Application Analyst – IT Department

Mercedes-Benz Romania is part of the Daimler Group and is Daimler's national sales organization for the divisions Passenger Cars and Vans. As a wholesale organization, we are determined to ensure a strong sales and after-sales network with our more than 42 authorized sales and service centers in Romania.

Our various organizations and functions have one mutual objective: provide the best products and services for our dealer network and customers, to sustain Mercedes-Benz as the first choice in Romania.

Automotive Sales and Financial Services is a people business. Our highly committed and qualified employees make the difference in a competitive environment. We would like to invite you to contribute to and be part of our success story.

What we expect from you:
 University (Degree) in IT, Marketing or Economic
 Proven track record in SAP Technical Project Delivery and/or Project Management.
 Demonstrated experience in delivering/managing complex IT projects using formal methodologies in a medium/large corporate environment
 Understanding of business process mapping and process improvement methods (as-is and to-be).
 High level of business acumen and the ability to integrate customers’ business needs into a technical framework.
 Knowledge of Daimler environment and Daimler systems/ interfaces like GO, Wings, MBKS, Compass, CAS, will be appreciated
 Knowledge of Automotive Business Processes - Knowledge of Daimler/ MBRO processes will be highly regarded
 SAP functional and/or technical knowledge will be an advantage
 Strong interpersonal skills complimented by good communication skills written and verbal
 Ability to understand fast the problems and find solutions
 Analytical skills and effective negotiation and influencing skills
 Attention for details
 Honest, efficient, dedicated and responsible
 Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines
 Ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously
 Adheres to Daimler values: Integrity, respect, discipline, passion
 Demonstrated experience (3-5 years) in delivering/managing complex IT projects using formal methodologies in a medium/large corporate environment
Consulting experience (preferred).

Responsible with delivering system changes across a list of applications and implementation of new applications. The responsible will work on the required changes with the technical teams and business partners. The responsible will execute changes from initiation to close using standard project management methodologies. At the same time, ensure application of the in-house project management methodology to meet business requirements and manage the scope and quality of delivery. In addition, manage and escalate end-to-end project risks, issues and dependencies and overall project communication.

Smooth transition to the To-be Application Landscape
 Implement new applications and manage the transition of the applications for which has responsibility to deliver one that meets the requirements of the intended organisation structure.
 Ensure adherence with all the required Daimler IT standards and processes.
Manage Project Deliverables
 Manage the application delivery process over the entire project (Build, Test, Migration/Cut-over, Go-live, and Post Go-Live).
 Support the testing cycles performed by IT and Business.
 Manage IT change request process end-to-end.
 Manage IT issues and dependencies on the project (identification, mitigation, monitoring, resolution and escalation) end-to-end.
 Assist in facilitation of application workshops, including business/IT and facility coordination
Manage Multiple Stakeholders in a Complex IT Project
 Manage, in respect of the IT aspects of the project, the expectations of the key stakeholders involved, i.e.
 Local business users
 Local IT team members and local IT vendors
 Global and Regional Project leads and technical teams
Assist CIO or IT Project Manager to provide regular reports on project related deliverables to:
 The Steering Committee
 The Project Sponsor
 The Project Team

Business/Functional Analysis
 Where required, undertake Business Analysis including process mapping (as-is, to-be), requirements gathering, scoping and estimation.
 Facilitate and own the gathering, analysis, documentation and management of requirements.
 Participate in solution design process, including developing High Level Design (HLD) as required.
 Provide consulting input to business process optimization with or without the use of IT.

Additional information:
 Contract period: limited 24 months