Job description
The Sr Systems Analyst I - SAP serves as the organization's primary technical and functional expert for SAP, owning the systems, processes, and governance that keep RWE America's Plant Maintenance (PM), Materials Management (MM), and related enterprise functions running accurately and in compliance with RWE's centralized SAP governance. This role leads the full lifecycle of SAP enhancements, upgrades, and integrations - from requirements gathering through design, testing, and deployment - while also owning several compliance-critical processes independently. The position requires the ability to translate ambiguous, cross-functional business needs into precise technical solutions, exercise sound independent judgment on financial and security-sensitive processes, and operate with minimal oversight in a fast-paced, evolving systems landscape.
Role Responsibilities
- Lead the full lifecycle of SAP enhancement, upgrade, and integration projects - from requirements gathering through design, build, testing, and deployment - coordinating across technical teams and business stakeholders to ensure solutions are scalable, sustainable, and aligned with how the business actually operates, not just standard SAP configuration
- Own the SAP Change Request Management (ChaRM) process end-to-end, including submission of change requests across integration services, PM/MM WRICEF objects, S/4 technical requests, and incidents/defects, and serve as Change Advisory Board (CAB) approver, applying risk analysis to protect system stability during releases
- Lead test management for regression and upgrade cycles - including test case creation, execution, and defect tracking - to verify that major releases meet reliability, performance, and compliance requirements before go-live, requiring rigorous attention to downstream system impact
- Translate high-level, often ambiguous business objectives from stakeholders across multiple operating companies into detailed functional specifications, process diagrams, and technical documentation, requiring strong analytical judgment to reconcile standard SAP design with actual business operating models
- Serve as technical lead for Master Data Governance (MDG) on Material Master data, approving governance requests and partnering in recurring sessions with operating company stakeholders on new data requirements, balancing data integrity against operational flexibility
- Own SAP access governance, including access request/approval workflows within GRC and risk ownership of FireFighter emergency access roles, applying compliance judgment to safeguard system security and audit readiness
- Provide the highest level (L3) of technical troubleshooting for Plant Maintenance and Materials Management, resolving complex issues such as price variances, subcontracting discrepancies, serialization/equipment inconsistencies, and integration/API failures, requiring root-cause diagnostic reasoning across interconnected systems and data
- Develop and maintain advanced system documentation, process diagrams, and technical standards to reduce reliance on undocumented institutional knowledge and support a more turnkey, repeatable approach to SAP delivery. Develop and deliver training on process changes
Job Requirements and Experience
Education
- Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Business, or a related field; equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered
Experience
- A minimum of 7 years of progressive experience supporting or administering SAP, with hands-on depth in Plant Maintenance (PM) and Materials Management (MM) modules required
- Demonstrated experience owning or supporting SAP governance processes such as ChaRM, Change Advisory Board (CAB) participation, or Master Data Governance (MDG)
- Experience supporting SAP access management/security processes (e.g., GRC, emergency access/FireFighter roles) strongly preferred
- Experience operating within a multi-entity or multi-op-co business structure, where standard SAP configurations require additional layers of business logic, is strongly preferred
Job Skills & Competencies
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret data, diagnose root cause across interconnected systems, and translate ambiguous business needs into clear technical specifications
- Working knowledge of financial/reporting concepts sufficient to investigate P&L-impacting data discrepancies in partnership with Finance
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience producing process documentation, functional specifications, and stakeholder-facing materials
- Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal oversight, exercising sound judgment on compliance- and finance-sensitive processes
- Experience mentoring or informally leading junior team members
- Familiarity with Agile/Scrum ways of working, including sprint planning and backlog management
Preferred
- SAP certification(s) in relevant modules (PM, MM, or related)
- Experience with test management tooling and with collaboration/documentation platforms such as Confluence and Airtable
- Exposure to data extraction or analytics initiatives supporting AI/ML-driven business tools
Work Environment
This position is an office-based role with some travel and visits to other RWE Americas offices and field locations. The employee must be able to sit, walk, or stand for long durations of time.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. RWE Americas is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time.
Benefits offered
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays. Eligible employees also participate in short-term incentives, in addition to salary.
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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.
