Senior SAP Applications Specialist - Finance

Senior SAP Applications Specialist - Finance Company: ADTRAN, Inc. Location: Huntsville, US-AL 35801 Req Number: R005970 Job Posting URL: https://adtran.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/ADTRAN/job/Senior-SAP-Applications-Specialist---Finance\_R005970 Job Ad Opened: 10/1/2026 Job Ad Expires: 10/31/2026 Description: Welcome! Our Growth is Creating Great Opportunities! Our team is expanding, and we want to hire the most talented people we can. Continued success depends on it! Once you've had a chance to explore our current open positions, apply to the ones you feel suit you best and keep track of both your progress in the selection process, and new postings that might interest you! Thanks for your interest in working on our team! Career Opportunity As a Senior SAP Application Specialist, you will play a key role in supporting and evolving ADTRAN's global business application landscape. You will partner with business stakeholders across multiple regions and functions to optimize processes, drive continuous improvement, and deliver innovative SAP solutions that enable operational excellence. This role combines deep SAP expertise with business process knowledge, global collaboration, and a strong focus on innovation. You will help shape the future of our application environment through automation, digital transformation initiatives, and the effective use of emerging technologies, including Artificial Intelligence (AI). Success in this position requires excellent communication skills, the ability to collaborate across cultures and time zones, strong problem-solving capabilities, and a passion for continuous learning and improvement. This position offers significant opportunities to influence business processes, drive digital transformation, and contribute directly to ADTRAN's long-term business success. Location: Huntsville, Alabama (USA) Principal Duties and Responsibilities tDesign, develop, configure, optimize, and enhance Adtran business applications, including SAP Customizing, ABAP/Fiori development, system integrations, and business process solutions. tProvide and coordinate reliable global application support across multiple regions, business functions, and time zones, ensuring business continuity and timely issue resolution. tCollaborate closely with business stakeholders across Finance, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Logistics, Sales, Procurement, and other functional areas to understand business requirements and priorities. tLead and support testing, validation, deployment, and user enablement activities for new solutions and application enhancements. tProactively identify improvement opportunities, define solution strategies, and lead implementation activities. tDesign scalable, efficient, and future-oriented solutions while considering end-to-end processes and cross-functional impacts. tDrive continuous improvement through automation, standardization, process optimization, data quality enhancements, and improved user experiences. tEvaluate, promote, and adopt emerging technologies, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and industry best practices to maximize business value, productivity, and application effectiveness. Additional Responsibilities tLead projects or workstreams as required. tProactively identify, assess, and mitigate risks to ensure stable and reliable business operations. tAnalyze industry trends and benchmark best practices to support strategic application roadmaps. tFoster effective collaboration across geographically distributed and multicultural teams. tEnsure proper documentation, knowledge sharing, and compliance with established standards, governance models, and procedures. Qualifications, Skills and Experience tBachelor's degree in Info mation Technology, Computer Science, Business Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience. t8+ years of hands-on SAP experience including SAP Customizing, ABAP development, and SAP Fiori/UI5. tProven ability to collaborate effectively in a global and multicultural environment across different regions, functions, cultures, and time zones. tStrong intercultural communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to build trusted relationships across global teams. tStrong analytical, customer-focused, and results-oriented mindset. tExcellent project management, process improvement, and problem-solving skills. tStrong communication, presentation, and facilitation skills. tExperience in documentation, knowledge management, and business process analysis. tExperience leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) and emerging technologies to improve productivity, process efficiency, solution quality, and business value. tCommitment to continuous learning and professional development. tFluent written and spoken English. tWillingness to travel as required. Success Criteria