Job Description

Introduction
As an Application Package Specialist, you\'ll help clients in the selection, implementation, and production support of application packaged solutions. You\'ll gain in-depth consulting skills, business knowledge, and packaged solution expertise to effectively integrate packaged technology into the clients\xe2\x80\x99 business environment. Join us and start your path as a key player to achieve client expected business results and become the expert you want to be.

Your Role and Responsibilities
IBM\'s state-of-the-art Client Innovation Centre (CIC) opened in Nova Scotia in March 2013 and is the first of its kind in Canada. The Centre weaves together IBM\xe2\x80\x99s business insights and industry-leading software portfolio and is ideally suited for any client that needs flexible access to emerging or niche skills that may not be cost effective to grow internally. In addition, our focus on our team is unparalleled as demonstrated by the following: The CIC NS is one of IBM\xe2\x80\x99s highest performing delivery centres worldwide \xe2\x80\x93 for retention, client satisfaction and utilization. Our employees are empowered to stay and grow within IBM.

• We are very focused on continuous skill development \xe2\x80\x93 staff training is our third largest annual Centre investment. Employees are immersed in a culture of learning and constant growth
• Investment in key partnership with universities, government and private sector groups which has resulted in IBM having a key influencing role in Nova Scotia\xe2\x80\x99s ICT industry, especially in talent development
• Be a part of making the world more instrumented, interconnected - and intelligent. Join us.

In this role, you\'ll work in our IBM Client Innovation Center (CIC), where we deliver deep technical and industry expertise to a wide range of public and private sector clients around the world. These centers offer our clients locally based skills and technical expertise to drive innovation and adoption of new technology.

Your roles & responsibilities:

• Knowledge of BW reporting
• Knowledge of SQL
• Extensive experience designing and configuring the key integration points Materials Management module and other SAP functional modules
• Strong configuration skills in SAP versions 6.0 Enhancement Pack 5.0 or higher \xe2\x80\x93experience in S4/HANA preferred
• Preferred applicants will have experience in WM or EWM (Basic)
• Strong familiarity with SAP implementation methodologies

Preferred Expertise

• Experience in leading teams in the delivery of SAP functionality in a project environment
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to multi-task within a dynamic workplace
• Thorough experience and knowledge of consulting practices and techniques
• A comprehensive understanding of Source to Pay business processes.
• The ability to develop strong relationships with clients
• Excellent time-management skills and the ability to deliver results with an aggressive timeline
• Effective coaching and knowledge transfer skills \xe2\x80\x93the ability to thrive in a team environment
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills
• English: Fluent
• Must be located on-site at IBM office in Bedford, NS

Required Technical and Professional Expertise

• Knowledge of BW reporting
• Knowledge of SQL
• Knowledge of SAP Functional modules

Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise
Please see required skills.


About Business Unit IBM Services is a team of business, strategy and technology consultants that design, build, and run foundational systems and services that is the backbone of the world\'s economy. IBM Services partners with the world\'s leading companies in over 170 countries to build smarter businesses by reimagining and reinventing through technology, with its outcome-focused methodologies, industry-leading portfolio and world class research and operations expertise leading to results-driven innovation and enduring excellence.


Your Life @ IBM In a world where technology never stands still, we understand that, dedication to our clients success, innovation that matters, and trust and personal responsibility in all our relationships, lives in what we do as IBMers as we strive to be the catalyst that makes the world work better. Being an IBMer means you\xe2\x80\x99ll be able to learn and develop yourself and your career, you\xe2\x80\x99ll be encouraged to be courageous and experiment everyday, all whilst having continuous trust and support in an environment where everyone can thrive whatever their personal or professional background. Our IBMers are growth minded, always staying curious, open to feedback and learning new information and skills to constantly transform themselves and our company. They are trusted to provide on-going feedback to help other IBMers grow, as well as collaborate with colleagues keeping in mind a team focused approach to include different perspectives to drive exceptional outcomes for our customers. The courage our IBMers have to make critical decisions everyday is essential to IBM becoming the catalyst for progress, always embracing challenges with resources they have to hand, a can-do attitude and always striving for an outcome focused approach within everything that they do. Are you ready to be an IBMer? This job requires you to provide your COVID-19 vaccination status with supporting documentation, where legally permissible.


About IBM IBM\xe2\x80\x99s greatest invention is the IBMer. We believe that through the application of intelligence, reason and science, we can improve business, society and the human condition, bringing the power of an open hybrid cloud and AI strategy to life for our clients and partners around the world.

Restlessly reinventing since 1911, we are not only one of the largest corporate organizations in the world, we\xe2\x80\x99re also one of the biggest technology and consulting employers, with many of the Fortune 50 companies relying on the IBM Cloud to run their business.

At IBM, we pride ourselves on being an early adopter of artificial intelligence, quantum computing and blockchain. Now it\xe2\x80\x99s time for you to join us on our journey to being a responsible technology innovator and a force for good in the world.


Location Statement Must have the ability to work in Canada without sponsorship.

This role will involve working with technology that is covered by Export Regulations sanctions. If you are a Foreign National from any of the following US sanctioned countries (Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Syria, and the Crimea, Luhansk, Donetsk, Kherson, and Zaporizhia regions of Ukraine) on a work permit, you are not eligible for employment in this position.


Being You @ IBM IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.