SAP S/4HANA Upgrade Project Manager

CGI; Montreal; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT consulting firm in Montreal is seeking an experienced SAP S/4HANA Upgrade Project Manager to ensure timely and compliant project delivery. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of SAP Project Management experience, proven success in upgrade projects, and familiarity with highly regulated environments. This role offers the opportunity to lead complex upgrades while managing stakeholders and ensuring business continuity.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in SAP Project Management.
• Proven track record in SAP S/4HANA upgrade projects.
• Experience in highly regulated environments (e.g., pharmaceutical, biotech).
• Strong knowledge of SAP Activate methodology.
• Expertise in Supply Chain and Manufacturing workstreams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage detailed project plans aligned with global milestones.
• Ensure compliance with SAP Activate methodology.
• Oversee all phases of the upgrade lifecycle.
• Act as the primary liaison between IT and business process owners.
• Identify and mitigate project risks proactively.

Skills

Project Management

English

French

Education

Certifications: PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent

Job description

Position Description

The SAP S/4HANA Upgrade Project Manager will be responsible for planning and executing an upgrade to the latest SAP S/4HANA release (2025 target). The role ensures the project is delivered on time, within scope, and compliant with governance and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage detailed project plans, timelines, and resource allocations aligned with global program milestones.
• 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 (validation, regression, performance).
• Manage change control processes and ensure business continuity during and post-upgrade.
• Act as the primary liaison between IT, business process owners, SAP consultants, BASIS teams, and external vendors.
• Provide regular status updates and executive reporting to senior leadership.
• Identify and mitigate project risks proactively.
• Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements (especially for industries like pharma or life sciences).
• Drive change management, training, and documentation readiness.
• Support user adoption and post-upgrade stabilization.

Qualifications and Skills

• 10+ years of experience in SAP Project Management.
• Proven track record in SAP S/4HANA upgrade projects (e.g., from 2020/2021 to 2023 or later).
• Experience in highly regulated environments (pharmaceutical, biotech, life sciences preferred).
• Strong knowledge of SAP Activate methodology.
• Expertise in Supply Chain and Manufacturing workstreams.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Familiarity with multi-vendor coordination and global project governance.
• Certifications: PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent (SAP-specific certifications preferred).
• Preferred: experience with complex integrations and custom code remediation.
• Understanding of SAP system architecture and BASIS activities.
• Ability to lead large-scale testing and cutover activities.

Skills

• English
• French
• Project Management

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