Title: Senior IT Project Manager
- SAP, ERP & Business TransformationPosition Type: Full-time, PermanentWorking Model: Onsite
- 4 days per week in officeCompensation: $110K
- 140K per annum plus bonus and benefitsAbout Our ClientOur client is a global leader in the food manufacturing industry, operating across multiple countries and supporting a large, complex technology landscape that powers critical business operations worldwide.
As part of an ongoing business and technology transformation journey, the organization continues to invest heavily in enterprise platforms, SAP solutions, digital modernization, SaaS technologies, process optimization, and large-scale business transformation initiatives.
The PMO plays a critical role in delivering strategic programs that improve operational efficiency, enhance business capabilities, and create long-term value across the enterprise. This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly visible PMO team responsible for leading enterprise-wide SAP, technology, and business transformation programs across a global organization.
About the OpportunityWe are seeking an experienced
Senior IT Project Manager
with a strong background in
SAP, Enterprise Applications, Business Transformation, and Large-Scale Program Delivery
to lead complex initiatives across a global setting.
This role is ideal for a Project Manager who excels at navigating ambiguity, driving alignment across business and technology teams, managing external vendors and system integrators, and delivering large-scale transformational projects from concept through execution.
You will lead a variety of initiatives including SAP implementations, enterprise application modernization, SaaS deployments, digital transformation programs, process improvement initiatives,



and cross-functional business transformation projects while partnering closely with IT leadership, business stakeholders, global delivery teams, and third-party partners.

What You'll Do
Lead complex SAP, Business Transformation, SaaS, and Enterprise Technology projects through the full project lifecycle from initiation to closureDefine project delivery strategies, project plans, work breakdown structures, staffing models, budgets, schedules, and governance frameworksTranslate evolving business objectives into executable project plans and delivery roadmapsManage project budgets, forecasts, actuals, risks, issues, dependencies, scope changes, and resource planning activitiesProvide regular project updates and executive-level reporting to leadership teams, steering committees, Directors, and VPsCoordinate cross-functional teams across multiple business units, countries, regions, and time zonesLead vendor and system integrator management activities including SOW development, contract governance, delivery oversight, and performance managementDrive project scope management, requirements governance, quality controls, and stakeholder engagement activitiesFacilitate risk mitigation, issue resolution, decision-making, and executive escalationsSupport SAP implementations, enterprise application deployments, digital modernization efforts, and process transformation initiativesEnsure project deliverables are completed on time,



within scope, within budget, and aligned to business objectivesPartner with Change Management, Training, and Business teams to support successful adoption and deployment activitiesContribute to PMO process improvements, governance standards, methodologies, and best practicesCoach and mentor Project Leads and team members on effective project delivery principles and execution approaches
What You BringMust-Have Qualifications12+ years of IT project delivery experience within large enterprise environments5+ years leading projects through the full delivery lifecycle with responsibility for diverse, cross-functional teamsProven experience managing large-scale enterprise transformation programs and application delivery initiativesExperience managing project budgets exceeding $1MStrong stakeholder management experience working with Directors, VPs, executive leadership teams, and steering committeesExperience managing third-party vendors, consultants, and system integrators throughout the project lifecycleProven ability to coordinate large cross-functional teams and manage 20+ shared resourcesStrong project planning, forecasting, governance, scope management, risk management, and financial management capabilitiesExperience delivering projects within structured PMO environmentsExperience managing enterprise software, packaged applications, or SaaS implementationsExcellent communication, presentation, facilitation, negotiation, and relationship management skillsBachelor's degree in Information Technology, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related disciplinePMP, Prince2, or equivalent Project Management certificationAdvanced proficiency with Microsoft Project, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, SharePo

📌 Senior It Project Manager (Winnipeg)
🏢 Akkodis
📍 Winnipeg