Solution Architect

Last Updated Date: May 24, 2023

Location:

Minneapolis, MN, US, 55111

Company: Bobcat

Job Information

Location: West Fargo, ND; Bismarck, ND; Johnson Creek, WI; Minneapolis, MN; Statesville, NC

Doosan Bobcat is looking for a service focused individual with strong expertise in strategic technical platforms associated to the Procure to Pay (P2P) business process, strong business acumen, and outstanding problem-solving skills to join our team as a Solution Architect. The Solution Architect provides hands on delivery of system configuration, set up, security, and improvements for Doosan Bobcat’s business technology environment in alignment with the P2P solution roadmap. The role will work closely with strategic business stakeholders and other Information Technology teams to define and lead projects related to application changes, acquisition integration, and enhanced solution delivery

Role & Responsibility

The Solution Architect is responsible for governing the functional End-State solutions, roadmap, programs/projects, and day to day maintenance support of Procure to Pay business processes
Develop and maintain the Solution Portfolio Roadmap for P2P suite of solutions, including cloud offerings
Define Program and Project plans necessary to reach Solution Portfolio Roadmap goals, including Process and Integration scope
Rationalize the Secure Solution Portfolio footprint. Recommend new innovative solutions, enhance existing solutions, and decommission obsolete solutions
Manage overall efficiency and global harmonization of the P2P suite of solutions
Plan, drive, design, develop, document, measure, analyze and improve the P2P process and solution globally and regionally
Facilitate governance for P2P related master data, processes, and solution standards of the Solution Portfolio
Support and/or drive dashboarding and visualization to enable analysis and action-oriented reporting
Establish collaborative relationship with Global Procurement organization to deliver high quality strategic solutions that enable enterprise process efficiency, visibility, insights, and structure
Maintain relationship with global affiliates & BU’s for systems which are global in scope
Serve on Project implementation team
Lead transitions from project stabilization to operational support team
Approve and prioritize Change Requests for business processes of the PTP Solution Portfolio
Serve as last line of Maintenance support for complex Problems reported within the assigned Solution Portfolio
Identify resource & competence gaps and provide direction to Maintenance organization for closing them
Lead process training sessions with the Solution Experts and Maintenance Support

Job Requirement

Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Business, or similar discipline
Minimum 10+ years of experience administering cloud-based applications supporting the procure to pay process – S/4Hana and SAP Ariba required
Experience with implementing and supporting electronic data exchanges with suppliers thru cXML, EDI, Ariba network
Experience working directly with external vendors and suppliers
Experience working with IT service platforms required
Experience supporting technical integrations through platforms, SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP) preferred
Experience in a global, complex, multi-national manufacturing environment preferred
Travel as needed, 15-25%

Knowledge/Skill Requirements

Strong skills in relationship building among business stakeholders & colleagues
Strong verbal and written communication skills, able to adapt communication and key messages to the audience
Excellent documentation skills are required
Insightful and analytical contributor that provides valuable observations
Problem solver with ability to breakdown complex situations and provide solutions
Proactive contributor that can work in fast-paced, growing, and dynamic environment
Advanced analytical, diagnostic, and technical skills
Project management experience is a plus
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As a part of the Doosan Group, which employs more than 43,000 people in 38 countries worldwide, the company offers its customers products and solutions to help build stronger businesses and communities. Based in Seoul, South Korea, with its North America headquarters in West Fargo, North Dakota, Doosan Bobcat is a leading global manufacturer of construction, agriculture, landscaping and grounds maintenance equipment, attachments and services. The company is committed to empowering people to accomplish more.

Doosan Bobcat North America is home to world-renowned brands, including Bobcat® compact equipment, Doosan® portable power products, Ryan® and Steiner® grounds maintenance equipment and Geith® attachments. Doosan Bobcat North America is a tradename of Clark Equipment Company.

Doosan is committed fostering an inclusive and a diverse workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, age, race, color, religion, creed, citizenship status, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please contact us at 701-476-4263. Doosan is a VEVRAA federal contractor and seeks priority referrals of protected veterans.

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