Senior SAP Program Manager - Distribution Design Modernization (DDM)

T-Net British Columbia; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a seasoned SAP Program Manager to lead a transformative project aimed at modernizing utility distribution design processes. This pivotal role involves managing a complex, multi-year initiative that integrates various tools into a cohesive solution, enhancing productivity and efficiency. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in SAP project management, particularly within the utilities sector. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact on a project that will shape the future of utility design in British Columbia. Join a dynamic team and play a key role in delivering innovative solutions that drive success.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of SAP project implementation experience as a Project Manager.
• Experience managing complex, multi-module SAP implementations.

Responsibilities

• Manage the migration of existing design work management capabilities to SAP.
• Oversee the implementation of a modern design tool integrated with SAP.

Skills

SAP Project Implementation

Project Management

Utility Distribution Design

SAP ASAP Methodology

GIS Integration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

SAP

Automated Utility Design

Smallworld GIS

Job description

TEEMA Solutions Group Inc.

Job Overview

The project will address end of life enterprise software and infrastructure by modernizing BC Hydro's distribution design processes. The project aims to improve design productivity by combining separate tools into a single solution. Responsible for successfully delivering a large, complex, multi-stream, multi-year project from beginning to end. Will provide reporting into BC Hydro's executive team.

The SAP Program Manager will manage the whole project including the following streams:

1. Migration of the existing Distribution Design work management capabilities from Passport to SAP and implementation of Compatible Units (CU).
2. Exploration and implementation of a modern design tool (such as Spatial Business Systems Automated Utility Design) that combines graphical design and tabular design with engineering calculations and integrates with SAP and Smallworld GIS as well as other key systems.
3. Modernization of the electrical connection request processes by replacing the existing custom application with a new customer service connection tool that will integrate with SAP.

The ideal candidate has direct strong experience with successful implementation of an integrated utility distribution design and enterprise asset management project, using SAP technology.

Mandatory qualifications:

• 10+ years of SAP project implementation experience as a Project Manager
• 5+ full project lifecycle (blueprint to go-live) implementations as a Project Manager
• Managed projects including complex, multi-module, cross-business group SAP implementations
• Managed projects using SAP ASAP methodology
• Managed projects for utilities

Desirable qualifications, however having at least one of them is mandatory:

• Managed implementation of Compatible Unit Management (CU)
• Managed implementation of SAP EAM PM (Plant Maintenance) module (integration with a GIS solution is an asset)
• Managed implementation of a utility-focused design tool (e.g. Automated Utility Design)

Qualifications considered an asset:

• Familiarity with SAP IS-U Customer Service
• Familiarity with Automated Utility Design (AUD)
• Familiarity with GIS solutions such as Smallworld GIS
• Managed projects using SAP Activate methodology

The project will be done in multiple phases and is currently estimated to finish in 5 years. This engagement is for the first phase and will be extended for the subsequent phases.

COVID Vaccine Mandate by Jan 10th 2022 - Work location will be hybrid, remote and from the office.