Senior IT Business Consultant

Mercedes Benz AG; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive brand in Canada is seeking a Senior IT Business Consultant who will manage IT projects and ensure effective communication between business units and IT. Candidates should have at least 5 years in IT and deep SAP knowledge. This role offers numerous opportunities for career growth and a commitment to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Benefits

Comprehensive health, dental, and pension programs

Training development and career growth opportunities

Vehicle purchase and experience programs

Qualifications

• 5+ years working experience within Information Technology.
• 3+ years of working experience as project manager and business consultant.
• Certified PMP and/or Certified Scrum Master/Product Owner is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Lead small to medium-sized IT projects, ensuring successful execution.
• Oversee the planning, design, and implementation of user-friendly digital solutions.
• Act as a liaison between business units and IT, leveraging cross-divisional synergies.

Skills

Expert knowledge of Logistics (LO)

Excellent presentation and communication skills

Strong critical and strategic thinking skills

Ability to work on intercultural projects

Tech-savvy

Project management experience

Education

University degree in IT or related fields

Tools

SAP support

Project management tools

Job description

Overview

Senior IT Business Consultant: Mercedes-Benz Canada needs stars like you

Mercedes-Benz Canada represents not only the world’s oldest automotive brand, but one that is at the cutting-edge of sustainability, design, technology, fashion and popular culture.

The iconic three-pointed star is always looking for the best and brightest to support its growth as a true luxury brand.

We are seeking individuals who want to be in the driver’s seat of this transformation, working alongside talented colleagues who represent the Mercedes-Benz values and who are ready to add their talent to the brand’s ever-evolving story.

How your role will add to the story: We are looking for a Senior IT Business Consultant. You will be expected to manage effective communication, working relationships, expectations, and agreements with internal business partners, IT partners (market, region, HQ), and vendors. You will also be a strategic liaison and project manager of the medium and small size IT related projects. You will plan, design, develop, and launch new end-to-end and easy-to-use digital solutions and enhancements, and manage the entire lifecycle of digital products. You will report directly to the Manager of Digital Business Consulting, and will also have the opportunity to work with Business partners, IT partners, Procurement team and external vendors.

A day in the life of:

• Lead small to medium-sized IT projects, ensuring successful execution.
• Oversee the planning, design, development, and implementation of user-friendly digital solutions and enhancements. Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget.
• Harmonize, optimize, and integrate SAP and non-SAP processes and solutions across multiple business units and applications.
• Act as a strategic liaison between business units and IT, leveraging cross-divisional synergies. Provide expert guidance for alignment.
• Mentor and support the system/application related consultant, support and issue fixing.
• Develop and maintain effective communication, working relationships, and agreements with internal business units, IT teams (local, regional, HQ), and external vendors.
• Gain deep understanding of internal business processes and value chains.
• Stay abreast of emerging IT technologies and trends.
• Assess and advise on the impact of technology on business models, identifying opportunities for innovation.
• Explore and develop new revenue streams through IT-driven initiatives.
• Lead and inspire a cultural shift in line with Leadership principles and departmental strategies.

Mercedes-Benz Canada is committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment where all employees and customers feel valued, respected, and supported. While we thank every applicant for their interest in joining our iconic brand, we will only contact applicants selected for an interview.

Testimonials from several Mercedes-Benz Canada stars, from an intern to an executive:

“Mercedes-Benz is more than a car brand; it’s a futuristic, technological brand continuing to research and evolve its strategy as a digital and luxurious company, all while championing sustainable initiatives.”

“This company grants its members the opportunity to professionally grow and discover the extent of the brand and its presence in all countries. You are granted the opportunity to drive innovation in several sectors, as this company allows you to take your career wherever you like with our very robust framework of opportunities, whether it’s rotations, international assignments, education programs and more.”

“As an intern, I feel a great sense of responsibility and accountability at Mercedes-Benz. The high level of responsibility and contribution found in our internship programs is unlike my experience anywhere else.”

“Most people, if not everyone, seek a great balance of life at work and outside of it. At Mercedes-Benz, not only does your work life grant you exciting opportunities, but you are also afforded great understanding of your time outside of work - including the right to disconnect.”

“Working for Mercedes-Benz, it’s certainly the brand and the pillars - but at the end of the day, once you’re in, it’s about the people, the experience, diverse cultures and backgrounds, everyone’s experience driving in one direction.”

Mercedes-Benz star skills, requirements & traits

• University degree in IT and/or Industrial/Economical Engineering, Business Administration or similar.
• 5+ years working experience within Information Technology.
• Expert knowledge of Logistics (LO) and/or Sales & Distribution (SD) and/or Finance & Controlling (FICO) modules with 5+ years working experience in SAP support or SAP based applications.
• 3+ years of working experience as project manager and business consultant.
• Ability to work on intercultural projects and within intercultural teams.
• Excellent presentation, facilitation, and communication skills. Needs to express complex and technical information in business management terms.
• Excellent analysis and strong critical and strategic thinking skills.
• General ‘tech-savvy’ and up to date with current technology and trends.
• Certified PMP and/or Certified Scrum Master/Product Owner is an asset.
• Bold, innovative and enjoy challenging yourself.
• Honest and professional, a strong team player.
• Big picture thinker, go-getter, self-starter.

Being a Mercedes-Benz star has its benefits

• Commitment to inclusion & diversity
• Engaging corporate culture
• Ever-evolving brand strategy granting opportunities to build business acumen.
• Training development and career growth opportunities
• Benefits to support work-life balance/integration
• A strong portfolio of corporate social responsibility initiatives
• State of the art working facilities
• Vehicle purchase and experience programs
• Comprehensive health, dental, and pension programs
• Recognition rewards and discount programs