ERP Implementation Managers (State of Illinois ACTS/HCM/SAP)

REMOTE Positions. Preference will be given to applicants located in the Springfield, IL or Chicago, IL area. Internationally based applicants are not eligible and will not be considered. Preference will be to US Citizens or Green Card holders. Applicants with work visas must stipulate precise US work visa status, e.g., H-1B must have approved I-140.

Attadale is a Chicago-based consultancy serving some of the most sophisticated clients, including the State of Illinois. We have been in business for 17 years, are Chicago-based, and solve some of the most complex business issues facing our clients.

We are currently recruiting for two experienced SAP ERP consultants to lead implementation solutions for the State of IL SAP implementation of the financial and human capital ERP system. Attadale Partners is not a staffing agency - we are a full service management consultancy and these are full-time employment opportunities with Attadale, which will offer the applicants a career pathway unmatched by other agencies.

The following seven (7) responsibilities have been defined by the State of Illinois. In addition, Attadale is looking for applicants that have outstanding interpersonal skills, are capable of leading workshops and teams, ability to clearly articulate complex issues in simple manner executives can understand, collaborative and a team player:

1. Resources will support the implemented project enterprise management system in the form of processes and procedures for tracking task lists to identify and resolve problems and issues in a timely manner, work with stakeholders and CMS’ team to develop milestone schedules and go/no go criteria.
2. Resources will analyze design documentation from CMS ACTS/SAP/HCM to determine accuracy of the intended solution. Where appropriate, the resources will propose alternative solution(s) for CMS’ consideration.
3. Resources will monitor the functional gaps identified during the design sessions and track defects identified during the user acceptance testing. Resources will propose alternatives to CMS to address the identified defects and clear them.
4. Resources will review and validate business requirements with the CMS team, review business process mapping, and propose options to improve alignment of CMS ACTS/SAP/HCM requirements to agency needs and business practices.
5. Resources will coordinate with the CMS team, identify resource requirements, and provide project status reports as requested to designated leadership and committees, as deemed necessary.
6. Resources will facilitate meetings, conduct, and lead presentations and/or training sessions with end-users, key managers, and administrators.
7. Resources will ensure adequate change management is performed to transition individuals, teams, and impacted stakeholders to the desired state in CMS ACTS/SAP/HCM, as deemed necessary.

Requirements

The following ten (10) minimal requirements are specifically articulated by the State of Illinois. Applicants are encouraged to show how they meet all these minimum requirements. In addition, Attadale values highly your experience working and directing teams, interfacing with client staff, clear and confident communications skills, ability to lead workshops to brainstorm and solve business blockers:

1.      Resources must possess at least two (2) years of combined experience in training, development, and working in production environments of SAP’s Enterprise Resource Planning and Financial Management module.

2.      Resources must possess at least two (2) years of experience in State government budgetary process. 

3.      Resources must possess at least two (2) years of experience consulting with a development team to document any software bugs and assist with resolution.

4.      Resources must possess at least two (2) years of combined experience troubleshooting and upgrading SAP software.

5.      Resources must possess at least one (1) year of experience using procurement software system that is integrated with an enterprise financial system.

6.      Resources must possess at least one (1) year of combined experience training, developing, and working in production environments of SAP’s Human Capital Management module.

7.      Resources must possess at least one (1) year of experience using SAP’s Enterprise Resource Planning and Financial Management module to track various State government funds and develop reports on the General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Project/Cost Accounting, payment, and receipts processing.

8.      Resources must possess at least one (1) year of experience assisting agency management with ensuring the segregation of duties within SAP’s Enterprise Resource Planning and Financial Management module.

9.      Resources must possess at least one (1) year of experience performing planning, analysis, designing, requirement definition, functional design, development, testing and implementation of IT solutions.

10.  Resources must have industry experience in financial/ accounting/ inventory-asset management in SAP.

Benefits

These are full-time REMOTE positions with competitive benefits.

Attadale serves some of the most sophisticated and successful companies in the world. Our clients engage Attadale because our work drives change that increases profitability and improves decision support, all while delighting employees and customers. In addition to being challenged, Attadale offers competitive salaries commensurate with experience, paid time off, BCBS healthcare, 401(k) matching, profit sharing, dependent care accounts, and other benefits. However, more importantly, you will be mentored by experienced staff to help you fulfill your career aspirations and goals. We offer a great work/life balance, collegial team mates, and interesting work to stretch your skills and capabilities.

Preference will be given to applicants located in the Springfield, IL or Chicago, IL area. Internationally based applicants are not eligible and will not be considered. Preference will be to US Citizens or Green Card holders. Applicants with work visas must stipulate precise US work visa status, e.g., H-1B must have approved I-140.