Arconic is currently in search of Senior Project Leader - EBS Financials to join our IT Enterprise Applications group in Pittsburgh, PA.
At Arconic, we are looking for people who share our values of integrity, inclusion, and diversity, and who demonstrate agility, results commitment, and the capability to grow themselves and others. In return, we offer the opportunity to Grow Together with ongoing opportunities for professional growth provided by a constantly changing environment, working alongside employees who value the people they work with just as much as the work they do.
Primary Responsibilities
- Leading projects for the Finance applications group in the EBS functional areas of General Ledger, Fixed Assets, Project Accounting, and Accounts Receivable/Credit
- Overseeing continued enhancements, support, and further adoption of assigned EBS modules
- Directing others in supporting the existing on-premises systems and technologies.
- Participating as an internal consultant to Arconic’s businesses and various customer groups.
Key Objectives
- Become Arconic’s first point of contact in IT for the EBS applications/functionality that you are assigned.
- Develop an in-depth understanding of the business processes in area(s) of assignment; participate in, and learn how to perform, the analysis of the customers processes to identify gaps and opportunities for improvement.
- Manage the reactionary support and/or preventive maintenance process for the systems or technologies in assigned area(s) of responsibility. Identify, establish, and support value-added cross-functional data and system linkages.
- Work closely with customers to develop and maintain a roadmap for future upgrades within the EBS financial applications. Plan for and successfully implement these solutions.
- Operate within Arconic’s IS standards and conventions and applicable Arconic BU/RU IT standards. Ensure appropriate methodologies, support processes, and procedures are followed.
- Comply with all guidelines detailed in the audit/compliance tool (with a specific focus on business partnerships, change control, disaster recovery, and security) for assigned area(s) of responsibility.
- Operate within an offshore model that provides development and/or support solutions in the assigned area(s) of responsibility.
- Pursue continuous learning consistent with the movement in job requirements, changes in technology, and changes in the organization.
- Lead the discovery, planning, and implementation of process improvements in individual tasks and within the work team.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or related subject from an accredited institution.
- Minimum 5 years of practical Information Technology experience, including Oracle EBS R12 application experience.
- Minimum 5 year’s project management experience in leading several small to large projects, demonstrating a solid understanding of project management processes, methodologies, and techniques.
- Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
- This position requires access to controlled technology, as defined in the Export Administration Regulations (15 C.F.R. 730, et seq.) and/or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Qualified candidate must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3),or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the relevant government agency. Business demands may require employer to proceed with candidates who are immediately eligible to access controlled technology
Preferred Qualifications
- Working knowledge of EBS Finance functional areas of General Ledger, Fixed Assets, Project Accounting, and Accounts Receivable/Credit
- Working knowledge of Oracle’s EBS R12 architecture that comes from prior EBS experience.
- Understanding of systems analysis, detail design, and programming techniques utilized in an Oracle EBS R12 environment
- Basic experience with Oracle databases, PL/SQL, and SQL.
- Knowledge of governance and change management procedures in an IT environment.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively is a key success factor.
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- Strong human relation skills, and ability to interact with internal and external customers, vendors, other IS professionals, and IT management.
- Ability to provide work direction to offshore project and support resources.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Arconic Corporation is a leading provider of aluminum sheet, plate and extrusions, as well as innovative architectural products, that advance the automotive, aerospace, commercial transportation, industrial and building and construction spanets. Building on more than a century of innovation, Arconic helps to transform the way we fly, drive, and build. We are proud that 77 of our employees are happy working for Arconic and would recommend it as a great place to work and that 80 of our employees would recommend their managers to others.
We live our core values and commit to delivering sustainable value to our customers, our employees, our communities and our stakeholders.
At Arconic, we:
Act With Integrity.
We lead with respect, honesty, transparency and accountability.
Safeguard our Future.
We protect and improve the health and safety of our employees, communities and environment.
Grow Stronger Together.
We cultivate an inclusive and diverse culture that advocates for equity.
Earn Customer Loyalty.
We build customer partnerships through best-in-class products and service.
Drive Operational Excellence.
We pursue continuous improvement through innovation, agility, people development and collaboration.
Create Value.
We achieve success by generating and growing value for our stakeholders.
United States Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Arconic is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.
Arconic’s Corporate Center is located on Pittsburgh’s North shore of the Allegheny River with spectacular views of the Pittsburgh skyline and is surrounded by scenic walkways and trails. The Corporate Center is easily accessible from all major interstates and is just blocks away from PNC Park, Market Square and Pittsburgh’s most popular restaurants. The building has a cafeteria that serves a variety of breakfast and lunch options daily.