SAP Project Specialist

Addmore Group; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting firm is seeking a SAP Project Specialist in Vancouver, BC to support ERP projects. This role involves project coordination, risk management, and collaboration with diverse teams. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree and 5-7 years of relevant experience, including SAP proficiency. The position promises opportunities for professional growth and extensions based on project needs, making it an exciting contract role with potential for future engagement.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in project management activities related to ERP systems.
• PMP or SAP certification is an asset.
• Confirmed coordination and collaboration management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement ERP projects including upgrades and new module integrations.
• Facilitate communication between SAP consultants, vendors, and business teams.
• Monitor project timelines and deliverables ensuring alignment to project plans.
• Facilitate workshops and training sessions for end-users.
• Identify and mitigate project risks and issues.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder collaboration

Problem-solving

Spanish proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Information Systems

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

Employment Type: Contract Job Number: 12625 Workplace Type: On-Site

Job Description

Our Client is looking for a SAP Project Specialist. This is a Sr. Project Coordinator/Jr. Project Manager type of role.

Start: January 5, 2025

End Date: 1 Year Contract. Strong chance of a renewal of 6 months

Location: Vancouver, BC; Hybrid. 4 days in office, 1 day work from home.

Work Type: Contract

Role Overview Reporting to the Manager ERP Technology, the SAP Project Specialist plays a key role in supporting the planning, execution, and delivery of ERP-related projects. This role involves coordinating multi-functional teams, handling timelines, tracking progress, and ensuring that project goals align with business objectives. The Specialist serves as a bridge between technical teams, business partners, and vendors to ensure smooth implementation and optimization of ERP systems i.e. S/4 HANA, Ariba, Concur, SuccessFactors. This is an initial 12-month contract to start with strong possibility of extension based on program needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Help plan and implement ERP projects, including upgrades, integrations, and new module implementations, leading end-to-end implementation and coordination with system integration vendors and business teams for projects such as S/4HANA, Ariba, Concur, SuccessFactors etc.
• Facilitate communication between SAP consultants, vendors, and internal business and technical teams.
• Drive and facilitate the team leads to monitor project timelines and deliverables ensuring alignment to project plans.
• Facilitate workshops and training sessions for end-users across departments such as Operations, Marketing and Finance.
• Participate in change management initiatives to ensure positive adoption of new SAP features and workflows.
• Identify and mitigate project risks and issues, escalating when necessary.
• Maintain documentation including project plans, meeting notes, and status reports.
• Support project process compliance for Corporate Applications SOX and related audits.
• Assist in the development of critical metrics and dashboards to support decision-making.
• Facilitate testing and validation of ERP functionalities before deployment.
• Provide ongoing support and fixes for SAP users, advancing issues as needed to technical teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field.
• 5-7 years of experience in project management activities such as coordination or ERP systems (e.g. SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics).
• PMP or SAP certification is an asset.
• Confirmed project coordination and collaborator management abilities.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills, including outstanding communications to speak effectively to diverse technical and business audiences.
• Sound analytical thinking and problem-solving competence.
• Understanding of business processes in Finance, Supply Chain, or Operations is valuable.
• Proficient Spanish, both written and spoken, is considered an asset.