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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 advantages that will depend on the nature of the role offered. Company benefits 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 (Canada)
🏢 NTT DATA
📍 Canada