Sr SAP Application Manager - Chicago, IL, United States - Zurich Insurance Company Ltd. Careers

Description

Zurich North America is currently hiring an Sr SAP Application Manager and this person will work in a hybrid schedule at our Schaumburg, IL North America HQ.

Strategic Planning:
Create strategic plans for implementing SAP projects that are aligned with the company's business goals and objectives.

SAP Project Management:

Oversee and coordinate the implementation of SAP systems, ensuring that they fulfill the demands of the business while maintaining on schedule while staying within budget.

Team Leadership:
Lead a team of SAP specialists, offering leadership, training, and mentoring to achieve high performance.
Establish relationships with SAP vendors, consultants, and solution providers to ensure the firm obtains the most value.

Collaboration:

partner with other IT and business leaders to ensure SAP solutions are integrated with other systems and meet the needs of the organization.

Maintain a in-deep understanding of SAP applications, technologies, and trends, and apply this expertise to the benefit of the business.

Risk Management:
Identify and address risks associated with SAP implementations.

Budgeting:

Collaboration:

partner with other IT and business leaders to ensure SAP solutions are integrated with other systems and meet the needs of the organization.

Maintain a deep understanding of SAP applications, technologies, and trends, and apply this knowledge to the benefit of the business.

Risk Management:
Identify and mitigate risks associated with SAP implementations.
Manage the budget for SAP projects, ensuring cost-effectiveness.

Compliance:
Ensure that all SAP systems and processes conform with applicable laws, regulations, and standards.

Troubleshooting:
Serve as a senior point of contact for resolving difficult SAP issues.
Bachelors Degree and 8 or more years of experience in the Data Management area OR
~ High School Diploma or Equivalent and 10 or more years of experience in the Data Management area AND
~Experience with SQL, SAS, Erwin, Data Quality Tools or ETL technologies

Master's degree in computer science, information systems, or a related discipline.
~ Minimum of 8 years SAP working experience in S4 HANA platform with a heavy focus on insurance solutions
~Strong people management skills to manage a team of SAP professionals, providing guidance, training, and mentorship to ensure high performance and quality deliverables.

Extensive experience with SAP, including implementation, management, and troubleshooting preferably in FI-CO, FS-CD, FS-RI and BPC modules.
Excellent project management skills, including a track record of completing projects on schedule and under budget.
Relevant SAP certifications would be a plus.

As a condition of employment at Zurich, employees must adhere to any COVID-related health and safety protocols in place at that time ().

As part of a leading global organization, Zurich North America has over 150 years of experience managing risk and supporting resilience.

Today, Zurich North America is a leading provider of commercial property-casualty insurance solutions and a wide range of risk management products and services for businesses and individuals.

We serve more than 25 industries, from agriculture to technology, and we insure 90% of the Fortune 500.

As an employer, we strive to provide ongoing career development opportunities, and we foster an environment where voices are diverse, behaviors are inclusive, actions drive equity, and our people feel a sense of belonging.

Be a part of the next evolution of the insurance industry. Join us in building a brighter future for our colleagues, our customers and the communities we serve. As a global company, Zurich recognizes the diversity of our workforce as an asset.

Taken together, diversity and inclusion bring us closer to our common goal:
exceeding our customers' expectations.

Zurich does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.

EOE disability/vet


Remote Working:
Schedule: Full Time

Employment Sponsorship Offered:
Yes


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