Associate, SAP Program Manager (Toronto)

Associate, SAP Program Manager (Toronto)

19 Apr
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Ross
|
Toronto

19 Apr

Ross

Toronto

Description This position plans and directs a set of applications/technology projects, which typically involve multiple systems or impact more than one area of a program. Responsible for the overall on-time, on-budget delivery of ongoing SAP module implementations and change requests. Organizes and leads a cross functional team in developing and implementing project deliverables, with an emphasis on quality, productivity, and consistency

Key Accountabilities Overall SAP Program Management

Single point of contact for all SAP project statuses

Develop strategies and procedures for efficient implementation of all SAP related projects

Team management, including regular evaluations budget management, risk management and the support of business activities

Develop and implement project tools specific to SAP implementations

Manage Corporate Finance SLA's with Production Support & Application Support to ensure end user support needs are met & service levels are maintained

Manage multiple teams and co-ordinate with IS to support all SAP related disaster recovery testing

Liaise with Centrica UK SAP resources to leverage project knowledge and experience

Serve as an SAP subject matter expert on aspects of SAP deployment and integration projects

Develops program plans — time and cost estimates

Manages project staff, some of which are not accountable to the Program Manager.

Work with business sponsors in identifying business requirements and developing project plans and business cases

Provides formalized, continuing work direction and leadership to assigned team(s) of Analysts and Technical Specialists including the scheduling, assignment, and review of project work.

Tracks,



monitors and communicates program progress against the consolidated plan, requirements, quality measures, standard processes and milestones.

Oversees program budget.

Cordinates Program Communications

Co-ordinates the input, support, and communication with all functional groups that impact program scope, business value, risk and resource requirements.

Provide technical direction and control of project planning, communications, reporting, procedural and contractual activity

Manages resources:

Estimate project skill requirements, working with deployment to identify appropriate resources and managing their integration into the team

Project Management Processes

Ensures that periodic quality reviews, internal audits, synergy team and architectural reviews are carried out.

Ensures timely escalation and resolution of project issues

Accountable for defining and producing the content deliverables as defined in the project plan

Lead Steering committee meetings, consulting with senior executives as well as leading developers and users

Identify gaps in project delivery process and make recommendations for improvement

Manage all internal IS processes for project initiation, approvals, reporting, close-out, and third party billing

Supports all internal and external audits related to SAP

Qualifications





Solid hands on technical experience in at least one core SAP module certification in any of: FI-CO, RE, AM, PS, MM, SD, HR modules CATS, ESS, FS-CD, BW, BCS, BPS.

5 or more years of Project Management experience including management of projects and programs

3+ years of SAP Configuration/Development

Minimum experience in managing one complete SAP implementation end to end

Highly proficient in all tools required for a world class SAP Program (PMO) structure

Relevant degree and/or equivalent work experience.

Proven IT experience in business applications/technology solutions.

Expertise in complex business/technical processes and their application with the organization and/or business area.

Expertise in project management discipline/protocols including project management tools

A sound business knowledge with an Information Technology background

Working principles that are process oriented and methodology driven

Data analytics and business impact assessment

Experience managing minimum 10+ resources

Managed end to end business change and cross functional teams

Excellent customer oriented service skills to manage senior management and business unit stakeholders

Preferred

SAP Certification

Current experience managing a SAP implementation, roll‑out, or upgrade would be a definite asset (Release 4.7 or higher)

PMP Certification

Post Secondary Degree Mandatory (Computer science degree preferred)

Experience in Financial Systems projects (Analyst or PM role) preferred

Experience with Energy or Brokerage Trading environments an asset

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📌 Associate, SAP Program Manager (Toronto)
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