IT Architect

Additional Locations: Costa Rica-Coyol

Diversity - Innovation - Caring - Global Collaboration - Winning Spirit - High Performance

At our company, we value diversity and believe it is our greatest strength. We are committed to empowering women, supporting the LGBTQ+ community, and creating opportunities for individuals with disabilities. Our belief is that your diversity enriches our work environment. As an equal opportunity employer, we wholeheartedly welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their background. Additionally, we have a Gender Equality Policy that reflects our commitment to fairness and equality in the workplace.

Hybrid Roles:

Boston Scientific's hybrid workplace includes Working from Home and onsite. You will have the opportunity to discuss details in the interview. 

About the role:

Boston Scientific is looking for an experienced SAP Accounts Payable Architect to support the Accounts Payable implementation for our Magellan project (S4 HANA Green field and business transformation project) within our Enterprise Competency Center responsible for SAP. In October last year we completed a POC, and the first 2 sites are live on S/4HANA. We have a Roadmap defined for the next implementations.

You will become a part of the winning team that defines, delivers, and supports our Enterprise’s SAP environment.  In this role you will be a key participant on our team focused on supporting and rolling out S4 HANA functionality related to AP for Boston Scientific’s global organization.     

You will be responsible for leading the technical direction, configuration, and ongoing operations. The successful candidate will partner with the leadership team to deliver solutions, strategies through engagement with external partners and internal experts and drive technical data strategy initiatives.

Key Skills & Responsibilities:

• The candidate should possess deep skills and experience in design, implementation, and deployment of Accounts Payable Processes in S/4 HANA
• Strong functional knowledge of Accounts Payable Processes and understanding on how Ariba integrates.
• Experience with Integrations with other SAP / 3rd Party Applications like Ariba, SuccessFactors, Vertex will be a plus.
• Lead collaboration with business and other stake holders to understand the requirement and provide solution to meeting business needs in Procured to Pay area
• Evaluate change requests for feasibility, and adherence to global design. Focus on resolution tracking and problem escalation.
• Understand data needs and sources and guide the data integration aspects of the project
• Lead team in translating requirements into designs that leverage the best practices
• Appropriately communicate project status, escalates issues, and manage timelines
• Identifies opportunities for improvement and drive execution of improvement plan driving operational / strategic benefits.
• Works closely with the development team (internal and external) to assure a timely solution is delivered according to the specifications and implementation needs of the business
• Strong process background Standards/Governance/System Change Management
• Experience partnering with external vendors and business partners on projects, including working with geographically dispersed teams
• Exposure to Agile & Product Team Methodology will be plus

Soft Skills:

• Excellent interpersonal communication skills including oral, written, and listening skills with a track record of communicating complex concepts to a broad range of technical and non-technical staff, including at senior executive levels
• Highly organized and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Self-starter with strong, proactive work ethic.
• A positive attitude, innovative and creative thinker.
• Responsible risk taking and risk management.
• Exceptional organizational & time management skills.

Minimum Qualifications:             

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
• 10+ years of total experience in relevant technologies / workstreams.
• 5+ years of experience in SAP Accounts Payable.
• At least one SAP S4 HANA implementation completed.
• Understanding the integration with various SAP modules like FI, CO, SD, PM, and WM.
• Detailed knowledge of SAP Accounts Payable and Financials process, hands on experience in configuration of AP and P2P processes, including Vendor Management and Cash Management best practices.
• Strong/current experience with relevant business processes to include purchase to pay, cash management, master data management, vendor management, payment terms management
• Medical device, life sciences industry background preferred.
• Ability to identify and implement process improvement opportunities.

Requisition ID: 593315

As a leader in medical science for more than 40 years, we are committed to solving the challenges that matter most – united by a deep caring for human life. Our mission to advance science for life is about transforming lives through innovative medical solutions that improve patient lives, create value for our customers, and support our employees and the communities in which we operate. Now more than ever, we have a responsibility to apply those values to everything we do – as a global business and as a global corporate citizen.

So, choosing a career with Boston Scientific (NYSE: BSX) isn’t just business, it’s personal. And if you’re a natural problem-solver with the imagination, determination, and spirit to make a meaningful difference to people worldwide, we encourage you to apply and look forward to connecting with you!

Benefits • Life-Work Integration • Community • Career Growth

At Boston Scientific, you will find a collaborative culture driven by a passion for innovation that keeps us connected on the most essential level. With determination, imagination, and a deep caring for human life, we’re solving some of the most important healthcare industry challenges. Together, we’re one global team committed to making a difference in people’s lives around the world. This is a place where you can find a career with meaningful purpose—improving lives through your life’s work