cross PDO Integration management

• Knowledge of Agile processes, ceremonies and familiarity with SAP Source to Pay process and team structures.

• Ability to collaborate with technical and business teams to support processes in a timely manner.

• Previous experience supporting SAP Deployment projects and understanding of different release trains and dependencies.

• Self-starter, desire for continuous improvement and strong attitude to learn the functional and technical aspects of the program.

Qualifications that are nice to have

• Business Functional knowledge in Finance and Purchasing is a plus. 

• Experience working with third party vendors and service providers.

• Strong oral and written communication skills. Ability to communicate effectively with all levels in the Program. 

• Large scale Program experience

• Demonstrated ability to multi-task and manage multiple priorities

• Demonstrated problem-solving and analytical skills

• Ability to influence and motivate people (This role works with ~400+ People)

• Experience working in a fast-paced environment.