Description
Work Arrangement:
Hybrid: This position does not require an employee to be on-site full-time to perform most effectively. This position requires an employee to be onsite 3 times per week . Other than the 3 times per week on site, the employee's role enables them to work at a GM facility or off-site as frequently as needed or desired.
Please Note:
This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.
Please note:
Role subject to U.S. export control restrictions. Successful candidates must either be a U.S. Person (defined by U.S. law as a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, asylee, or refugee) or a non-U.S. Person who is eligible to obtain any required export control authorization.
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Sponsorship:
GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP (e.g., H-1B, TN, STEM OPT, etc.) NOW OR IN THE FUTURE.
About GM Defense
GM Defense (GMD) continues a 100-year legacy of designing, validating, and manufacturing vehicles and equipment in support of defense and other government customers. Within GM Defense, the recently created Autonomous Driving and Robotics group is charged with adapting, integrating, and enhancing GM's automated driving capabilities to the needs of GM Defense customers.
The Role:
GMD is looking for a Business Solutions Lead SAP- Plan to Produce & Mfg. Plant Integrations lead to join our team. This person would be responsible for leading the implementation and maintenance of the Plant to Produce, Quality Management and Mfg. Plant Integration workstreams within GMD SAP. They will ensure that the processes in these areas support our business processes and goals, and that they meet business requirements.
The Business Solutions Lead SAP- Plan to Produce & Mfg. Plant Integrations lead will collaborate with a number of internal stakeholders and the GMD Digital Transformation team to deliver quality solutions. They will serve as the SAP representative for these functional areas and related activities during the lifecycle of the implementation, and lead processes related to the ingesting of new programs into SAP. They have detail knowledge of the SAP implementation and business processes for their assigned skilled functional area(s), along with knowledge of GM manufacturing/quality processes and systems.
What You'll Do:
- Support the deployment of the GMD ERP system and contribute to the development of a robust ERP operations plan to optimize system performance and usability.
- Lead and coordinate the collection and analysis of SAP master data requirements to support the integration of new programs, ensuring seamless data ingestion and system compatibility
- Align cross-functional business and technical teams to ensure goal alignment, resolve conflicting priorities, and foster collaboration across departments.
- Develop, manage, and maintain comprehensive product requirements, use cases, and functional specifications to guide development and implementation efforts.
- Identify and integrate critical business deliverables into IT project plans, ensuring timely execution and alignment with project milestones.
- Lead and conduct testing and quality assurance activities to ensure deliverables meet business requirements, validate business processes, and support timely issue resolution and escalation.
- Support product launches within the GMD user community by developing and delivering end-user training programs, creating and reviewing training materials, driving training requirements, and ensuring effective knowledge transfer to facilitate successful adoption.
- Develop reports, interfaces, and analytics to enhance system usability and support data-driven decision-making,
- Provide support to the Business Solutions - Source to Pay/Forecast to Plan lead on an as-needed basis, aiding with tasks and initiatives to ensure successful project delivery and alignment with business objectives.
Additional Description
Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications):
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Business, Information Technology, or related discipline) or equivalent experience.
- 5+ years of full-time, hands-on experience working with SAP applications, including implementation, customization, and support.
- Proven ability in Plan to Produce (PTP) and Quality Management (QM) modules within SAP
- Demonstrated understanding of GM manufacturing/quality processes and systems
- Demonstrated experience delivering SAP enhancements, including system upgrades, process improvements, and user-driven solutions.
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently while maintaining alignment with team goals and organizational direction
- Ability to travel up to 20% of the time domestically or higher based on business needs.
What will give you a competitive edge (Preferred Qualifications):
- Master degree in a relevant field (e.g., Business, Information Technology, or related discipline) or equivalent experience.
- Extensive experience (7+ years) working with SAP applications, specializing in the setup and management Plan to Produce and Quality management modules.
- Proven track record in ERP/S4Hana implementations, including system design, configuration, and deployment.
- Demonstrated understanding of the Source to Pay and Forecast to Plan modules in SAP.
- Familiarity with GM quality procedures/policies and their alignment with SAP functionalities.
- Experience applying process improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma) to optimize SAP workflows and business processes.
- Exceptional communication and collaboration skills, with a demonstrated ability to engage and align stakeholders at all levels.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess complex business challenges and deliver effective, data-driven solutions
Work Arrangement:
Hybrid: This position does not require an employee to be on-site full-time to perform most effectively. This position requires an employee to be onsite 3 times per week . Other than the 3 times per week on site, the employee's role enables them to work at a GM facility or off-site as frequently as needed or desired.
Please Note:
This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.
Please note:
Role subject to U.S. export control restrictions. Successful candidates must either be a U.S. Person (defined by U.S. law as a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, asylee, or refugee) or a non-U.S. Person who is eligible to obtain any required export control authorization.
Sponsorship:
GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP (e.g., H-1B, TN, STEM OPT, etc.) NOW OR IN THE FUTURE.
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