Associate Director, Software Engineering

Experience Required

3 years

Minimum Education Required

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Accounting, Finance, Business, IT, or closely related field

Expected Start Date

09/08/2026

Compensation

$142,400.00 - $224,100.00 / Yearly

Hours Per Week

40

Number Of Positions

1

Job Description

Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC seeks Associate Director, Software Engineering in Rahway, NJ to guide the Finance Business Management (FBM) processes and manage end-to-end SAP technical configuration for the SAP FI/CO modules. Responsible for delivery and governance of SAP Financial applications and reporting: FI-General Ledger, Controlling: CCA, PCA, IO, CO-PA). Responsible for the continuity of Merck’s internal Finance applications by leading the functional design and providing guidance to a global team of 6-8 functional resources (a combination of employees and contractors) for the Finance Business Management (FBM) processes, while managing end-to-end SAP technical configuration for the SAP FI/CO modules. Act as the Subject Matter Expert in the SAP FI/CO modules of SAP, responsible for creating ERP FBM solutions to support our Company's Human Health business. Monitor the integration of processes across the organization. Visualize end-to-end integrated business processes and impacts across key areas such as Financial Business Management, Order to Cash, Source to Settle, Supply Chain Management, Tax, and Financial Supply Chain. Reporting to the Global Financial Business Management Director, oversee SAP configuration changes to ensure developments align with business requirements, industry standards, and regulatory compliance. Enforce change control processes and methodologies to minimize system disruptions and ensure system stability. Collaborate with cross-functional and technical teams to prioritize and work independently on the delivery of SAP enhancements and new functionalities. Be relied on to collaborate closely with Business Process Stewards, Global Enterprise IT/ERP Operations functional and technical leads to understand business requirements and translate them into effective SAP solutions. Work closely with Value team to prioritize and provide insights and recommendations on leveraging SAP capabilities to drive business growth and operational excellence. 10% domestic and international travel required.

LOCATION: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, 126 E. Lincoln Ave., Rahway, NJ 07065

SALARY:

$142,400 - $224,100/year

REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Accounting, Finance, Business, IT, or closely related field and 3 years of experience in the job offered or related. Employer will accept a 3-years bachelor’s degree in the above mentioned fields plus 1 year of work experience as being equivalent to a US bachelor’s degree. Must have 3 years of experience with all of the following: delivering SAP FI/CO modules of SAP; working with SAP Project Systems (PS); SAP delivery team leadership experience; understanding internal customer business challenges, helps resolve issues and communicates the resolution effectively, both verbally and in writing; and experience with cross-functional business processes.

SUBMIT RESUME OR CONTACT:

Apply at https://jobs.merck.com/us/en. Reference job # R415506.

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

R415506

Job Type

Full Time