SAP Functional Product Designer

Ford Motor Company

SAP Functional Product Designer at Ford transforming legacy invoicing processes using SAP methodologies. Leading modernization efforts for the Vehicle Invoicing and Drafting Application (VI&D) in a hybrid role.

Posted 7/25/2026full-timeDearborn • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $86,600 - $166,200 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in SAP S4 HANA Sales and Distribution and SAP Vehicle Management System, with a strong focus on modernizing legacy applications and leading technical teams through complex SAP solutions. Proficient in Agile Methodology and capable of bridging legacy systems with advanced SAP technologies.

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SAP S4 HANA Sales And DistributionSAP Vehicle Management SystemAgile MethodologyFunctional Specification DocumentationTechnical Leadership

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Hard Skills

SAP SD/Sales And DistributionSAP VMSIntegration TestingTroubleshootingSystem DesignRequirements AnalysisDeploymentInvoicing ProcessesSAP ERP SolutionsLegacy System Integration

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingCreative Problem SolvingTeam LeadershipEffective CommunicationTechnical Discussion Engagement

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor Of Computer ScienceBachelor Of Information SystemsBachelor Of Systems Programming

Industry Keywords

SAP ModernizationHyper-Care PhaseSystems Coding StandardsFord GuidelinesBusiness Requirements Analysis

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead/Guide the SAP Modernization effort of VI&D utilizing your strong expertise in SAP S4 HANA Sales and Distribution (SD) & SAP Vehicle Management System (VMS) with Tax knowledge
Lead/Guide the transition to SAP including all of the following: validate the solutioning of the System Integrators (design, build, test, & deployment), navigate the hyper-care phase, and facilitate the long-term support activities including future enhancements and upgrades
Easily assimilate into the existing Global Team and will help to shape the modernization efforts of the Application.
Maintain accurate systems related documentation and adhere to Systems coding/security standards in accordance with Ford Guidelines/Controls
Effectively engage in technical discussions within the Application Team, other iERP PDOs, and with other interfacing Applications.
Strong ability to navigate new, complex, and challenging SAP technical situations with creative solutions
Ability to bridge Legacy Mainframe Systems with SAP/S4 Hana leading-edge technology
Analyze complex problems/gaps and develop/identify the most viable and efficient SAP solutions
Superior capability in analyzing complex business requirements, documenting /updating Functional Specs and can easily guide the Technical Teams in SAP Customizations
Strong functional experience in supporting SAP upgrades, support, and maintenance of Sales and Distribution (SD) & SAP Vehicle Management System (VMS) modules
Superior ability to quickly build relationships with people, including Software Engineers and Product Owners
Demonstrated ability to develop technical solutions, lead, and guide small teams through complex technical situations (Solid Technical Leadership abilities)

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor of Computer Science, Information Systems, Systems Programming or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience
10+ years of IT experience
7+ years of functional experience with SAP/S4 HANA with a keen ability to use SAP SD/Sales & Distribution, Vehicle Management System (VMS), and Invoicing Processes to modernize a complex legacy application in a fast-paced environment, using Agile Methodology
5+ years designing, analyzing requirements, documenting functional specs, integration testing, implementing, trouble-shooting (within SLA Guidelines), and deploying SAP ERP solutions for sales and business transactions using SAP Sales and Distribution/Vehicle Management System (involving Pricing, billing, and Customer Service functions)
5+ years of experience with the Agile Methodology or PDO Framework.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up childcare and more
Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more
Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases
Tuition assistance
Established and active employee resource groups
Paid time off for individual and team community service
A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day
Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.