IT Solution Owner

Why are we proud of what we do at allnex? We create coatings, products which help protect the world for all nex>t generations – and that's exactly what you can do joining usImagine how fast your smartphone would become scratched-up, ugly and unusable without a coating. Or an e-bike, the cabin of a train, a beautiful wooden floor, and countless other things in life.Making objects and their surfaces more attractive and longer-lasting means making them more sustainable, and that's a huge part of what working at allnex is about. No matter which role you step into, you'll become part of a global team of passionate people who care deeply about the chemistry, quality, and global impact of coatings.You'll also join a highly multicultural and diverse team of more than 4,000 employees in four regions who – as part of one of the world's leading coating resins companies – serve customers in over 100 countries across the globe.Click here to see why we are proud of what we do in allnexFor a sneak peek into life at allnex site, don't miss our manufacturing Operator Movie Position overview As a Solution Owner within the Digital Transformation and Innovation team of allnex Global IT, you will lead multiple applications Business Services portfolio addressing Finance, HR, Procurement and Legal functions. Operating globally (our presence spans between Europe, Asia, and the Americas),you will act as the knowledge lead for several applications, safeguarding templates and driving functional improvements. You will be engaged throughout the full solution lifecycle — from design, realization, and testing to cut-over, go-live, hypercare, and run — with a consistent role in the design phase. Your work will involve managing functional and technical requirements, coordinating analysts, supporting escalations, and ensuring solutions remain aligned with allnex standards. Based in Riga, you will collaborate closely with IT Delivery Partners, Project Managers, and global business stakeholders, reporting within a matrix to the IT Business Partner. ResponsibilitiesLead the design, set-up, enhancement, and maintenance of the business applications in specific area of Business Services with FiCo accounting for majority stake.Take ownership of the functional and technical solutions in the designated domain. Manages CMDB information accordingly.Participate in planning, development, maintenance, and enhancement of the landscape in all functional and technical areas, in the designated domain. Enforce standards and Out of the Box Solutions and make decisions for changes and improvements.Drive a team of functional, project and support analysts in configuring, documenting, and unit testing business solutions.Involvement in projects from start to finish, including design, realization, training of key-users, testing, cut-over, go-live, and hyper care to Run.Occasionally handle issue-solving requests in escalation mode.Propose solutions and enhancements in the designated domain.Operationally, responsible for the trend analysis of incidents and requests, and can act as an escalation point in case of Major Incidents and in Problem Management.   Required skills and experienceBrings 5+ years of experience as SAP FiCo Consultant or Solution Owner in an international or ICT environment acting as an expert in this field.Has completed multiple end-to-end SAP FiCo implementation or improvement projects with full module scope.Strong knowledge of integration with SAP modules (MM, SD, EWM, PP, etc.) and exposure to cloud-based solutions such as Ariba or VIM.Experienced with testing tools (HPALM, Panaya, MS Azure DevOps, etc.) and ticketing systems (ServiceNow, Jira).Comfortable with incident management, complex issue resolution, and problem management processes. Capable of translating complex business requirements into functional designs and clear documentation.Proactive and organized, with strong problem-solving and analytical skills.Excellent communicator, able to work with diverse stakeholders in both office and manufacturing contexts.Thrives in a global, multicultural environment with the flexibility to work across time zones. QualificationsDegree in Computer Science, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field; specialization in chemical industry is a plus.SAP FiCo expertise required; certification preferred.Additional SAP or integration-related certifications are an advantage. Advanced English language skills required; other languages considered an asset.Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office) required. We offerMonthly gross salary EUR, depending on skills and experience;Partially working from home option;Transportation allowance;Health, accident and critical illness insurance;Annual bonus program and special recognition awards;Excellent working conditions in modern environment;An international exposure in a cross-cultural community;Training, great opportunities to grow and develop your career nationally and internationally;Companys social events;Birthday holiday.Please be informed that allnex conducts background checks as part of our hiring process.We are proud to offer an international working experience with a tight-knit network of employees, making it easy to connect and learn from people all across our different functions. On top of that we are a truly innovative company with a strong team spirit, openness to new ideas, and great opportunities to grow and develop your career.Equal Employment Opportunityallnex is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to an environment where all colleagues contribute for the benefit of our employees, our products, and our communities.Find out how you can make an impactCheck out our careers page for available opportunities. We look forward to hearing from you.