Application Specialist

As a global leader in Stainless Steel, we're seeking a dynamic Application Specialist  and be part of our IT team in Calvert, Mobile County, Alabama. 

We invite you to explore an exceptional career opportunity, in this role, you responsible for proactively identifying and managing business solutions.  The aim is to deliver these solutions efficiently, ensuring they are controlled, monitored and implemented with minimal disruption to services.
 
Outokumpu is the global leader in sustainable stainless steel. We employ some 9,000 professionals in more than 30 countries who set the gold standard for innovation. The Americas is headquartered in Calvert, Mobile County, Alabama; home to one of the most technically advanced integrated stainless-steel mill in the United States. The Americas’ footprint also expands to San Luis Potosi, Mexico, which is the only stainless steel cold rolling mill plus service center in the country. Additionally, Outokumpu business area Americas has a commercial office in Brazil.

 
Job qualifications and experience requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification
• 5+ years of Manufacturing Systems Experience 
• Manage Testing Cycles
• Manage Data Reconciliation Activities, Analyze and Resolve Data Discrepancies
• Experience in handling projects with Agile Methodology (preferred)
• Willingness to travel up to 30%

Competencies and skills:

• Excellent communication skills
• Strong team collaboration abilities, with experience working in diverse multicultural environments
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in project management and organizational skills

Some of the activities you will be doing are:

• Conceptualize forward thinking business solutions and oversee design, development and delivery within the guidelines of the company's I.T. strategy.
• Solutions may include both I.T. and business process creation and alignment.   
• Identify and interpret customer requirements mainly for solution as well as services.
• Examine the current systems architecture, and work with business and technical staff to recommend solutions that result in more effective systems.
• Supervise the enhancement and project process, - Oversee OTK providers (quality, productivity)
• Prepare and coordinate status updates according to OTK guidelines
• Manage Data Reconciliation Activities, Analyze and Resolve Data Discrepancies.
• Manage Testing Cycles
• Coordinate among various modules for cross-modules defects
• Coordinate with Offshore Team
• Provide / Present Weekly Status Updates to Project Committee
• Highlight Risks and Issues with Project activities / timelines, Work on mitigating the risks
• Prepare Cutover and follow up Hyper-Care Support for after Go-Live
• Promote communication between IT Team and Business
• Change and release management

Physical requirements:

• Ability to frequently sit, stand, talk, and hear for long periods of time.
• Frequently use hand to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls.
• Frequently reach with hands and arms.
• Walking, bending, stooping, or climbing stairs.
• Must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 lbs. individually.
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

 
Salary range: USD.88,300-141,400 base
 What we offer:
•    Competitive benefit package including health, dental, disability, life and voluntary insurance options.
•    Time to recharge through PTO plus paid holidays and parental leave.
•    Work-life balance with a flexible work schedule so you can focus on your professional and personal priorities.
•    Retirement plan and company matching up to 6%
•    Employee Assistance Program.
•    An equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.
•    Relocation assistance may be offered.
 
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, citizenship, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, disability status, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. 
 
If you need an accommodation to complete any part of the application process due to a disability or medical condition, you may call 251-225-9748 or email humanresources.sl-usa@outokumpu.com.