IT Analyst Job Listing at City of Edmonton in Edmonton, AB (Job ID 51019)

Description

If you have an analytical background and are looking to join the Corporate Contract Management & Business Sustainment Section, we would love to hear from you! Your success will be measured by your ability to achieve results in a respectful, inclusive, and service-minded manner. 

As an IT Analyst at the City of Edmonton you will provide subject matter expertise with in-depth knowledge and significant experience in the business processes supported by the City of Edmonton's SAP ECC ERP System, working most closely with the SAP Materials Management/Supply Chain Management, SAP Sales and Distribution and SAP Plant Maintenance modules. IT Analyst will play a key role in the process of release management for the City of Edmonton's ERP system.
 
This position is responsible for analysis, planning, configuration review, testing, documentation, troubleshooting and end user support as it relates to the HCM/SCM/FIN/PM/PS/CRM parts of the new SAP S4 Hana system.

In addition, while the City transitions to the new, cloud-based ERP system, the IT Analyst will continue to provide support to business areas in relation to the current SAP ECC, SAP ARIBA and PeopleSoft systems in order to ensure operational needs are met.

What will you do?

• Develop functional specifications for reports, forms, interfaces, modifications and data conversions
• Oversee the configuration, testing, quality assurance and implementation of new releases, modules and functionality Work with other staff to design, develop, and test intra and inter-system integrations
• Develop configuration documentation
• Work closely with SAP security (Controlling SAP module) team in the identification of authorization objects and to verify the requirements
• Create integrated solutions to solve complex requirements; specializing in the delivery of cost effective and current technology solutions
• As a Subject Matter Expert, provide priority setting and functional requirements and information to the developer to provide the solution
• Execute planned enhancements, maintenance and support of enterprise modules
  Provide key user training for better understanding and optimum utilization of the SAP System
• Coordinate the work of seconded resources assisting in the implementation of new processes or functionality and facilitate the knowledge transfer that will increase SAP knowledge base across the business areas
• Provide detailed and specific advice regarding the SAP MM and SCM Modules (Knowledge in SAP S&D and SAP PM would be an asset)
• Contribute to, or lead parts of planning activities by providing knowledge of business trends, technology trends, vendor roadmaps/planned activities and identifying /helping to identify the impacts of change with respect to the business and technology within their area of specialty
• Investigate operational requirements, problems, and opportunities. Completes and documents gap and/or root cause analyses
• Recommend solutions and action plans which include effective business solutions through improvements in automated and non-automated components of new or changed processes or practices
• Assist business teams with continuous improvement initiatives around their business processes. Identifies, evaluates and recommends business process options and improvements
• Apply tools, techniques and processes to track, log and correct information related to configuration items
• Verify and seek approval for changes ensuring protection of assets and components from unauthorized change, diversion and inappropriate use
• Ensure that users comply with identification standards for object types, environments, processes, lifecycles, documentation, versions, formats, baselines, releases and templates
• Work with Team Lead and service provider to review system software roadmaps and updates to identify and recommend the specific releases, features/functionalities available that merit action based on product owner direction and/or business needs
• Respond to application issues/tickets assigned via the City's BMCRemedy system
• Perform diagnostics and other problem-solving activities and implements remedial procedures as required Analyze and evaluate system report requests
• Perform related duties as required