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Product Manager (SAP) - Business Support Development Department (BSD : Osaka)

Product Manager (SAP) - Business Support Development Department (BSD : Osaka)

RakutenOsaka, Japan
11 days ago
Job description

Description

Department Overview

Our team is responsible for the following products in both domestic and overseas markets :

  • Internal business support systems for our e-commerce platform
  • Analytics systems for merchant sales
  • Performance estimation systems for new strategies
  • Accounting management systems and billing data

Position : Why We Hire

In the future, we will execute a project to migrate our current SAP ECC6.0 to SAP S / 4HANA by the end of 2027. After the service goes live, we aim to achieve maintenance and operations through in-house resources. Therefore, we would like you to join from the development phase on the project to understand the specifications of the new system.

Position Details

We are seeking a talented and experienced Product Manager to take ownership of our Accounting and Billing system product, specifically focusing on our SAP S / 4HANA environment. You will be responsible for understanding complex business requirements and translating them into effective and operational IT plans, leveraging the capabilities of S / 4HANA. You will lead projects effectively, ensuring on-time delivery with appropriate quality, while also focusing on continuous improvement and innovation within the S / 4HANA landscape. This includes managing the product lifecycle, data migration strategies, and integration with other systems.

Responsibilities

  • Define and manage the product roadmap for the Accounting and Billing system within the SAP S / 4HANA environment.
  • Gather and analyze business requirements from stakeholders, translating them into detailed functional specifications and user stories.
  • Collaborate with development teams, and other stakeholders to design, develop, and implement solutions within S / 4HANA.
  • Manage the product backlog, prioritize features, and ensure alignment with business objectives.
  • Oversee the configuration and customization of SAP S / 4HANA modules (FI / SD / MM) to meet specific business needs.
  • Plan and execute data migration activities from ECC6.0 to S / 4HANA.
  • Manage integration with other systems, including e-commerce platforms, CRM (e.g., SalesForce.com), and other internal applications.
  • Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards and regulations.
  • Monitor system performance, identify areas for improvement, and implement optimization strategies.
  • Manage change requests and ensure proper documentation of system configurations and processes.
  • Provide training and support to end-users on the use of the SAP S / 4HANA system.
  • Stay up-to-date with the latest SAP S / 4HANA features and functionalities and identify opportunities to leverage them for business benefit.
  • Mandatory Qualifications :

  • At least 5 years of experience in SAP FI module, able to customize independently.
  • Proven experience with SAP S / 4HANA.
  • Experience in designing and testing SAP S / 4HANA add-on features with Side-by-Side extensions (BTP) and On-Stack (In-App) extensions.
  • Knowledge of SAP standard APIs and OData, along with experience in extensions.
  • Experience in designing SAP Fiori screens.
  • Demonstrated analytical and process improvement skills.
  • Knowledge of accounting principles and Japanese bookkeeping practices.
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and management skills.
  • Strong leadership and team-building skills.
  • Desired Qualifications :

  • SAP S / 4HANA certification.
  • Experience in implementing SAP SD / MM modules.
  • Experience with SAP Product Lifecycle Management (PLM).
  • Experience with SalesForce.com integration with SAP.
  • Experience with data migration tools and techniques.
  • Experience with project management methodologies (e.g., PMP).
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