Position Description:
Contribute to the successful delivery of strategic initiatives at the heart of an innovation-driven organization!
CGI Montreal is looking for an SAP S/4HANA Upgrade Project Manager to lead the planning and execution of an upgrade from an existing SAP S/4HANA version to the latest release. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the upgrade is delivered on time, within the defined scope, and in compliance with governance and regulatory requirements. If you enjoy analyzing complex issues, influencing decisions, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams in an Agile environment, CGI offers you an exciting opportunity to make a tangible impact on the success of our clients.
Work model: Hybrid
Location: Montréal
Your future duties and responsibilities:
Project Planning & Governance
- Develop and manage detailed project plans, timelines, and resource allocations aligned with global program milestones.
- Establish and maintain RAID logs (Risks, Assumptions, Issues, Dependencies).
- Ensure compliance with SAP Activate methodology and internal governance frameworks.
Execution & Delivery
- Oversee all phases of the upgrade lifecycle: preparation, sandbox testing, development, QA, and production cutover.
- Coordinate integrated testing (validation, regression, performance).
- Manage change control processes and ensure business continuity during and post-upgrade.
Stakeholder Management
- Act as the primary liaison between IT, business process owners, SAP consultants, BASIS teams, and external vendors.
- Provide regular status updates and executive reporting to senior leadership.
Risk & Compliance
- Identify and mitigate project risks proactively.
- Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements (especially for industries like pharma or life sciences).
Business Readiness
- Drive change management, training, and documentation readiness.
- Support user adoption and post-upgrade stabilization.
Required qualifications to be successful in this role:
• Minimum 10 years in SAP Project Management
- Proven track record in SAP S/4HANA upgrade projects (e.g., from 2020/2021 to 2023 or later)
- Experience in highly regulated environments (pharmaceutical, biotech, life sciences preferred)
- Strong knowledge of SAP Activate methodology
- Expertise in Supply Chain and Manufacturing workstreams
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
- Familiarity with multi-vendor coordination and global project governance
- Knowledge of system integrations
- PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent certifications
- SAP-specific certifications will be considered an asset
- Experience with complex integrations and custom code remediation will be considered an asset
- Understanding of SAP system architecture and BASIS activities will be considered an asset
- Ability to lead large-scale testing and cutover activities will be considered an asset
- Excellent communication skills in French and English (spoken, written)
Location: Montreal
Work mode: Hybrid
CGI is providing a reasonable estimate of the pay range for this role. The determination of this range includes factors such as skill set level, geographic market, experience and training, and licenses and certifications. Compensation decisions depend on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is 80 000$ et 155 000$. This role is an existing vacancy.
Skills:
- French
- Project Management
- SAP Activate
- SAP S/4HANA
- Stakeholder management
- Supply Chain Management
What you can expect from us:
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Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you’ll reach your full potential because…
You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That’s why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company’s strategy and direction.
Your work creates value. You’ll develop cutting-edge solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise.
You’ll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You’ll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons.
At CGI, we value the strength that diversity brings and are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone belongs. We collaborate with our clients to build more inclusive communities and empower all CGI partners to thrive. As an equal-opportunity employer, being able to perform your best during the recruitment process is important to us. If you require an accommodation, please inform your recruiter.
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📌 Project Manager (SAP S/4HANA) (Montreal)
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📍 Montreal