SAP NS2 Technical Quality Manager / Support Architect - MaxSecure

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SAP NS2 Technical Quality Manager / Support Architect (MaxSecure)

SAP is the global market leader for business software and related services, and SAP National Security Services Inc.® (SAP NS2®) is an independent U.S. subsidiary, offering SAP solutions with specialized levels of security and support to meet the requirements of U.S. national security and critical infrastructure customers.

This position requires access to customer data. Must be a U.S. citizen; SAP NS2 does not offer Visa sponsorships for this role. Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance. 

All internals must have manager’s approval to transfer. 

POSITION DESCRIPTION

SAP National Security Services, SAP NS2, is seeking a Technical Quality Manager/Support Architect. The TQM will be a member of the NS2 Service and Support MaxSecure Delivery team, responsible for Premium Engagements delivery execution contributing to the revenue and growth initiatives of NS2 support as it relates to the delivery of MaxSecure engagements, support services and associated support contracts (SPSLE/SES).

The TQM will be directly engaged in the delivery MaxSecure contract components, in collaboration with customers, the SAP AGS COE, BackOffice, NS2 COE, NS2 BackOffice, SAP Consulting, and SAP Active Global Support.

EXPECTATIONS AND TASKS

Act as a trusted advisor in safeguarding and optimizing the adoption and consumption of digital innovation of SAP-centric solutions at Customer

Management of complex customer relationships and PE engagement(s) on assigned account(s) within Federal, Department of Defense, State, Local, Education, Healthcare (SLED) public, and/or private sector customers who engage in MaxSecure or associated contracts from NS2 (SPSLE/SES).

Gathers insights about the customer’s business and roadmap with SAP as a basis for a successful engagement delivery.

Directly advises the Customer on solution operations to support business continuity

Leads Premium Engagement Steering Meeting to align and report SAP’s involvement and activities at the customer.

Maintains and updates an accurate view of PE Time Actuals/Revenue forecasting (TQM, Expert Service Days and/or Expert On-Demand Days) on a weekly basis in NS2 financials (ECC).

Identifies strategic opportunities for developing the Premium Engagement.

Manages the PE Customer engagement service plan and works with Customer and SAP Center of Expertise (CoE) to plan, schedule, and deliver on committed days/services

Participates and contributes to SAP Virtual Account Team (VAT) meetings to stay informed of Customer environment, opportunities, and issues/challenges

Takes a proactive approach to managing PE engagement plan and services at Customer, and is the primary Point of Contact for managing Customer escalations; during and outside of normal business hours, as required

Works with NS2 Secure Support and the PE Backoffice, including Mission Control Center (MCC) to resolve customer tickets and/or other related incidents identified on the engagement

Prepares and submits weekly status PE status reports to Customer and NS2 PE d Mailbox

Drives Engagement Planning to ensure SAP’s involvement in relevant areas and initiatives at the customer.

Manages stakeholders on a continuous basis to establish a long-term, trusted customer relationship.

Identifies risks to avoid harm to customer’s business.

Directly advises the customer to provide guidance and to be regarded as trusted advisor.

Ensure quality of outcome reporting to demonstrate the value of the engagement to the customer.
Must be able to travel up to 80% or as needed per the customer

WORK EXPERIENCE

Requires 10+ years of work experience in business software implementation consulting and/or support.

Requires 5+ years of work experience managing or delivering SAP engineering, maintenance, or maintenance related services; and

Demonstrated experience in expert level customer facing communication and presentation skills with executive level.

Demonstrated experience in moving on-premise software to cloud, cloud migrations, IAAS, PAAS, and/or SAAS solutions.

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATION / SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

Advanced SAP AGS certifications or delivery experience as a Principal TQM (Preferred)

Prior experience in ERP software implementation (Required)

Prior experience in software services sales, contract management and/or negotiations required; and

Expert knowledge of the SAP Maintenance Portfolio, its value and delivery, including SAP Enterprise Support, SAP Standard Support, SAP Product Support for Large Enterprises, SAP MaxAttention, and SAP ActiveEmbedded.
Strong Verbal and Written Communication
Ability to Build trusted relationships with key Customer stakeholders
Ability to lead and manage own work with minimal supervision
Ability to orchestrate and collaborate across multiple domains and efforts
Ability to understand customer’s business model
Ability to measure and communicate business values

Required

S4 and/or SAP ERP Implementation (e.g., Greenfield, Brownfield, Bluefield)

Data Center Migration (On-Premise-to-Cloud or Hybrid Models)

System landscape models and Technical Architecture

Cloud Architecture (Private, Public)

Transformation and/or Migration Experience (On-Premise -to- Cloud)

Integration and Extensibility (Business Technology Platform)

Cyber and Information security

Preferred

Data & Analytics

IT Infrastructure

IT operations and Change management

Business Process & Process Map

Machine Learning and Analytics

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Compensation Range Transparency: SAP believes the value of pay transparency contributes towards an honest and supportive culture and is a significant step toward demonstrating SAP’s commitment to pay equity. SAP provides the annualized compensation range inclusive of base salary and variable incentive target for the career level applicable to the posted role. The targeted combined range for this position is 178000 - 302600(USD) USD. The actual amount to be offered to the successful candidate will be within that range, dependent upon the key aspects of each case which may include education, skills, experience, scope of the role, location, etc. as determined through the selection process. Any SAP variable incentive includes a targeted dollar amount and any actual payout amount is dependent on company and personal performance. Please reference this link for a summary of SAP benefits and eligibility requirements: SAP North America Benefits.