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NTT DATA's Client is currently seeking a Portfolio Manager - SAP / ERP & Finance Platforms

Experience: 12+ Years

Location: Remote/Hybrid (Travel as Required)

Project Overview

NTT DATA's Client is seeking an experienced Portfolio Manager to lead a portfolio of strategic SAP, ERP, and Finance Platform initiatives within a global Life Sciences organization. This role is responsible for managing enterprise-wide digital transformation programs across Finance, Procurement, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Corporate Functions, ensuring successful delivery of ERP modernization, business process standardization, and technology transformation initiatives.

The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience managing complex SAP and ERP portfolios within highly regulated Life Sciences environments.

The Portfolio

Manager will collaborate with business leaders, Finance, IT, PMO, Quality, Manufacturing, and external implementation partners to deliver scalable, compliant, and business-driven ERP solutions. Key Responsibilities

Portfolio Management

Lead and govern a portfolio of SAP, ERP, and Finance Platform initiatives across multiple business units and global regions.

Develop portfolio strategies, roadmaps, investment priorities, budgets, and resource plans aligned with business objectives.

Manage portfolio governance, financial performance, risks, dependencies, and executive reporting.

Establish KPIs and dashboards to monitor delivery performance and value realization.

Ensure alignment with enterprise architecture, business transformation goals, and digital strategy.

Program & Project Leadership

Manage multiple concurrent SAP and ERP implementation, upgrade, migration, and transformation programs.

Oversee end-to-end project delivery, including planning, execution, testing, deployment, hypercare, and operational transition.

Coordinate cross-functional teams, system integrators, vendors, and business stakeholders.

Drive issue resolution, risk mitigation, and dependency management across the portfolio.

Business & Stakeholder Management

Partner with Finance, Procurement, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Quality, Commercial,



and IT leadership.

Facilitate executive steering committee meetings and provide portfolio health updates.

Collaborate with business process owners to prioritize initiatives and optimize enterprise processes.

Drive change management, communication, and business adoption across global organizations.

SAP / ERP Transformation Leadership

Lead enterprise ERP modernization initiatives involving SAP ECC, SAP S/4HANA, and related finance platforms.

Support transformation across core business functions including:

Finance (Record-to-Report)

Procure-to-Pay (P2P)

Order-to-Cash (O2C)

Plan-to-Produce (P2P)

Supply Chain

Inventory & Warehouse Management

Drive process harmonization, automation, and continuous improvement across global operations.

Ensure seamless integration with enterprise applications including CRM, MES, LIMS, HR, Data & Analytics platforms.

Compliance & Governance

Ensure ERP solutions comply with Life Sciences regulatory requirements, including:

GxP

FDA 21 CFR Part 11

EU Annex 11

SOX Compliance

GAMP 5

Computer Software Assurance (CSA)

Support governance, validation, audit readiness, and quality assurance activities for regulated systems.

Financial & Vendor Management

Manage multi-million-dollar portfolio budgets, forecasts, and financial reporting.

Oversee system integrators, SAP implementation partners, and third-party vendors.

Monitor portfolio performance, benefits realization, and return on investment (ROI).

Required

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipline.

12+ years of overall IT and Digital Transformation experience.

5+ years managing enterprise portfolios or large-scale SAP/ERP transformation programs.

5+ years of proven experience leading global ERP implementations and digital transformation initiatives.

5+ years of strong experience within the Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, Medical Devices, or Life Sciences industry.

5+ years of demonstrated experience managing global cross-functional teams and executive stakeholders.

Required

Technical & Functional Expertise

SAP ECC / SAP S/4HANA

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)

Finance Transformation

Record-to-Report (R2R)

Procure-to-Pay (P2P)

Order-to-Cash (O2C)

Supply Chain Management

Program & Portfolio Management

Enterprise Digital Transformation

Agile and Waterfall Delivery

Executive Stakeholder Management

Vendor & Financial Management

Risk & Governance Preferred SAP Experience

Experience with one or more SAP functional areas:

SAP S/4HANA





SAP FICO

SAP MM

SAP SD

SAP PP

SAP WM / EWM

SAP Ariba

SAP SuccessFactors

SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP)

SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC)

SAP Integration Suite Preferred Certifications

PMP or PgMP

PMI Portfolio Management Professional (PfMP)

SAP S/4HANA Functional or Solution Certifications

SAFe Agilist or SAFe Program Consultant (SPC)

ITIL Foundation

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt Key Skills

Portfolio Management

SAP S/4HANA

SAP ECC

ERP Transformation

Finance Platforms

Digital Transformation

Enterprise Applications

SAP FICO

Procure-to-Pay (P2P)

Order-to-Cash (O2C)

Record-to-Report (R2R)

Supply Chain

Financial Systems

Life Sciences

Pharmaceutical Industry

Biotechnology

GxP

FDA 21 CFR Part 11

SOX Compliance

GAMP 5

Computer Software Assurance (CSA)

Executive Stakeholder Management

Vendor Management

Budget & Financial Management

Agile Delivery

Enterprise Program Governance About NTT DATA Services: NTT DATA Services is a recognized leader in IT and business services, including cloud, data and applications, headquartered in Texas. As part of NTT DATA, a $30 billion trusted global innovator with a combined global reach of over 80 countries, we help clients transform through business and technology consulting, industry and digital solutions, applications development and management, managed edge-to-cloud infrastructure services, BPO, systems integration and global data centers. We are committed to our clients' long-term success.

Visit nttdata.com or LinkedIn to learn more. NTT DATA Services is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants without regarding to race, color, religion, citizenship, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees.

If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please inform your recruiter so that we may connect you with the appropriate team. NTT DATA provides a reasonable range of compensation for Canada-based positions. The starting pay range for this role is hourly range $80.00/hour to $85.00/hour.

Actual compensation will depend on a number of factors, including the candidate’s relevant experience, technical skills, and other qualifications.

This position is eligible for NTT DATA’s Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Discount Perks. This position is eligible for company benefits that will depend on the nature of the role offered. Company perks may include medical, dental, and vision insurance, flexible spending or health savings account, life, and AD&D; insurance, short-and long-term disability coverage, paid time off, employee assistance, participation in a 401k program with company match, and additional voluntary or legally required benefits.

📌 Portfolio Manager - SAP ERP & Finance Platforms (Ottawa)
🏢 NTT DATA North America
📍 Ottawa