Solution Architect (US)

Description: The successful candidate will have at least 12 years’ experience in the SAP Billing for Utilities. The ability to demonstrate a depth of understanding and skills in configuration is essential. You will have participated in at least 3 successful end to end SAP implementations. Responsibilities:  Hands-on experience with SAP Utility billing processes.  Perform SAP ISU Billing Rates Configuration  Author Functional Specifications for Billing Reports, Interfaces, Conversions, Enhancements, Forms, and Workflows  Perform Functional Unit Testing of Billing Reports, Interfaces, Conversions, Enhancements, Forms, and Workflows  Support preparation of SAP ISU Billing Training Material  Prepare Business Process Procedures to support ISU Billing processes  Identify and document ISU Billing cutover and dress rehearsal cutover tasks  Perform ISU Billing cutover and dress rehearsal cutover tasks in support of go-live  Prepare Test Scenarios and test Cases to support ISU Billing testing in String/Scenario Testing, multiple Integration Testing Cycles, Performance Testing, Parallel Bill Testing, and User Acceptance Testing  Support ISU Billing testing in String/Scenario Testing, multiple Integration Testing Cycles, Performance Testing, Parallel Bill Testing, and User Acceptance Testing  Conduct knowledge transfer for ISU Billing to Back End Support team  Support ISU Workstream Lead by providing status of all tasks, activities, and milestones  Host Build Phase meetings to resolve open issues, defects, etc.  Prepare material for and participate in Integrated Business Process (IBP) sessions  Resolve ISU Billing Defects identified during Testing  Update Design Phase documentation as required  Identify and create Risks, Actions, Issues, and Decisions  Has in-depth hands on configuration experience with SAP ISU Billing – Rates Configuration.  Ability to understand business utility billing requirements and produce a rates structure design following established naming conventions and protocols.  Ability to perform SAP ISU Rates configuration with minimal guidance.  Knowledge and understanding of EDM and billing using interval data. * Bonus if they actually understand and have hands-on experience with configuring TOU rates.  Ability to understand business utility billing requirements and produce business process documents.  Knowledge of Complex Billing Process  Knowledge of Billing Processes -  Budget Billing,  Cancel/Rebill  Collective Billing  Unbilled Revenue  BPEM  Knowledge of Net Metering  Ability to clearly communicate (written and oral) Desirable Experience:  AMI integration for billing with external MDM Competencies:  Able to translate business goals into a set of requirements which can be supported by an appropriate standard or bespoke solution  Able to complete complex implementations in a specific area where requirements are potentially unclear and inconsistent  Can tailor and apply previous experience to client needs recognizing recurring issues  Build relationships with client leads based on mutual respect and commitment  Identifies issues and risks with their area of responsibility and takes responsibility for their resolution  Able to give and receive feedback / coaching on performance from other members of the team posi