Senior SAP Program Manager - Distribution Design Modernization (DDM)

T-Net British Columbia; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A project management firm in Vancouver is seeking an experienced SAP Program Manager to lead a multi-year project aimed at improving design productivity for utility distribution processes. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of SAP project management experience and have successfully managed complex, cross-business implementations. This role offers a hybrid work location with opportunities for diverse candidates.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of SAP project implementation experience as a Project Manager.
• 5+ full project lifecycle implementations as a Project Manager.
• Managed projects for utilities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a large, complex, multi-stream project from beginning to end.
• Manage migration of Distribution Design work to SAP.
• Explore and implement a modern design tool.

Skills

SAP project implementation experience

Project Management

Cross-business group management

Complex project management

Tools

SAP

GIS solutions

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:

• Migration of the existing Distribution Design work management capabilities from Passport to SAP and implementation of Compatible Units (CU).
• 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.
• 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

Having at least one of the following 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.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from diverse candidates.

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