Business Application Manager, IT Site Services

General Overview

Functional Area:  Information Technology (ITM)
Career Stream:  IT Site Services (SSE)
Role:  Manager 1 (MG1)
Job Title: Manager, IT Site Services 1         
Job Code:  MG1-ITM-SSE
Job Level:  Level 09    
Direct/Indirect Indicator:  Indirect

Summary

The SAP Manager – will lead and manage the SAP functions for Celestica Thailand. This role drives business process improvements, manages SAP projects, oversees application support and leads a team of functional specialists and external partners. The role collaborates closely with site business functions and global IT teams to deliver robust, compliant and scalable IT solutions in an electronic manufacturing environment.

Detailed Description

Performs tasks such as, but not limited to, the following:

• Lead the design, implementation, rollout and continuous improvement of SAP FICO solutions for Celestica Thailand

• Partner with site Finance and Accounting teams to analyse, document and optimise financial processes, ensuring compliance with local Thai tax regulations and global reporting standards

• Manage, mentor and supervise the SAP FICO support team and external technical consultants

• Oversee incident management, root cause analysis and resolution of SAP FICO production issues within agreed SLAs

• Plan, coordinate and manage SAP FICO projects, system upgrades and integration initiatives with other ERP modules or external applications

• Establish user training strategies, approve functional documentation and ensure knowledge transfer to end-users

• Manage relationships with software vendors, implementation partners and internal IT stakeholders

Knowledge/Skills/Competencies

• • Deep functional expertise in SAP FICO modules (GL, AP, AR, AA, CCA, PCA, CO-PC and CO-PA)

  • Strong understanding of Thai tax laws, e-Tax regulations and financial accounting standards within an electronic manufacturing environment

  • Proven leadership, team management and vendor management capabilities

  • Strong project management skills and experience managing end-to-end SAP project life cycles

  • Excellent analytical, troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

  • Strong communication, presentation and documentation skills in both English and Thai

  • Deep understanding of integration between SAP FICO and other modules (MM, SD and PP)

  • Solid grasp of software development life cycle principles, IT governance and audit controls

  • Good understanding of IT infrastructure interrelations (databases, interfaces, networks and servers)

Physical Demands

• • Duties of this position are performed in a normal office environment

  • Duties may require extended periods of sitting and sustained visual concentration on a computer monitor or on financial data

Typical Experience

• 10 to 15 years; Experience in the specific roles

Typical Education

• • Bachelor Degree or consideration of an equivalent combination of education and experience.

  • Educational Requirements may vary by Geography

Notes

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees are held accountable for all duties of the job. Job duties and the % of time identified for any function are subject to change at any time.