Wärtsilä is an innovative technology company known for being a forerunner in the Marine and Energy markets. Every day, we – Wärtsilians - put our hearts and minds into turning Wärtsilä's purpose of enabling sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services into reality. Our ultimate aim is to provide increased value to both our customers and society. New, game-changing ideas and continuous improvement have been part of our DNA since 1834. Together, we can create new business opportunities and more sustainable future that we can all be proud of. 

We want to transition the world towards a decarbonised and sustainable future. By pushing the boundaries of engineering and technology, we can make it work. We are always on the lookout for future-oriented talent – want to join the ride?

Wärtsilä Information Management (IM) supports businesses in digitizing core operations and enabling new digital business opportunities via technology and information.

We are looking for a visionary SAP Solution Architect for the Supply chain, logistics and sourcing and procurement area (SAP MM, WM, EWM, TM) to work in the interface of business and IT to enable the transformation of the current WE SAP to SAP S/4HANA. You will be a key player in defining the S/4HANA scope and creating the future roadmap and architecture design within your own area. Even though the main focus in the coming years will be on the S/4HANA transformation, you will also be supporting business operations in SAP ECC. 

Position information:

This position is permanent, and the preferred locations for this position are our IM locations in Finland (Helsinki/Vaasa/Turku), but other Wärtsilä locations can also be considered.

Main responsibilities:

As a Solution Architect in the Supply chain and Sourcing and Procurement area the main focus the coming years will be to work in close cooperation with business and other stakeholders in the transformation journey from current landscape and architecture to the future state. You will be responsible for creating the architectural design and roadmap within the Supply chain and Sourcing and Procurement solutions. This position is in our Global ERP Center of Excellence. Together with our other solution architects, you will jointly ensure that present and future architecture is correctly incorporated. You will work in close collaboration with your colleagues in the Supply chain and Sourcing and Procurement area and the whole global ERP CoE. 
To be successful in this job we expect you to have strong experience in SAP ECC Materials management, Warehouse Management, Extended Warehouse Management and/ or experience from SAP S/4HANA Suppy Chain and Sourcing and Procurement. Previous experience from SAP S/4HANA implementation is seen as a benefit. You also need good understanding of business processes and the ability to translate business needs into IT requirements.

We offer you to the opportunity to:

• Be part of a truly global organization working with great colleagues around the world
• Work in a flexible, hybrid environment 
• Be a key player in our ERP transformation towards SAP S/4HANA
• Participate in the SAP S/4HANA scoping for Supply Chain and Sourcing and Procurement Solutions
• Be responsible for the creation of the TO-BE SAP S/4HANA architecture design within your own area 
• Participate in and lead the creation of solution roadmaps both on operational and strategic levels to establish future state vision, shaping the existing landscape to match emerging technologies and the SAP S/4HANA capabilities
• Translate business expectations into a deliverable solution proposal plan based on the SAP S/4HANA solution portfolio together with the rest of the Information Management team, business and externals
• Participate in the SAP S/4HANA design and blueprinting and be part of the SAP S/4HANA Design Authority Board
• Create and maintain architecture documentation as part of business projects and operations
• Perform cross-functional analysis to optimise the process flow between modules in end-to-end scenarios
• Provide decision-makers in the business lines and support functions with solution recommendations

Qualifications:

• Education: M.Sc. / B.Sc. or equivalent in Information Technology, Computer Science or similar
• Very good team working skills in a global environment
• Proactive, development-minded and goal-focused attitude to work
• Good leadership and management skills, ability to handle stress
• Fluent written and spoken English, ability to communicate complex topics to non-IT stakeholders
• Very good documentation, visualization and presentation skills
• Design thinking and experience from Service Design is a plus, the key is the ability to transform requirements into solution proposals
• Functional and technical experience of SAP ECC MM, WM, EWM modules and/ or SAP S/4HANA Supply Chain and Sourcing and Procurement (other processes seen as a benefit)
• Understanding of E2E business value flows, including reporting
• End-to-end cycle SAP ERP implementation experience, from project preparation through go-live

Why you and us?

You are valuated – as your true self. At Wärtsilä, YOU matter. We value diversity and are committed in supporting inclusive work community.
Your growth is supported. We believe in continuous learning & teamwork. Wärtsilian community has your back when it comes to development opportunities – so you can develop beyond your potential.
You get to make a difference. Innovation and sustainability are important to us. Every day, we - Wärtsilians - put our hearts and minds into enabling sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services into reality.

Contact & next steps:  

Submit your application by 29.03.2024 through our Careers portal. Applications through email will not be considered. After submitting your application, you’ll receive a confirmation email. 

In case you have any questions regarding this position, please do not hesitate to contact: 
Mia Anderssén
Senior Manager, Sales and Service Management Solutions
Global ERP CoE, Wärtsilä Information Management
Mobile phone: +358 45 1549690
E-mail: mia.anderssen@wartsila.com

Last application date: 29/03/2024 

At Wärtsilä we value, respect and embrace all our differences, and are committed to diversity, inclusion and equal employment opportunities; everyone can be their true self and succeed based on their job-relevant merits and abilities. 

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