Sr Manager SAP Ariba Configuration & Business Analyst (Remote)

RTX is an aerospace and defense company seeking a Senior Manager SAP Ariba Configuration and Business Analyst to support and enhance its SAP Ariba platform. The role gathers business requirements, configures SAP Ariba modules, supports integrations, resolves issues, collaborates with stakeholders, and drives continuous improvement.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand and document their procurement and supply chain processes
• Translate business needs into functional and technical requirements for SAP Ariba solutions
• Conduct gap analysis to identify areas for process improvement and system enhancements
• Perform hands-on configuration of SAP Ariba modules, including Procurement, Supplier Management, Contract Management, and Invoicing
• Partner with functional and technical teams to implement new features, workflows, and integrations
• Participate in system design, prototyping and testing to align with business goals
• Collaborate with IT teams to support integration of SAP Ariba with ERP systems such as SAP S/4HANA or other third-party applications
• Troubleshoot and resolve integration issues to ensure seamless data flow and process efficiency
• Support middleware tools and APIs used in the integration landscape
• Investigate and resolve system issues, errors, and performance challenges promptly
• Provide Level 2 and 3 support for SAP Ariba-related incidents and escalations
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement preventive measures to mitigate recurring issues
• Act as a liaison between business users, IT teams, and external vendors to ensure alignment of SAP Ariba solutions with business needs
• Deliver training and documentation to end-users and support teams as needed
• Provide regular updates to stakeholders on project status and system performance
• Stay updated on the latest SAP Ariba features, best practices, and industry trends
• Recommend system enhancements and process optimizations to drive efficiency and cost savings
• Participate in system upgrades, testing, and quality assurance activities

Requirements:

• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract
• • Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 14 years of relevant experience
• • Experience as a Business Analyst or similar role with a focus on SAP Ariba including hands-on experience with configuration, integration, and troubleshooting
• • Experience driving cross-functional collaboration to met project milestones and objectivies
• • Experience with SAP ERP systems (i.e. S4 HANA) and integration tools / methodologies (i.e. middleware, APIs)
• • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• • Experience with Agile methodologies and project management tools
• • SAP Ariba certifications