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 effective 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 - Strong 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 Click here to apply online

📌 Associate, SAP Program Manager (Toronto)
🏢 Ross
📍 Toronto