Puget Sound Energy is looking to grow our community with top talented
individuals like you! With our rapidly growing, award winning energy efficiency
programs, our pathway to an exciting and innovative future is now.
PSE's IT Application Solutions team is looking for qualified candidates to fill
an open Senior SAP Application Configuration Analyst position!
Specific details regarding the work arrangements for this position will be
discussed in further detail during the interview process.
JOB DESCRIPTION
The SAP Customer Information Systems team is an experienced and collaborative
group that works to deliver projects and support PSE’s business and an extensive
SAP footprint. Join our dynamic team and you will be able to contribute and
grow as an IT professional as you deliver solutions to in support of PSE’s goal
to meets our aggressive clean energy goals for the future.
This position works comprehensively across all phases of systems analysis while
evaluating the strategic business implications of technology applications within
the current operational environment. Facilitates collaborative processes to
gather and establish detailed business requirements, and may participate in
critical hardware/software selection and vendor evaluation processes.
Participates actively in project initiation phases by defining high-level
requirements and contributing to the development of business strategies,
objectives, and key organizational drivers.
Upholds the safety compliance standards inherent in PSE’s operating and/or field
procedures related to work responsibilities. Promotes and supports a culture of
total safety.
Demonstrates commitment to conduct business honestly, ethically and consistent
with our core values and Code of Conduct. Ensures duties are performed in
accordance with all regulatory compliance obligations.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
* Diagnoses complex problems, develops and implements solutions in an SAP
environment (from list below).
* Effectively understands relevant business processes so that they can be
modeled in internal systems.
* Develops and maintains scope and objectives for internal systems requirements
as defined by the organization inclusive of mySAP R/3, 4.6, ECC 5.0/6.0, or
S/4 modules and affected applications, to allow for programming business
rules into said systems.
* Maintains extensive knowledge of their assigned functional area in SAP
environment (from list below), active business processes, business areas, as
well as industry.
* Assists in tailoring the development process to meet the project needs and
assists SAP project manager in scheduling budget tasks and defines high-level
requirements.
* Serves as a resource to ABAP programmers, developers, and BASIS
Administrators in designing, configuring and implementing an SAP system,
which supports the company’s business and operational needs. Provides
leadership and guidance to subordinates.
* Configures complex application components (analysis, design, development and
implementation of solutions) based on functional requirements without
supervision in the SAP environment (from list below).
* Deep understanding of project and software development ASAP or Agile
methodologies and process and may assist in aligning the process with project
needs.
SAP System Modules and Skills
* CRM (Customer Relationship Management)
* SAP Front Office
* IS-U (Utilities)
* Billing & Invoicing (Primary)
* CS (Customer Service)
* Device Management
* FICA (Finance & Contract Accounting)
* FI (Financial Accounting)
* AMI (Adv. Metering Infra.)
* Other supporting Functional Areas for Utility Industry.
* Performs other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
* Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Industrial Engineering, Business
Administration, or related field.
* 5+ years IT experience, including several years of systems development
experience in the design and development of department-wide or
enterprise-wide applications.
* Detailed understanding and experience: 5+ years hands-on systems experience
in one or more (specialized technical requirements as shown in technical
addendum) modules appropriate for the job (or other related functional area
experience).
* Possesses full technical knowledge of phases of software development life
cycle.
* Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office.
* Knowledge of systems and/or business analysis design concepts. Demonstrated
proficiency in the applied use of systems and process analysis tools. Full
system life cycle experience, including development lifecycle methodologies.
* Ability to facilitate interactive design and functional specification
sessions.
* Highly developed interpersonal, written and verbal skills with an ability to
express complex technical concepts in business terms. Excellent technical
writing and system documentation skills
* Strong analytical problem-solving and conceptual skills.
* Demonstrated project management skills for smaller projects.
* Must be a “team player” able to work with management in developing and
implementing new processes and enabling systems. Able to work with end user
groups to define application needs and identify feasible solutions.
* Proactive, self-motivated with the ability to motivate others and a
customer-focused service attitude.
* Good organizational skills, with the ability to meet objectives and
effectively multi-task.
* Ability to work with all levels of the organization, both technical and
non-technical.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
* IS-U Billing Functional Experience of the following but not limited to:
* Extensive SAP IS-Utilities CR&B Experience
* Full lifecycle implementation experience within IS-U (Electric and Gas).
* Experience in setup of Rate Structure, Billing Schema, Price management
including all Billing Master Data/Tariff Structure and Bill Print
* Expertise in Billing, building Rates, DM, EDM, Rates for TOU.
* Worked on the billing process for Commercial, Residential, Unmetered
customers and BPEM/Emma case management.
* Experienced with working on rate changes for different schedules as well as
for the design of new tariffs.
* Should have experience with implementation of new products like renewables,
DER components etc.
* Experience with Net Meter scenarios and Aggregate billing scenarios, Budget
Billing.
* Experience in analyzing issues in Billing & Invoicing processes
* Good knowledge related to Integration with Device Management & FICA
* Experience supporting different project phases:
* Requirement gathering and Business process design
* SAP configuration and writing RICEFW Functional Specifications
* System Integration Testing and supporting User Acceptance Testing
* Deployment and Post Deployment Support
* Should have good knowledge and awareness of IS-U processes, data model and
should be able to support/work with other SME’s with Impacts of Billing
changes in Front Office, Device Management, FICA, BW and other functional
areas.
At PSE, we value our employees and provide them with opportunities to excel. We
offer a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. To learn more about
why PSE is a great place to work, see our Employee Value Proposition
[https://jobs.pse.com/content/Employee-Value-Proposition/?locale=en_US], which
highlights our commitment to employee growth, work-life balance, and meaningful
career opportunities in the energy sector.
The pay range for this position is $103,100.00 - $181,300.00, and this position
is eligible for annual goals based incentive bonuses.
PSE offers a suite of benefits to our employees. Employees are eligible for
medical, dental, vision, basic life, and short- and long-term disability
insurance. There are additional voluntary options of supplemental life
insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, flexible spending
accounts for health care and dependent daycare, and an Employee assistance
program (EAP). For long term savings, PSE offers a 401(k) investment option and
a cash balance retirement plan. Employees will also receive Paid Time Off (PTO)
and Paid Holidays throughout the calendar year. Detailed benefit overviews can
be found on our Career page - Why Work For Us (pse.com)
[https://jobs.pse.com/content/Why-Work-For-Us/?locale=en_US].
Families and businesses depend on PSE to provide the energy they need to pursue
their dreams. Our steadfast commitment to serving Washington communities with
safe, dependable and efficient energy started in 1873. Today we're building the
Northwest's energy future through efforts like our award winning energy
efficiency programs and our leadership in renewable energy.
Puget Sound Energy is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all
qualified applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color,
religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity,
marital status, veteran status or presence of a disability that with or without
reasonable accommodation does not prevent performance of the essential functions
of the job, or any other category prohibited by local, state or federal law.
Should you have a disability that requires assistance and/or reasonable
accommodation with the job application process, please contact the Human
Resources Staffing department at jobs@pse.com or 425-462-3017.