Job Overview

The SAP Lead Systems Analyst will have two primary areas of responsibility.

1. SAP Production Planning – governs, guides, designs, configures, and implements SAP production planning functionality that supports core manufacturing and planning functions across Hubbell. Responsible for ensuring the successful deployment of SAP manufacturing solutions—including MRP, Production Planning (PP), MES, and PLM—in alignment with Hubbell’s configuration standards, business processes, and enterprise architecture. In this area of responsibility, the analyst collaborates closely with IT peers, Hubbell Global Operations, business stakeholders, and external implementation partners to deliver scalable, standardized solutions that meet business needs. Responsibilities include gathering and analyzing requirements, supporting business cases and project proposals, and translating business needs into effective system designs.

2. Managing the Explore/Discovery phase of SAP implementation projects. Responsible for managing a 3rd party systems integrator in the requirements gathering phase of an SAP implementation project. This includes being the liaison and coordinator between the integrator and the business, ensuring the integrators tools are reviewed and implemented according to Hubbell standards and processes, works with the integrator lead to manage all activities. Ensures the outputs are complete and meet agreed upon conditions and standards. In this area of responsibility, the analyst collaborates closely with the business management and SME’s as well as the 3rd party system integration team to ensure that the Explore/Discovery event accomplished all goals on time and in an efficient and effective manner.

This position will reside on our SAP Implementations project team working SAP implementations for Hubbell acquisitions. Overall, the successful candidate will have both SAP Production Planning design and configuration experience as well as strong leadership, communication, and management skills.

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A Day In The Life

Duties & Responsibilities

This role reports directly to the Director, IT SAP Implementations.

SAP Production Planning Responsibilities:

• Lead design and fit gap sessions to improve business processes, operational workflows, and information flow.
• Assess and document requirements for each in scope manufacturing location by engaging decision makers, system owners, and end users to define business needs and system objectives.
• Collaborate with IT peers, Global Operations leadership, and implementation partners to determine and recommend appropriate SAP manufacturing solutions.
• Play a lead role in the planning, design, configuration, and deployment of new applications and enhancements to existing systems.
• Develop and present system design proposals and solution options to technical and business stakeholders.
• Document functional and technical specifications for selected solutions, integrations, and enhancements.
• Define scope, assumptions, success criteria, and outcome metrics for systems analysis and solution delivery.
• Identify and document hardware requirements (e.g., RF devices, printers) for each in scope manufacturing site.
• Manage configuration activities and support related hardware procurement efforts.
• Conduct regular configuration and design review meetings to ensure adherence to Hubbell standards and support tollgate governance.
• Ensure compliance with Hubbell’s Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), IT controls, and audit requirements.
• Support on site and remote testing, training, cutover, and hypercare activities.
• Lead manufacturing domain project closure activities, including documentation and knowledge transfer.
• Prepare and maintain documentation required for internal and external audits.
• Actively participate in and contribute to project, design, and governance meetings.

SAP Implementation Discovery Responsibilities:

• Leads initial project setup activities during the Explore phase, including establishment of required project governance and delivery tools.
• Partner with 3rd party systems integrator, Infrastructure and Network teams to ensure sites are prepared for Hubbell network standards and SAP connectivity requirements prior to implementation.
• Assess site readiness and forecast potential system integrations, dependencies, and technical constraints.
• Develop and document a preliminary overview of System Architecture.
• Identify scope boundaries, functional gaps, and risks across in scope domains and document mitigation strategies.
• Identify potential Power BI reporting needs, data sources, and analytics requirements to support business and operational visibility.
• Identify and estimate resource requirements for AFE planning, including:
• SAP functional leads
• Data migration resources
• Development resources (ABAP, integrations, reporting)
• Support creation of the project charter, including objectives, scope assumptions, constraints, and success criteria.
• Initiate high level project planning, including:
• Identification of required FIT sessions by scope and functional area
• Alignment on sequencing and dependencies across domains
• Early engagement planning for business stakeholders and IT teams
• Collaborate with program leadership to ensure Explore phase outputs align with Hubbell governance, tollgate expectations, and downstream implementation planning.

What will help you thrive in this role?

The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in SAP implementations, with a strong focus on planning and manufacturing functions.

Required experience includes:

• SAP MRP, ATP, BOM and routing development, serial number tracking, repetitive manufacturing, and batch management.
• Deep functional and technical expertise in SAP MRP and Production Planning (PP).
• Experience implementing and integrating MES and PLM solutions.
• Proven success delivering end to end solutions, including requirements gathering, design, configuration, testing, training, and post go live support.
• Experience working with and managing third party implementation partners in complex project environments.
• Experience deploying and supporting SAP Fiori applications (preferred).

Technical Competencies

The successful candidate should have full command of the following methodologies and tools:

• ITIL, ITSM
• ERP SDLC
• SAP MRP, PP, Subcontracting
• Microsoft Office 365 and Teams

Hubbell Incorporated

Hubbell creates critical infrastructure solutions that power our customers, communities, people and the planet. Our company is strategically aligned around enabling grid modernization and electrification. As more products plug in to an aging grid, Hubbell solutions enable the transition to a more reliable, resilient and efficient energy infrastructure. Founded in 1888 our innovation has made us a leading global manufacturer of high quality electrical and utility solutions enabling customers to operate critical infrastructure reliably and efficiently.

The company operates in two segments. Hubbell Utility Solutions (HUS) enable the grid to conduct, communicate and control energy across utility applications and Hubbell Electrical Solutions (HES) are essential to managing power across a wide range of industries and applications. Our vertical market solutions can be applied to markets including Data Centers, Renewables, Commercial Buildings, Industrial, Telecom and Transportation. Supporting both of our business segments is our corporate and Hubbell Unified Business Solutions teams that provide consistent process, tools technologies across our businesses.

We are committed to operating sustainably and ethically while promoting an inclusive and supportive culture for our people to grow and develop in their careers. Our employees proudly work and serve our communities from our headquarters in Shelton, CT, across the United States and around the globe.

Hubbell Unified Business Solutions

Hubbell Unified Business Services (HUBS) provides corporate shared services to support all businesses across the enterprise. Functional areas include Engineering, Sales, Operations, Marketing, Finance, Legal, IT, Human Resources, Payroll, Environmental Health & Safety, and Compliance. HUBS employees are located around the world.

Hubbell Incorporated, its subsidiaries and affiliates, is an EO Employer AA: M/F/Veteran/Disability. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other protected class.

The above summary of position responsibilities and requirements is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an exhaustive list of duties, skills, efforts, physical requirements, or working conditions associated with the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of those principal position elements essential for making decisions related to position performance, employee development, and compensation.