As a Senior Functional Analyst – Finance (SAP EPPM), you will play a key role in shaping and optimizing our Enterprise Project and Portfolio Management capabilities. You will leverage deep expertise in SAP EPPM, including Project System (PS) and related development functionalities, to support and enhance solutions for the Capital & Wells Engineering domain within the Upstream and Downstream segments of the Oil & Gas industry. In this role, you will partner closely with business stakeholders to deliver scalable, efficient, and high‑quality SAP solutions that enable operational excellence and strategic decision‑making.
Deliver end‑to‑end SAP Enterprise Project and Portfolio Management (EPPM) and Project System (PS) solutions, translating complex business and process requirements into robust technical designs.
Configure SAP solutions in alignment with established build standards and industry best practices.
Manage SAP configuration and master data activities, ensuring seamless cross‑functional integration with PM, HR, FI, CO, MM, SD, and BW modules.
Collaborate with Process Architects and Design Authorities to design and develop IT solutions that meet business requirements and support strategic goals.
Partner with Lead Business Analysts and Process Experts to produce detailed technical design specifications for high‑complexity solutions.
Perform unit testing and support integration testing to ensure solution quality and stability.
Coach and guide Application Delivery Analysts and support Managed Services teams in resolving complex functional issues (e.g., budget management, time‑writing challenges).
Conduct root‑cause analysis of incidents and collaborate with business and IT stakeholders to prevent recurrence.
Drive the timely resolution of defects during testing cycles, hypercare, and critical incidents.
Support Run & Maintain teams in resolving production issues and participating in operational review meetings.
Ensure solutions are robust, scalable, supportable, and documented in line with CAB and IT governance requirements.
Recommend and implement functional enhancements to continuously improve existing solutions.
Maintain deep functional expertise in assigned SAP modules and how they enable business processes.
Ensure all changes are thoroughly documented and compliant with Group and Upstream IT standards and processes.
9–12 years of overall experience, including 5+ years specializing in SAP Enterprise Project and Portfolio Management (EPPM) and Project System (PS), with hands‑on experience in SAP Investment Management, HR, and Finance modules.
Minimum of 2 end‑to‑end SAP implementations, encompassing hands‑on solution design and configuration (profiles with predominantly support/testing experience will not be suitable).
Strong expertise in SAP PS integration with PM, HR, FI, CO, MM, SD, and BW.
Deep knowledge of SAP PS integration with SAP PPM and Commercial Project Management (CPM).
Solid understanding of SAP Project System processes related to Finance and HR (e.g., Asset Accounting, CATS Time Writing).
Practical experience working with ABAP objects (tables, function modules, IDocs), batch job management, BI/BW reports, Fiori time‑writing applications, and query development.
SAP certifications in PS, EPPM, or SAP S/4HANA (Cloud or on‑Premise) are a strong advantage.
Experience with industry‑standard solutions such as Concur, Ariba, and Warehouse Management Systems (WMS).
Proven ability to lead design workshops to map business requirements across EPPM, PS, and Investment Management.
Strong customer orientation, with a proactive approach to problem‑solving and fulfilling business expectations.
Active involvement in project phases including preparation, conceptualization, realization, and Go‑Live.
Ability to configure and document software solutions and business processes using defined standards and tools.
Experience conducting feasibility studies and process design reviews.
Capability to analyze and map business requirements, processes, and objectives, and recommend product modifications where necessary.
Good understanding of Upstream Oil & Gas and/or Manufacturing business processes.
Ability to capture and translate business problems, value drivers, and functional/non‑functional requirements – considering health, safety, security, usability, data, and supportability impacts.
Skilled in assessing and modeling processes, data flows, and technology landscapes to identify value opportunities and improvement areas.
Strong documentation skills, with the ability to create and maintain clear project artifacts (requirements, process maps, solution documents, etc.) throughout the project lifecycle.
Excellent communication skills in English, both written and verbal.
You bring your skills and experience to Shell and in return you work with talented, committed people on one of the most important challenges facing our planet. You’ll have the opportunity to develop the skills you need to grow in an environment where we value honesty, integrity, and respect for one another. You’ll be able to balance your priorities as you become the best version of yourself.
Progress as a person as we work on the energy transition together.
Continuously grow the transferable skills you need to get ahead.
Work at the forefront of technology, trends, and practices.
Collaborate with experienced colleagues with unique expertise.
Achieve your balance in a value-led culture that encourages you to be the best version of yourself.
Benefit from flexible working hours, and the possibility of remote/mobile working.
Perform at your best with a competitive starting salary and annual performance related salary increase – our pay and benefits packages are among the best in the world.
Take advantage of paid parental leave, including for non-birthing parents.
Join an organization to become one of the most diverse and inclusive in the world. We strongly encourage applicants of all genders, ages, ethnicities, cultures, abilities, sexual orientation, and life experiences to apply.
Grow as you progress through diverse career opportunities in national and
international teams.
Gain access to a wide range of training and development programs.
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