SAP S/4HANA Project Manager

Arobas Personnel; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting firm is seeking an experienced SAP S/4HANA Project Manager for a hybrid contract role in Montreal. The position requires over 10 years of SAP project management experience, particularly in regulated environments. Responsibilities include managing project plans, overseeing upgrade lifecycles, and ensuring compliance with methodologies like SAP Activate. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and relevant certifications, contributing to large-scale projects in dynamic settings.

Qualifications

• Over 10 years of experience managing SAP projects.
• Proven experience with SAP S/4HANA upgrade initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of SAP Activate methodology.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage project plans and schedules.
• Establish and maintain RAID logs.
• Oversee all phases of the upgrade lifecycle.
• Manage change control processes.

Skills

SAP project management

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Experience in regulated environments

Education

PMP Certification

SAP Certifications

Job description

Arobas Personnel is seeking a SAP S/4HANA Project Manager for a contract mandate with one of its clients located in Montreal.

*Remote : Hybrid- 50% in person at any MTL, Brossard, Valcourt, or Sherbrooke office *

What will your day-to-day look like?

• Develop and manage detailed project plans, schedules, and resource allocation in alignment with overall program milestones.
• Establish and maintain RAID logs (Risks, Assumptions, Issues, Dependencies).
• Ensure compliance with SAP Activate methodology and internal governance frameworks.
• Oversee all phases of the upgrade lifecycle: preparation, sandbox testing, development, QA, and production cutover.
• Coordinate integrated testing, including validation, regression, and performance testing.
• Manage change control processes and ensure business continuity before, during, and after the upgrade.
• Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements, particularly in regulated industries (pharmaceutical, biotech, life sciences).
• Lead change management activities, training initiatives, and documentation preparation.

Requirements

• Over 10 years of experience managing SAP projects.
• Proven experience with SAP S/4HANA upgrade initiatives (e.g., from 2020/2021 to 2023 or later).
• Background in highly regulated environments (pharmaceutical, biotechnology, life sciences).
• Strong knowledge of SAP Activate methodology.
• Expertise in Supply Chain and Manufacturing process areas.

Soft Skills

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Comfortable working in multi-vendor and global program environments.

Certifications

• PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent.
• SAP certifications (optional but preferred).

Nice to Have

• Experience with complex integrations and custom code remediation.
• Understanding of SAP architecture and BASIS activities.
• Ability to lead large-scale testing and cutover activities.