IT Systems Design and Implementation

Company: Agilent Technologies
Location: Wilmington
Posted on: November 20, 2020

Job Description:

Agilent inspires and supports discoveries that advance the quality of life. We provide life science, diagnostic and applied market laboratories worldwide with instruments, services, consumables, applications and expertise. Agilent enables customers to gain the answers and insights they seek -- so they can do what they do best: improve the world around us. Information about Agilent is available at www.agilent.com.

Agilent's Information Technology Team provides IT solution and support services with a flexible and scalable model. You will be a member of strong vibrant SAP Solutions Delivery Team that designs and develops new IT technical solutions to solve large, complex business problems and deliver new capabilities in a company that inspires and supports discoveries that advance the quality of life.


Major Responsibilities

*Lead the design, development and delivery of processes/technical solutions as part of a broader ERP/SAP program for Agilent's business groups namely Life Sciences and Applied Markets, Diagnostics and Genomics and Cross-lab
* Work collaboratively with our business partners across the various business functions such as Order Fulfilment, Supply Chain, and Compliance/Quality teams to develop business capability and associated IT solution roadmaps.
* Work collaboratively with other IT towers/boundary applications to ensure successful project delivery of cross-application projects.
* Engage in consulting with key business partners and IT leadership on key business problems/initiatives and help recommend appropriate IT solutions.
* Work with SAP process/applications/technical leads, partner organizations, and management to ensure processes are optimized and critical business requirements are met.
* Effectively, lead, guide, and coordinate the activity of external IT vendors at on-site and offshore locations.
* Participate in industry forums and actively engage with peer companies to bring external best practices/solution recommendations in-house.

Required:
* Demonstrated functional knowledge and proficiency with the SAP MM/PP/PM/QM/APO/EHS and other related modules.
* Deep knowledge and experience in Purchasing, Inventory Management, MRP, ATP, Production Planning, Reach and RoHS areas and their integration with other platforms and technologies.
* Expert in design, configuration, testing, and debugging of SAP MM/PP/PM/QM/APO/EHS modules. Understanding of the integration points between the SAP MM/PP/PM/QM/APO/EHS modules and their inter-dependencies around Sales & Distribution, Finance, Controlling, and middleware.
* Proven ability to lead and manage teams composed of internal and external on-site and offshore resources, including staffing and recruiting, financial forecasting and tracking of actual costs throughout projects.
* Demonstrated ability to develop solutions and complete detailed designs, data mapping and system configuration while maintaining a big picture view of Agilent's goals and objectives.
* Experience with global IT/business projects and programs through all phases of the project life cycle.
* Strong negotiation, decision-making and issue resolution skills having business/company-wide impact.
* Participated in three or more full project life cycle implementations using SAP Modules.
* Excellent communication skills; ability to present complex information in a clear and structured way; ability to work with all levels in the organization (end-users to senior management in IT and the business).





* Bachelors, Masters or other University Level Degree in computer science, IT, engineering, or any other similar field
* 8 + years of professional experience (IT a plus)
* Expert knowledge and proficiency with the SAP MM/PP/PM/QM/APO/EHS and other related modules.
* Deep knowledge and experience in Purchasing, Inventory Management, MRP, ATP, Production Planning, Reach and RoHS areas and their integration with other platforms and technologies.
* Expert in design, configuration, testing, and debugging of SAP MM/PP/PM/QM/APO/EHS modules. Understanding of the integration points between the SAP MM/PP/PM/QM/APO/EHS modules and their inter-dependencies around Sales & Distribution, Finance, Controlling, and middleware.
* Ability to lead and manage teams composed of internal, external, on-site and offshore resources, including staffing and recruiting
* Financial forecasting and tracking of actual costs throughout projects with engagement with outside agency
* Demonstrated ability to develop solutions and complete detailed designs, data mapping and system configuration while maintaining a big picture view of Agilent's goals and objectives.
* Experience with global IT/business projects and programs through all phases of the project life cycle.
* Strong negotiation, decision-making and issue resolution skills having business/company-wide impact.
* Participated in three or more full project life cycle implementations using SAP Modules.
* Excellent communication skills; ability to present complex information in a clear and structured way; ability to work with all levels in the organization (end users to senior management in IT and the business).



Agilent Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We value diversity at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, religion or religious creed, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, local law, ordinance, or regulation and will not be discriminated against on these bases.

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