Sr Lead Technology Consultant

Company: Lumen
Location: Phoenix
Posted on: April 10, 2021

Job Description:

*About Lumen*
Lumen is guided by our belief that humanity is at its best when technology advances the way we live and work. With 450,000 route fiber miles serving customers in more than 60 countries, we deliver the fastest, most secure global platform for applications and data to help businesses, government and communities deliver amazing experiences. Learn more about Lumen's network, edge cloud, security and communication and collaboration solutions and our purpose to further human progress through technology at news.lumen.com, LinkedIn: /lumentechnologies, Twitter: @lumentechco, Facebook: /lumentechnologies, Instagram: @lumentechnologies and YouTube: /lumentechnologies.
* The Role*
The Sr. SAP HANA Basis administration lead responsible for the on-going discovery, analysis, and overall recommendation for cost alignment initiatives associated with the IT Services and New Market Development organization. The candidate for this role should be capable of documenting the decision-making criteria for a business decision.
The Sr. SAP HANA Basis administration lead is an accomplished technical leader, proactive customer-focused advocate, a team player with substantial technology experience across multiple Industry verticals and cloud. The lead must have hands-on experience with enterprise level software development, integration and implementation of specified technological areas, which includes knowledge of applicable processes, methodologies, standards, products and frameworks. The candidate should have an advanced understanding of SAP products/components, analytics, public cloud architecture, SAP application migrations to public cloud, upgrades, support services, web and mobile application management. The lead will provide enterprise level reference architecture for SAP landscape, HANA architecture, HA and DR capabilities, design and strategy to move SAP landscape to public cloud and multi-cloud management. .

* The Main Responsibilities*
* Participate in large-scale data center moves. involving multiple groups both internally and externally. assessment consolidation transformation engagements from kickoff to closure
* Define and document SAP architecture, capturing Technical (architectural) requirements, preparing estimates, and defining technical solutions
* Provide technical leadership in SAP Basis area to the integrated project team throughout all phases of SDLC activities, starting from requirements analysis and design through deployment.
* Provide technical guidance, perform reviews of software and project artifacts, work with the team to prevent and resolve technical issues for SAP application.
* Lead and contribute SAP projects technical delivery (SAP Basis) and public cloud migration projects
* Support design discussion with executives by presenting solutions and highlights benefits and risks
* Accountable for the engineering of technical solutions in support of the program.
* Provide input, expertise, and implement changes into the design, development and improvement of service offerings and back-office procedures
* Pre-Sales Support: as required, support SAP application upgrade, conversion & migration, AMS Practice Managers and Solution Consultants with technical opinions, methodology recommendations, Best practices, ITIL Support framework estimates, and solution support.
* All other duties as assigned or directed
* What We Look For in a Candidate*
* Bachelor's degree of equivalent education and experience
* Strong SAP technical content leader who can drive strategic, tactical, and operational discussions.
* 8+ years in SAP Basis administration experience of SAP component implementation/ upgrade/migration and HANA architecture expertise.
* Preferred candidate with Certified NetWeaver O/s and DB migration and/or HANA Technology
* Experience with large SAP migrations and upgrades with SAP High Availability Architectures
* 4+ years of systems analysis, design of SAP landscape migration experience
* 2+ year experience with any of Public cloud architecture and SAP landscape design experience.
* Preferred multi cloud knowledge and experience and certification
* 2+ project experience with SAP landscape migration from on-premise/ private hosted solution to public cloud
* 2+ migration project experience with SAP AnyDB to SOH or S/4HANA
* Knowledge and experience using 'all' the above skills to develop robust, scalable, practical solutions to solve and common and complicated business challenges preferred
* Skills*
* Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with all levels of the organization, both written and verbal
* Ability to work well in a team environment, to collaborate with others, and interface with team members internal and external to the organization
* Establishes and maintains effective professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders
* Must be able to adapt to organizational change
* Flexibility and ability to plan, prioritize, and execute multiple tasks in a fast paced environment
* Self-motivated, well-organized, and detail oriented
* Ability to assess technical project's needs and develop action plans.
* Ability to develop software release plans.
* Ability to work with customers to assign business value to system features in a manner that helps them prioritize what is most important to the business/department
* Ability to work with customers to elicit complex requirements and translate them into manageable and implementable work units.
* SAP experience in leading projects with responsibility for translating business requirements into IT solutions that improve efficiency and productivity.
* Must be willing to travel up to 100% of a year

Education
Bachelors or Equivalent
Masters or Equivalent in Computer Science or Information Systems

Requisition #: 247090
* EEO Statement*
We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all persons regardless of race, color, ancestry, citizenship, national origin, religion, veteran status, disability, genetic characteristic or information, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, family status, pregnancy, or other legally protected status (collectively, "protected statuses"). We do not tolerate unlawful discrimination in any employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, compensation, promotion, benefits, discipline, termination, job assignments or training.
* Disclaimer*
The above job definition information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Job duties and responsibilities are subject to change based on changing business needs and conditions.

Salary Range *Salary Min : *97740

* Salary Max : *217680

This information reflects the anticipated base salary range for this position based on current national data. Minimums and maximums may vary based on location. Individual pay is based on skills, experience and other relevant factors.
This position is eligible for either short-term incentives or sales compensation. Director and VP positions also are eligible for long-term incentive. To learn more about our bonus structure, you can view additional information[ here.](https://jobs.lumen.com/global/en/compensation-information) We're able to answer any additional questions you may have as you move through the selection process.
As part of our comprehensive benefits package, Lumen offers a broad range of Health, Life, Voluntary Lifestyle and other benefits and perks that enhance your physical, mental, emotional and financial wellbeing. You can learn more by clicking [ here.](https://centurylinkbenefits.com)
Note: For union-represented postings, wage rates and ranges are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreement provisions.

Salary Range *Salary Min : *97740

* Salary Max : *217680

This information reflects the base salary pay range for this job based on current national market data. Ranges may vary based on the job's location. We offer competitive pay that varies based on individual experience, qualifications and other relevant factors. We encourage you to apply to positions that you are interested in and for which you believe you are qualified. To learn more, you are welcome to discuss with us as you move through the selection process.

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