Michael Foods · 14 hours ago
Principal IT Bus Analyst
Hopkins, MN
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$114K/yr - $178K/yr
10+ years expMichael Foods, Inc. is a leader in the food processing and distribution industry, and they are seeking a Principal IT Business Analyst. This role is crucial for bridging enterprise-level business requirements and SAP system capabilities, overseeing large-scale SAP initiatives, and providing strategic direction and technical leadership.
Hospitality
Responsibilities
Demonstrate expert-level functional and business knowledge across multiple SAP modules, translating enterprise requirements into effective, scalable solutions
Partner with senior leadership to shape IT and SAP strategies that align with organizational goals
Advise on business processes, policies, and practices, ensuring solutions deliver measurable business value
Serve as a trusted advisor to business units, department heads, and project sponsors
Lead design, configuration, and integration of SAP ECC, S/4 HANA, and related modules
Oversee technical compliance with SAP standards, ensuring system scalability, efficiency, and alignment with best practices
Review and approve programming specifications, guide ABAP development, and perform debugging as needed
Manage complex data conversions, data loads, interfaces, and cross-platform integrations
Analyze enterprise-wide business processes, identifying opportunities for automation, standardization, and optimization using SAP technology
Develop multi-year SAP roadmaps and ensure timely, cost-effective implementation of initiatives
Recommend and evaluate system upgrades, patch strategies, and new module deployments
Provide technical leadership to SAP teams, including developers, functional analysts, and external consultants
Mentor team members across functional and technical areas, fostering skill development and knowledge sharing
Lead large-scale, cross-functional projects from planning to execution, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery
Participate in talent acquisition, onboarding, and performance coaching for IT staff
Manage relationships with SAP vendors and third-party providers, ensuring suitable services and functionality are offered and delivered to Michael Foods
Oversee vendor performance and ensure alignment with internal technology standards
Build strong partnerships with key stakeholders to facilitate collaboration and change adoption
Ensure SAP systems meet all compliance standards and data security protocols
Partner with cybersecurity teams to implement and maintain robust security controls
Expert-level proficiency in SAP ECC, S/4 HANA, BW, and relevant modules (EWM, MM, PP, APO, IBP)
Proficiency with Microsoft productivity tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio)
Advanced understanding of ABAP, data modeling, and reporting tools
Strong working knowledge of IT project methodologies and governance frameworks
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in IT, Computer Science, Business, or related field
10+ years of SAP implementation, configuration, and support experience, including multi-module leadership
Proven track record in SAP EWM and SAP ECC modules WM, MM, and QM
Demonstrated experience in large-scale, enterprise-wide SAP projects
Strong business acumen with ability to influence senior leadership
Experience managing vendor relationships and third-party service providers
Effective communicator with strong leadership, mentoring, and presentation skills
Preferred
SAP certifications in relevant modules
Experience with SAP rollouts to new locations or acquisitions
Familiarity with BW data modeling, queries, and reporting
Knowledge of APO-PPDS, IBP, and other advanced planning tools
Food manufacturing or regulated industry experience
Experience in S/4HANA implementation
Company
Michael Foods
Michael Foods is a producer and distributor of food products to the foodservice, retail, and food-ingredient markets.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2014-04-17Acquired
Leadership Team
Bailey Larson, MA-HRIR, CCP
Total Rewards Business Partner
Mandy Paustian, SHRM-CP
Human Resources Business Partner
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