Logica is a business and technology service company, employing 39,000 people across 36 countries. We deliver business consulting, systems integration and outsourcing across all industries and business functions. We create value by successfully integrating people, business and technology to create effective, sustainable business ecosystems. Our people apply insight to create innovative answers to your business needs. More information is available at www.logica.com
Business Analyst 30177
Location:
Houston, TX
Request Number: 30177
Project Role: Business Analyst
Start Date: 01 Jul 2010
End Date: 31 Dec 2010
Hours Per Week: 40
Duration: 183 days
Project Description
This project is part of the Global Business Portfolio program. The program comprises multiple acquisition, divestiture and joint venture projects, some of which are announced and some highly confidential. The early stages of each project are usually confidential and typically require a period of due diligence data gathering for a specific country or asset followed by a need to project manage the IT deliverables required to complete the deal. For a divestment, these would be related to the separation of the entity from the business. For an acquisition, these would be related to the integration of the entity into the business.
Roles and Responsibilities:
Role: Test Manager. Develop test strategy and plan for SAP, interfaces, jobs, connected applications and Non-ERP applications. Work with subject matter experts and project BAs to develop test scenarios and scripts. Gain IT and Business approval for strategy, plan, scenarios and scripts. Develop method to track and manage execution of test plans and resolution of defects. Communicate testing status to stakeholders.
International Travel Required: 25%
Travel Details: Travel to Brazil to supervise testing preparation and execution
Skill Name Competency
English Required/Expert
Portuguese Required/Basic Knowledge
Procurement Management (PM) Required/Basic Knowledge
Business Analysis (BA) Required/Advanced Knowledge
Testing (BA) Required/Advanced Knowledge
Oil Products Lubricants (OIL) Required/Basic Knowledge
SAP-FI-Accounts Payable Required/Basic Knowledge
SAP-FI-Accounts Receivable Required/Basic Knowledge
SAP-Interfaces-Functional Required/Basic Knowledge
ABAP/4-Development Required/Basic Knowledge
SAP-SD-Billing & Invoicing Required/Basic Knowledge
SAP-SD-Shipping & Delivery Required/Basic Knowledge
SAP-SD-Pricing Required/Basic Knowledge
Testing Planning/Strategy (BA) Required/Advanced Knowledge
Requirements Gathering (BA) Required/Basic Knowledge
Communications-Written (PC) Required/Expert
Data Analysis Required/Basic Knowledge
Program Management (PM) Required/Basic Knowledge
Test Director (EU) Required/Advanced Knowledge
Communications-Verbal (PC) Required/Advanced Knowledge
Technical Skills and Experience:
* Strong understanding of overall ERP modules and Connected Apps functionality and relationships
* Strong understanding of testing procedures and concepts
* Practical experience in formulating testing strategies and plans
* Experience executing test plans
Soft Skills and Experience:
* Knowledge of the Lubricants SAP and CAP Applications portfolio highly desirable.
* Previous experience with other business portfolio projects would be beneficial although not mandatory
* Strong verbal and written communication skills
* Experience testing in crashed schedule situations reducing duration while applying risk management techniques
* Skills in working in multicultural situations
* Strong time management skills and multi-tasking capabilities
* Ability to work in high intensity and high energy environment
55158-CJB-0@logica.hrmdirect.com
This is an opportunity to join the Logica with North American headquarters in Houston, Texas, servicing our North American clients.
Logica
3700 West Sam Houston Parkway South
Suite 500
Houston, TX 77042
Logica is an EEO Employer.
