IT Business Analyst, Enterprise Applications

Job description

Role Summary: We are looking for an experienced IT Business Analyst who will play a key role in leading complex technology, ERP initiatives, and the delivery of Enterprise application projects including project support of the latest S/4 HANA solution. The ideal candidate is a results-driven leader who is comfortable taking ownership, pushing through obstacles, holding stakeholders accountable, and ensuring work gets done. A solid foundation in SAP is required, and the familiarity with other ERP systems is a plus; but the focus of this role is delivery, execution, and leadership rather than configuration. Responsibilities: Own project scope, timelines, dependencies, and outcomes, ensuring initiatives stay on track and aligned with business priorities. Review and analyze business processes and make appropriate recommendations for improvement. Translate business requirements into specifications enabling solution delivery. Serve as a liaison between business stakeholders and IT development/support teams Drive integration across SAP and other enterprise applications Work directly with the business users to gather requirements, coordinate and execute user testing, coordinate and execute user training, and provide end user support. Work directly with technical teams to successfully deliver Enterprise Application Projects to manufacturing sites throughout Flowserve. Actively manage risks, issues, opportunities and change, escalating when needed and pushing for resolution. Evaluate ERP and business processes and drive continuous improvement and standardization across manufacturing operations. The ideal candidate combines strong ERP expertise with the ability to enable scalable, integrated solutions across multiple systems (SAP and non‑SAP), while ensuring successful delivery, adoption, and business value realization. Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in IT, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience. 5–10 years of experience leading SAP and ERP-related projects, preferably in a manufacturing environment. Strong knowledge of SAP and end-to-end business processes (finance, supply chain, manufacturing, etc.). Demonstrated ability to own delivery, make decisions, and move initiatives forward in complex organizations. Proven experience managing multiple stakeholders with competing priorities. Strong analytical, organizational, and documentation skills. Excellent communication and presentation skills. Comfortable operating with urgency, accountability, and ambiguity. Solid project management skills 20-30% of travel required Preferred: Experience working across multiple ERP platforms or major ERP transformations. Experience integrating ERP systems with external applications. Familiarity with custom development concepts and system enhancements. Experience supporting multi-site or global manufacturing operations.