Senior ERP System Analyst - Eden Prairie, MN OR Telecommute Nationwide

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An outstanding candidate is needed to support multiple PeopleSoft Finance General Ledger, Accounts Payable and Purchasing projects. This individual will be involved in the end-to-end project life cycle from requirements gathering and design through testing, implementation and post-production support. The desired mix is 60% functional / 40% technical.

You'll enjoy the flexibility to telecommute from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Lead customer-facing requirements gathering, fit-gap, design, demo and system walkthrough sessions
• Research new system functions or capabilities within PeopleSoft General Ledger, Accounts Payable and Purchasing
• Train others on key benefits, setup required, and constraints of new functionality
• Translate customer needs into high quality system solutions and ensures effective operational outcomes
• Configure the system based on business requirements, tests, and resolve system issues and defects during full project lifecycle
• Author and execute system tests to assure that new modifications and functionality meet requirements and anticipated benefits
• Provide explanations and information to others on topics within area of expertise and act as a subject matter expert on process / business needs to testers, developers, and peers
• Act as the liaison between business and systems analysts, software developers and project management / scrum groups in multiple sites and countries
• Prioritize and organize own work to meet deadlines

The right candidate is:

• Eager to learn process or systems and driven to solve problems and perform root cause analysis
• Comfortable developing innovative approaches and charting a course of action in ambiguous situations
• Comfortable proposing customizations to delivered software both by enhancing existing programs and designing new programs
• Comfortable with standard PeopleSoft Finance batch job functionality and ability to troubleshoot issues and errors
• Comfortable meeting with business users (in person and remotely) to document requirements, draft process flows, lead functional design discussions and present findings to a variety of stakeholders

Positions in this function are involved in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) implementation and / or ongoing support. This individual will be responsible for one or more areas of complex ERP projects requiring additional specialized technical knowledge. You will make well-thought-out decisions on complex or ambiguous ERP implementation and support issues and coordinate with users to determine requirements. You'll also ensure that ERP system improvements are successfully implemented and monitored to increase efficiency.

You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• 6+ years of "back office" PeopleSoft financial systems experience (accounting, payables, receivables, general ledger, purchasing) experience
• 6+ years of funct-technical experience with PeopleSoft general ledger or accounts payable functionality and experience in version 9.2
• 4+ years of experience in leading or helping facilitate User Acceptance Testing
• Experience facilitating requirements gathering or leading solution brainstorming sessions
• Ability to manage tasks and deliverables utilizing basic Project Management techniques (including but not limited to creating project plans with milestones, tracking deliverables, providing status, and managing issues / risks)
• You will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's US Telecommuting Policy.
• If you need to enter a work site for any reason, you will be required to screen for symptoms using the ProtectWell mobile app, Interactive Voice Response (i.e., entering your symptoms via phone system) or a similar UnitedHealth Group-approved symptom screener. Employees must comply with any state and local masking orders. In addition, when in a UnitedHealth Group building, employees are expected to wear a mask in areas where physical distancing cannot be attained.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to write SQL queries and navigate through code to troubleshoot issues
• Experience with payment files and banking interfaces (checks and electronic payments)
• Experience as a payment or purchasing analyst
• Experience working with test plans and test cases
• Understanding of data gathering/analysis methods
• Knowledge of the Software (System) Development Life Cycle
• Experience with non-US business customers and team members
• Experience with Agile Scrum methodology
• Experience with Fluid Navigation functionality
• Experience customizing BI Publisher reports (checks, specifically)
• Development experience
• Intermediate level of proficiency with Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Visio

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Colorado Residents Only: The salary range for Colorado residents is $79,700 to $142,600. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. As of the date of this posting, In addition to your salary, UHG offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: Health, dental, and vision plans; wellness program; flexible spending accounts; paid parking or public transportation costs; 401(k) retirement plan; employee stock purchase plan; life insurance, short-term disability insurance, and long-term disability insurance; business travel accident insurance; Employee Assistance Program; PTO; and employee-paid critical illness and accident insurance.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

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