SAP Transportation Management Event Management Subject Matter Expert

Job Description

Job Description

SAP Transportation Management Event Management Subject Matter Expert

The Opportunity

This role works directly with U.S. Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) stakeholders, government functional leads, technical teams, integration partners, and government and contractor leadership supporting the Joint Transportation Management System (JTMS). It is an opportunity to apply SAP Transportation Management and event management expertise to deliver end-to-end visibility into logistics movements, milestone execution, exceptions, alerts, and operational status across the Joint Deployment and Distribution Enterprise.

Work is primarily performed on-site at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, supporting a large-scale SAP S/4HANA implementation in a dynamic, mission-focused environment. This position requires an active Secret security clearance. Candidates who do not currently hold a Secret clearance may be considered for company-sponsored processing, contingent upon contract requirements and client approval.

Company Overview

C5T Corporation is a Certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business headquartered at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. Founded in 2005 by three veterans, C5T values practical, innovation-minded professionals with a passion for mission success. We specialize in bridging the gap between operational and technical domains to support critical Department of Defense missions.

Core Values: Integrity • Excellence • Patriotism

Position Summary

C5T is seeking an SAP Transportation Management (TM) Event Management Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support a large-scale Joint Transportation Management System (JTMS) implementation. This position serves as the functional authority for transportation event management capabilities and leads the design, configuration, integration, testing, and adoption activities that provide visibility into logistics execution.

The SAP TM Event Management SME translates complex transportation execution requirements into SAP-enabled event management processes that improve visibility, control, auditability, and mission readiness within a Department of Defense environment. The position supports requirements definition, functional design, configuration guidance, integration alignment, testing, deployment, and transition to operations.

Location: Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. Work will primarily take place in government workspaces based on mission requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the functional authority for SAP Transportation Management (TM) Event Management capabilities, advising on event capture, milestone tracking, exception handling, alerts, notifications, and process visibility.
• Translate business and operational requirements into functional specifications and solution designs aligned with SAP S/4HANA, SAP TM, and enterprise integration architecture.
• Guide design and configuration decisions across transportation milestones, freight order and freight unit status tracking, event profiles, expected events, actual event reporting, exception monitoring, alerting, and visibility dashboards.
• Ensure alignment with integration points across SAP modules and related systems, including TM, EWM, MM, SD, GTS, master data, interfaces, reporting, and external carrier or logistics partner event feeds.
• Provide expert recommendations on process standardization, system utilization, data quality, governance, and organizational change impacts.
• Act as a trusted advisor by balancing mission requirements, operational constraints, technical feasibility, and SAP best practices.
• Lead the translation of current-state logistics visibility needs into structured requirements, user stories, business process flows, and functional design artifacts.
• Validate that configured event management solutions meet business requirements, operational scenarios, exception workflows, and reporting needs.
• Support deployment planning, data readiness, cutover activities, defect triage, user readiness, and transition to operations.
• Contribute to training materials, user guidance, standard operating procedures, process documentation, and operational playbooks.
• Identify adoption risks related to event quality, interface readiness, user behavior, and process ownership, and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Recommend enhancements based on operational data, user feedback, defect trends, and evolving mission needs.
• Coordinate transportation event management issues and activities across government stakeholders, functional teams, technical teams, vendors, and integration partners.

Required Qualifications

• Active Secret security clearance and continued eligibility for access to classified information. Candidates who do not currently hold a Secret clearance may be considered for company-sponsored processing, contingent upon contract requirements and client approval.
• Minimum of ten years of progressive SAP, logistics, supply chain, transportation management, or enterprise systems experience.
• Minimum of five years focused on SAP TM and transportation event management capabilities.
• Bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science, business administration, logistics, supply chain management, engineering, or a related field. Relevant professional experience may be considered in lieu of education.
• Demonstrated expertise supporting SAP TM implementations, enhancements, sustainment, or modernization efforts in large enterprise, federal, or Department of Defense environments.
• Hands-on experience with transportation event tracking, milestones, status management, exception handling, alerts, notifications, visibility processes, and operational reporting.
• Experience translating operational requirements into functional designs, configuration guidance, integration requirements, test scenarios, and user-facing process documentation.
• Experience supporting end-to-end transportation processes across planning, execution, carrier coordination, freight order management, shipment visibility, settlement touchpoints, and exception resolution.
• Proven ability to support government stakeholders, compliance reviews, design reviews, requirements traceability, and regulated implementation environments.
• Advanced functional knowledge of SAP Transportation Management, including freight orders, freight units, transportation planning, execution, tracking, and integration touchpoints.
• Strong understanding of SAP event management concepts, including expected events, actual events, event handlers, milestone monitoring, exception management, alerting, and visibility reporting.
• Working knowledge of SAP S/4HANA logistics processes and integration with related modules such as EWM, MM, SD, GTS, FI/CO, and master data governance.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio for analysis, documentation, process mapping, and stakeholder briefings.
• Experience with Jira, Solution Manager, Signavio, or similar tools for requirements management, process modeling, testing, and delivery tracking.
• Familiarity with data quality, auditability, traceability, role-based access, cybersecurity, and reporting requirements in Department of Defense or federal environments.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving capabilities with strong attention to detail and the ability to translate complex information into actionable recommendations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including executive-level briefing and stakeholder facilitation experience.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to influence and collaborate effectively with government customers, vendors, functional teams, technical teams, and cross-functional delivery partners.
• Self-motivated with the ability to manage competing priorities, drive decisions, and meet tight deadlines.

Desired Qualifications

• SAP Transportation Management certification.
• SAP S/4HANA certification or other relevant SAP logistics certification.
• ITIL Foundation certification.
• Agile, SAFe, PMP, or equivalent delivery certification.
• Experience supporting USTRANSCOM, the Joint Transportation Management System, or one of the USTRANSCOM Component Commands.
• Deep understanding of transportation operations, logistics visibility, event-driven process management, and enterprise system transformation.
• Experience developing practical, mission-aligned solutions to complex transportation visibility and exception management challenges.
• Confidence developing and briefing analytical products and recommendations to senior executives and General Officer-level leadership.
• Demonstrated leadership, facilitation, presentation, and stakeholder coordination skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options
• 401(k) with company match
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Supplemental benefits including accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity coverage
• Company-paid life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• 10 paid holidays annually
• Responsible Paid Time Off aligned with mission needs

Equal Opportunity Statement

C5T is a merit-based employer committed to affirmative action and nondiscrimination for all qualified applicants, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, in accordance with Section 503 and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA).