SAP/ Senior Principal - Program Manager - Infosys Consulting

Infosys; Montreal; On-site; CAD 185,000 - 278,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology consulting firm based in Montreal is hiring a Senior Principal – Business Consulting to lead SAP S/4HANA Transformation projects. The role requires over 10 years of SAP program management experience and strong client engagement skills. Key responsibilities include leading proposal development, managing project execution, and mentoring team members. Applicants should possess an undergraduate degree and be authorized to work in Canada without sponsorship. Competitive salary offered between CAD 185,140 and CAD 277,480.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of SAP Project, Lead or Program Management experience.
• At least 3 full-lifecycle S/4 implementations required.
• Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the functional and technical solution for SAP S/4HANA Transformation programs.
• Mentor and coach team members through performance evaluation methods.
• Support management of project execution from start to finish.

Skills

SAP Program Management

Project Management

Client Relationship Management

Business Transformation

Process Integration

Education

Undergraduate degree or foreign equivalent

Tools

Jira

Confluence

SAP Solution Manager

SAP Cloud ALM

Job description

Job Description

Senior Principal – Business Consulting (SAP Program Manager)

Infosys Consulting is seeking Program Management professionals experienced in SAP transformation programs looking for long‑term growth and career enhancing opportunities leveraging SAP to solve our customer’s most challenging issues. The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of SAP program management experience from project prepare phase through deploy and run phases. The candidate should have strong business and SAP background and be experienced in face‑to‑face interfacing with client executives, business and IT client members in consultative project engagements.

We are seeking consultants experienced in the following areas:

• Business Transformation Programs enabled by SAP
• S/4 Global Template design and Roll‑outs Programs
• Proven experience in SAP Activate Methodology and/or similar methodologies used by System Integrators
• SAP Program Experience in Industrial CPG & Logistics
• Process Integration
• Hands‑on experience in commonly used tools in SAP Programs such as Jira, Confluence, SAP Solution Manager, SAP Cloud ALM etc.

About the Practice

Our SAP Digital Transformation Practice is SAP Digital to the core, where our entrepreneurial and innovative spirit helps our clients derive sustained value from their SAP Digital Transformation journey. We use an integrated, holistic approach that considers both business views and technology views, enabling our clients to lead the way into a new digital frontier, gain a competitive edge and become a market disruptor.

Our collaborative work approach and flat organizational structure results in a business culture that allows new consultants to dive right in, have access to all levels of practice leadership, become an integral part of the team immediately and add value to our innovative client solutions.

We serve industries such as: Biotech, Communications, Consumer Products, Distribution, Financial Services, High Tech, Insurance, Manufacturing, Medical Devices, Oil & Gas, Pharmaceuticals, Retail, Services and Utilities.

About the Role

As a Senior Principal, you will anchor proposal preparation and engagement delivery efforts. You will lead the functional and technical solution for SAP S/4HANA Transformation programs. You will be pivotal to problem definition and discovery of the overall solution and guide teams on project processes and deliverables. You will continue to lead teams of consultants to define, design and execute transformation programs. You will collaborate and interface with senior clients on a daily basis to build confidence and lead/guide the team in conducting due diligence and issue resolution. You will contribute to branding, thought leadership, knowledge management and capability‑building within Infosys Consulting, with the objective of providing high‑quality and value‑adding consulting solutions that enable our clients to meet the changing needs of the global landscape.

Responsibilities include:

Sales / Project Acquisition

• Support Infosys Consulting leadership team members in driving proposal development and leading proposal discussions.
• Develop client relationships to identify and qualify sales opportunities with the assistance of senior leadership.
• Lead solution definition for client specific needs during opportunity to closure cycle.
• Articulate our unique point of view in various thought leadership media including papers, webinars and seminars.

Project Execution

• Collaborate with clients to define long‑term vision, goals and strategies.
• Contribute to the design and development of client future processes and organizations with corresponding transformation roadmaps.
• Conduct requirements workshops with a team of global IT professionals & subject‑matter experts, translating those requirements into actionable project initiatives with associated metrics.
• Solution targeted processes, leveraging best practices.
• Perform knowledge transfer to client and supporting organizations throughout all phases of the project.
• Support management of project execution from start‑to‑finish in order to deliver according to plan (scope, quality and time).
• Coach and develop team members to deliver quality results and promote professional development.

People Development

• Mentor and coach team members through formal, performance evaluation methods and informal, individual feedback opportunities.
• Collaborate and share knowledge.
• Serve as People Manager to junior consultants.

Practice Development

• Create/contribute S4HANA practice artifacts.
• Contribute to practice growth through recruitment, training and retention.
• Provide insight and thought leadership to develop innovative assets, including differentiated points of view and methodologies.

Basic Qualifications

• 10+ years of SAP Project, Lead or Program Management experience, of which 5 years in Project management.
• At least 3 full‑lifecycle S/4 implementations (all phases) leading a package implementation lifecycle.
• A proven track record of leading and managing both large and small, global and local teams.
• A leader and key contributor in project management of large ERP implementation projects and teams; significant team leadership experience over Process Streams / Functional Areas.
• In‑depth knowledge of Package Implementation Methodology and key deliverables.
• Experience interacting with client executives; ability to influence at the leadership level.
• Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 100%.
• Undergraduate degree or foreign equivalent; three years of relevant work experience in lieu of every year of education.
• Candidates authorized to work for any employer in Canada without employer‑based visa sponsorship are welcome to apply. Infosys is unable to provide immigration sponsorship for this role at this time.

Estimated annual compensation will be $185,140 CAD – $277,480 CAD.

Preferred Qualifications

• A proven track record of leading and managing both large and small teams.
• A foundation in consulting, versus industry; at least 10 years’ consulting experience.
• Strong personal and professional values; entrepreneurial spirit.
• Experience working as part of a cross‑cultural team including flexibility to support multiple time zones when necessary.
• MBA or other relevant post‑graduate degree.

EEO/About Us

Infosys is a global leader in next‑generation digital services and consulting. We enable clients in more than 50 countries to navigate their digital transformation. With over four decades of experience in managing the systems and workings of global enterprises, we expertly steer our clients through their digital journey. We do it by enabling the enterprise with an AI‑powered core that helps prioritize the execution of change. We also empower the business with agile digital at scale to deliver unprecedented levels of performance and customer delight. Our always‑on learning agenda drives their continuous improvement through building and transferring digital skills, expertise, and ideas from our innovation ecosystem.

Infosys provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religious practices and observances, national origin, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran, or disability.