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Mgr Ariba Solution Owner
Sony Pictures
Culver City, CA, United States
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Mgr Ariba Solution Owner
SPE’s is in process of transforming its organization and technologies to modernize its Source To Pay operations. As part of the transformation SPE need to retire aging solutions and invest in technologies that are aligned with the direction and objectives of its transformation initiative.
Several solutions are planned for deployment to address current gaps and challenges within the Source To Pay technology suite. With the deployment of new SaaS technologies to support the core business objectives of the Procurement, Finance and AP organizations, we are hiring a Manager, ARIBA Solution Owner to drive the supporting technology roadmap and projects to ensure successful delivery.
The Solution Owner will bring experience from global SaaS or On prem Source To Pay + Spend Analytics deployments and lead SPE’s three year investment plan in transforming its current processes and technologies.
The Ariba/Procurement Solution Owner acts as the process and IT solution Subject Matter Expert (SME) in their respective area providing related guidance, leadership and partnership across the organization. They are responsible for the blueprint/design for projects and review of changes related to their area of expertise, ensuring overarching solution alignment. They also manage the performance and development of Project Resources, if applicable.
Key area of responsibility is to manage the current SPE Ariba Solution used across the organization and new Ariba/Procurement solutions that are planned for implementation. The role includes driving the direction for the solution aligned with the business objectives and goals. Background in managing and implementing technologies and solutions around the Source To Pay process for a global organization is required.
Backgroung in Sourcing, Contract, P2P (including eInvoicing), Supplier Information & Performance Mgmt and Spend Analytics are preferred for the role.
Core Responsibilities:
1) Acts as the Solution Area Subject Matter Expert (SME) by providing solution knowledge for areas such as:
• P2P processes and solutions
• Vendor Management
• Spend Analytics
• Sourcing and Contract integration to P2P
• Workflow/Business Rules
2) Develop and maintain robust knowledge base which contains articles, training opportunities and other vehicles to increase awareness of latest updates in solution area.
3) Acts as the first reviewer and approver for all changes within their area of expertise. As the Solution SME, understands change implications and identifies cross-change constraints.
4) Review and understand Business-defined functional requirements and provide approval for overall blue print/designs related to their area of expertise.
5) Work closely with Support lead and support team members to ensure smooth transition upon go-live of project changes. Be actively involved in ensuring successful knowledge transition.
6) Review prioritized project demand pipeline, identifying and escalating gaps for resource needs.
7) Identify knowledge gaps and help Support Leads address.
8) Employee - general administrative overhead. Includes general meetings, time reporting, People & Organization meetings, trainings, etc.
Requirements:
BA/BS Required
3-8 year's experience
*Sony Pictures Entertainment is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected characteristics.
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