Business Analyst-SAP Manufacturing(IT)

You are currently looking for a Senior Manager, Business Analyst-SAP Manufacturing to join the IT team at the Mumbai location. As the SAP Manufacturing Business Analyst, your primary responsibility will be to ensure that IT initiatives in the Manufacturing domain are aligned with the organization's global business objectives. This role will require close collaboration between IT and various business units to drive innovation across different regions and functions within Manufacturing, including areas like QM, WM, etc. Your role will involve bridging the gap between IT and Business by capturing, documenting, and translating all business requirements effectively for seamless solution execution. Additionally, you will be involved in PMO activities to ensure the smooth delivery of technological solutions for desired business impact. Your key areas of responsibility will include strategic business alignment, where you will lead efforts to align IT strategies with business objectives specifically in the manufacturing domain. You will work closely with senior leadership to identify and prioritize IT initiatives that support business goals, ensuring that IT investments are in line with the organization's strategic priorities. Acting as a liaison between IT and business, you will be accountable for translating business requirements into actionable IT solutions. Moreover, you will be responsible for ensuring PMO and delivery excellence for the entire SAP Manufacturing, QM, and WM domain. In terms of business partnership, you will collaborate with business stakeholders to identify and document requirements, followed by working with IT and Platform Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to brainstorm and determine the solution approach. Subsequently, you will schedule and oversee the execution of the solution, actively participating in testing. Your main objective in this role will be to ensure that business requirements are met within the specified timeframes and as per expectations. Furthermore, you will be involved in project governance and budget ownership, defining and scoping IT initiatives within the manufacturing domain to ensure quality delivery within approved costs and efforts. You will oversee the development of strategic IT roadmaps and manage budgets for large-scale projects, working closely with project managers and IT Business Partners (ITBPs) to create detailed project plans, track progress, and ensure timely and within-budget project completion. The ideal candidate for this role should possess a Bachelor's degree in IT or a Master of Business Administration (preferred) along with 6-8+ years of experience in IT Business Analysis or IT Business Partnering. Key skills required for this position include Business Analysis, Project Management, Business partnership, relationship management, and strategic alignment.,