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Westinghouse Airbrake Tech Corp Principal ERP Finance Solution Architect in PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania
Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corp DBA Wabtec Corporation seeks Principal ERP Finance Solution Architect in Pittsburgh, PA.
The Principal ERP Finance Solution Architect will be involved in projects ranging from enhancements to Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) implementations and major initiativesimpacting Finance systems/processes, evaluating requirements, proposing high level solutions aligned with global standards and ensuring successful deployments.
Lead activities for Finance ERP implementations and major initiatives including planning, configuration, testing, training, conversion strategies, and on time rollouts for financial modules
Evaluate project requirements and assess viability and impact of proposals on existing business processes and system architecture- Capture high level solutions and business process flows for major initiatives which have impact on business processes or system architecture. Analyze and highlight any gaps or inefficiencies within the proposals when aligned with cross functional business processes and system architecture.- Ensure changes related to finance ERP implementations/major initiatives go through proper testing and relevant documentation is created for future reference- Own and maintain important process documentation and workflow designs that are relevant to cross functional business processes and system ecosystems- Transition new implementation solutions to the operational support team for level 1 and level 2 issues and provide support for level 3 issues- Communicate lessons learned post implementation- Proactively Identify and drive projects that simplify the system footprint and/or streamline finance processes- Work with IT leaders and module owners for prioritization of critical issues and assist on resolution when required- Support the IT organization and finance with month end close activities as related to finance modules and integrations when required
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, plus 6 years of experience. Required experience must include any amount of experience in all of the following:
- finance processes and key ERP functionalities and configurations aligned to financial processes;- information systems design (development experience with iQmplementation, customization, business analyst or technical analyst experience) implementation or operations; and- implementation of Oracle financials including Project Accounting.
Telecommuting position can be performed anywhere in the US. The Principal ERP Finance Solution Architect position requires quarterly travel to various, domestic Wabtec Corporation sites where manufacturing plants are located. The travel frequency is approximately once per quarter. The purpose of travel is to attend internal meetings to gather requirements, conduct milestone testing, provide support as needed, and lead training. Occasional domestic travel required to Wabtec manufacturing sites.
Must also have authority to work permanently in the U.S. Applicants who are interested in this position may apply at www.jobpostingtoday.com, reference #28144 for consideration.