RWE Americas, a subsidiary of RWE, is a US-based energy company that is helping to meet the growing demand for energy across the United States. Backed by RWE's 125-year global legacy of managing diverse power assets, RWE Americas operates approximately 13 GW of power projects across 27 states. With a talented workforce of 2,000 employees, RWE Americas develops, constructs and operates wind, solar and battery storage projects, along with natural gas-powered generation, that safely deliver affordable, reliable electricity to our customers. Committed to responsible development, RWE Americas invests in local and rural communities, creating jobs and partnering with stakeholders to support and strengthen the places where we live and work. Learn more about how RWE Americas is generating impact at americas.rwe.com.
At RWE Americas, we foster a culture defined by our Essential Behaviors - Have Courage, Create Impact and Actively Collaborate. We encourage bold thinking and continuous learning, and we value ownership, resilience and inclusion in everything we do. When you join us, you become part of a team that supports your development, respects your contributions and celebrates shared success. This is a place where you can grow your career and make a meaningful difference.
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About this role
About RWE
Company Overview
RWE AG
HeadquartersEssen, Germany
Founded1898
SizeApproximately 20,100 employees worldwide with revenues of €26.21 billion in fiscal year 2025 (source: wikipedia.org, rwe.com)
What They Do
RWE is a leading German energy company with a diverse portfolio focused on power generation and energy infrastructure projects. The company operates offshore and onshore wind farms, solar photovoltaic plants, battery storage systems, as well as flexible gas-fired power plants, and invests heavily in hydrogen technologies. In 2025, 41% of its power generation came from renewable energy sources, while gas and coal accounted for 31% and 27% respectively (source: rwe.com). With an installed capacity of 46.8 GW at the end of 2025, including 3.3 GW offshore wind and 1.7 GW battery storage, RWE ranks among the world’s largest developers in these sectors (source: rwe.com). The company focuses on developing and operating energy assets for utilities, industrial customers, and market participants, distinguished by its scale, broad technology range, and strong presence in the North Sea and US markets (source: rwe.com).
Projects & Track Record
RWE delivers numerous large-scale renewable energy projects, including the 1,400 MW Sofia offshore wind farm in the United Kingdom, the 1,080 MW Thor project in Denmark, and the North Sea clusters A and B in Germany with capacities of 660 MW and 900 MW respectively (source: rwe.com). In total, five major wind farms are under construction in the North Sea, adding around 3.1 GW of generation capacity (source: rwe.com). In the US, RWE commissioned six renewable energy projects totaling 999 MW in 2025, including wind, solar, and battery storage facilities across four states (source: rwe.com). In Lingen, Germany, RWE is building a 300 MW electrolyzer as part of the GET H2 Nukleus project, along with a 34 MW hydrogen-compatible gas turbine for reconversion of green hydrogen to power (source: rwe.com). Additionally, RWE operates Megabattery 117+, one of Germany’s largest battery storage systems, used in wholesale and balancing markets (source: rwe.com).
Recent Developments
In 2025, RWE commissioned 2.8 GW of new power plant capacity, investing approximately €10.8 billion gross, bringing the installed capacity to 46.8 GW (source: rwe.com). For the period 2026 to 2031, the company plans net investments of €35 billion to expand renewable energy, battery storage, and flexible power plant capacity by 25 GW to around 65 GW (source: rwe.com). This includes €9 billion for flexible backup and large battery projects, as well as up to 3 GW of hydrogen-capable gas power plants in Germany, plus €7 billion for onshore wind and solar in Europe and Australia (source: rwe.com). Offshore wind capacity reached 3.3 GW pro rata at the end of 2025, and five UK projects secured government contracts with expected capacity up to 6.9 GW, of which RWE holds 3.5 GW (source: rwe.com).
Working There
RWE offers diverse career opportunities across engineering, operations, project development, construction, asset management, trading, finance, IT, legal, procurement, and corporate functions (source: rwe.com). The work culture is characterized by international collaboration, continuous learning, and flexible working models, supported by extensive benefits promoting wellbeing and professional growth (source: rwe.com). In the US, offerings include performance-based bonuses, 401(k) employer matching, learning and job rotation programs, as well as emotional support and family resources (source: americas.rwe.com). At the Lingen site, roles focus especially on hydrogen, battery storage, gas-to-hydrogen technologies, and grid-supporting assets, while in the US hiring is advancing for new wind, solar, and battery storage projects (source: rwe.com, rwe.com).
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