SAP Plant Maintenance (EAM) Functional Lead

Cpus Engineering Staffing Solutions Inc.; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering staffing firm is seeking a Senior SAP Plant Maintenance (EAM) Functional Lead to oversee the design and implementation of SAP solutions. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience in SAP consulting, particularly in asset management. Responsibilities include leading a team, optimizing business processes, and ensuring compliance with internal controls. This role offers a hybrid work model with a focus on continuous improvement and project excellence.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of SAP Plant Maintenance/EAM functional consulting experience.
• Proven experience leading solution delivery in SAP environments.
• Strong understanding of asset lifecycle and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, configuration, and deployment of SAP PM/EAM modules.
• Provide functional leadership and mentor a team of consultants.
• Analyze asset management requirements and ensure process alignment.

Skills

Leadership skills

SAP Plant Maintenance

Analytical skills

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Agile methodologies

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

SAP Analytics

SAP Fiori

Job description

Overview

We are currently requesting resumes for the following position: SAP Plant Maintenance (EAM) Functional Lead

Resume Due Date: Thursday, August 14, 2025 (5:00PM EST)

Job ID: 25-134

Number of Vacancies: 2

Level: Senior

Duration: 12 Months

Hours of work: 35 Hours per week

Location: Temp: 700 University Ave, Toronto, Base: CHQ (on rotating schedule from Aug 25)

Work Mode: Hybrid – 2 days remote

Job Overview

About the Role:

• As an SAP Plant Maintenance (EAM) Functional Lead at OPG, you will play a mission-critical leadership role in the design, implementation, and optimization of SAP Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) solutions. Your expertise will drive operational reliability, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement as part of our client’s Strategic Transformation Roadmap (STR).

Responsibilities

• Leadership & Solution Delivery:
• Lead the end-to-end design, configuration, and deployment of SAP Plant Maintenance (PM) and EAM modules, ensuring alignment with OPG business objectives and industry best practices.
• Provide functional leadership and mentorship to a team of EAM consultants and analysts, fostering a collaborative and high performance environment.
• Take ownership of asset management workstreams, managing deliverables, timelines, and quality standards.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for EAM solution design, issue resolution, and escalation.
• Business Process Optimization & Stakeholder Engagement:
• Analyze and translate complex asset management requirements into SAP-enabled solutions, ensuring robust process alignment and integration with other enterprise systems.
• Conduct fit-gap analysis, process mapping, and solution prototyping to drive continuous improvement in maintenance and asset management operations.
• Facilitate workshops, training, and knowledge transfer sessions for end users and business process owners.
• Ensure plant maintenance and asset management processes adhere to internal controls, regulatory requirements, and our client’s governance standards.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to identify transformation opportunities and ensure measurable value delivery.
• Project Management & Agile Delivery:
• Work closely with project managers, scrum masters, and cross-functional teams to ensure successful delivery of EAM workstreams.
• Participate in agile ceremonies, project planning, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support testing, defect resolution, and cutover planning for SAP PM/EAM modules.
• Track and report on progress, risks, and issues related to EAM functional delivery.
• Continuous Learning & Thought Leadership:
• Stay current with SAP S/4HANA EAM innovations, industry trends, and emerging technologies.
• Share insights, best practices, and lessons learned within the SAP and our client’s asset management communities.
• Demonstrate initiative and a self-driven attitude in identifying opportunities for process improvement and driving project success

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Maintenance Management, Business Administration, Information Technology, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in SAP Plant Maintenance/EAM functional consulting, including configuration, implementation, and support.
• Proven experience leading asset management solution delivery in SAP S/4HANA or ECC environments, with integration to other SAP and third-party systems.
• Strong understanding of maintenance, reliability, work management, asset lifecycle, and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Demonstrated leadership and team management skills, with experience mentoring and guiding functional teams.
• Experience with SAP Activate methodology and agile frameworks (e.g., Scrum, Kanban).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• SAP EAM/PM certification(s) are highly desirable.
• Experience with SAP Fiori, SAP Analytics, and SAP data migration tools is an asset.

Key Competencies

• Functional leadership in SAP Plant Maintenance/EAM
• Asset management process analysis and optimization
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• Agile delivery and project management capabilities
• Initiative and self-driven attitude
• Governance, risk, and compliance awareness
• Experience working with utility experts and high-performing ERP teams
• Commitment to continuous learning and knowledge sharing

Our client is dedicated to promoting employment equity and encourages applications from equity-seeking communities including but not limited to: Indigenous Peoples, racialized individuals, persons with disabilities, and women. Our client aims to build a diverse team that reflects the communities it serves, enhancing its ability to meet their needs. We are committed to an inclusive and accessible work environment and invites all qualified individuals to apply, offering accommodations during the application, interview and onboarding process as needed. This effort supports our client’s long-term strategy for equity, diversity, and inclusion.