SAP S/4HANA Project Manager

KPMG International; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 101,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

KPMG in Canada is seeking an experienced SAP S/4HANA Project Manager to lead multi-region SAP transformation programs. You will govern end-to-end delivery, manage budgets and risks, and collaborate with executives and partners to ensure successful deployments.

The role requires deep SAP S/4HANA and SAP Activate experience, with a focus on governance, stakeholder engagement, and efficient program execution. Hybrid work and competitive rewards are offered.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of SAP Project and Program Management experience.
• 5+ years leading SAP S/4HANA transformation programs.
• Experience with Greenfield, Brownfield, and Bluefield SAP programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end SAP S/4HANA implementation and transformation programs.
• Define governance structures, delivery strategies, operating models, and success criteria.
• Manage schedules, budgets, resource plans, risks, change requests, and delivery roadmaps.
• Drive program execution using SAP Activate and KPMG delivery frameworks.
• Engage executive sponsors, steering committees, and business leaders.
• Govern multiple workstreams including Finance, Procurement, Supply Chain, Data Migration, Testing, Security, and Infrastructure.
• Lead business transformation, Fit-to-Standard workshops, and organizational change initiatives.
• Oversee cutover planning, go-live, and hypercare support.
• Manage vendor relationships, offshore teams, and cross-functional issue resolution.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Governance

PMO leadership

Budget management

Vendor management

Communication

Negotiation

Executive engagement

Project management

Tools

SAP Activate

SAP S/4HANA

Agile (SAFe/Scrum)

Job description

Overview

At KPMG in Canada, our people bring their unique perspectives to Canada’s most important challenges. Here, you can build momentum that reaches beyond our business, develop skills for the future, and take ownership of your career with support at every stage. Join a firm where your career can make a difference.

We are seeking an experienced SAP S/4HANA Project Manager to lead complex SAP transformation programs across Greenfield, Brownfield, and Selective Data Transition (Bluefield) implementation approaches. This role is responsible for end-to-end delivery governance, planning, execution, financial management, and stakeholder engagement.

What you will do

• Lead end-to-end SAP S/4HANA implementation and transformation programs.
• Define governance structures, delivery strategies, operating models, and success criteria.
• Manage schedules, budgets, resource plans, risks, change requests, and delivery roadmaps.
• Drive program execution using SAP Activate methodology and KPMG delivery frameworks.
• Engage executive sponsors, steering committees, business leaders, and implementation partners.
• Govern multiple workstreams including Finance, Procurement, Supply Chain, Data Migration, Testing, Security, and Infrastructure.
• Lead business transformation, Fit-to-Standard workshops, and organizational change initiatives.
• Oversee cutover planning, deployment readiness, go-live execution, and hypercare support.
• Manage vendor relationships, offshore teams, and cross-functional issue resolution.
• Support proposals, RFPs, pursuits, and SAP practice growth initiatives.

What you bring to the role

• 10+ years of SAP Project and Program Management experience.
• 5+ years leading SAP S/4HANA transformation programs.
• Proven experience delivering Greenfield, Brownfield, and Bluefield SAP programs.
• Strong knowledge of SAP Activate methodology and SAP delivery best practices.
• Experience managing large-scale programs with multi-million-dollar budgets.
• Expertise in governance, PMO leadership, risk management, vendor management, and financial management.
• Strong executive stakeholder engagement and steering committee experience.
• Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation, and leadership skills.
• PMP, SAP Activate, SAP S/4HANA, SAFe Agile, or Scrum certifications are considered assets.

KPMG Ontario Region Pay Range Information

The expected base salary range for this position is $103,000 to $135,000 and may be eligible for bonus awards. The determination of an applicant’s base salary within this range is based on the individual’s location, skills & competencies, and unique qualifications. In addition, KPMG offers a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards program.

KPMG BC Region Pay Range Information

The expected base salary range for this position is $101,000 to $130,000 and may be eligible for bonus awards. The determination of an applicant’s base salary within this range is based on the individual’s location, skills & competencies, and unique qualifications. In addition, KPMG offers a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards program.

Providing you with the support you need to be at your best

Our Values, The KPMG Way

Integrity, we do what is right |Excellence, we never stop learning and improving |Courage, we think and act boldly | Together, we respect each other and draw strength from our differences |For Better, we do what matters

KPMG in Canada is a proud equal opportunities employer and we are committed to creating a respectful, inclusive and barrier-free workplace that allows all of our people to reach their full potential. A diverse workforce is key to our success and we believe in bringing your whole self to work. We welcome all qualified candidates to apply and hope you will choose KPMG in Canada as your employer of choice.

Adjustments and accommodations throughout the recruitment process

At KPMG, we are committed to fostering an inclusive recruitment process where all candidates can be themselves and excel. We aim to provide a positive experience and are prepared to offer adjustments or accommodations to help you perform at your best. Adjustments (informal requests), such as extra preparation time or the option for micro breaks during interviews, and accommodations (formal requests), such as accessible communication supports or technology aids, are tailored to individual needs and role requirements. You will have an opportunity to request an adjustment or accommodation at any point throughout the recruitment process. If you require support, please contact KPMG’s Employee Relations Service team by calling 1-888-466-4778.

AI Usage

Weembrace the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance the candidate experience and streamline our recruitment processes. AI tools may help with organizing applications or surfacing relevant qualifications. However, no hiring decisions are made using AI. Every hiring decision is made by our hiring managers and recruitment professionals, who are equipped with training that empowers them to use these tools responsibly. AI technologies used in our recruitment process undergo detailed risk assessments, including security and privacy requirements, that align with KPMG’s Trusted AI framework.

We believe technology should empower human judgment, not replace it. It’s one of the many ways we’re delivering on our vision of being a technology-first, people-driven firm.