Sr. Manager, Enterprise Applications

OpenText; Southwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 134,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

OpenText is seeking a Senior SAP Enterprise Systems leader to drive data migration, reporting, and governance across SAP ECC/S/4 on‑prem environments. You will own migration strategies, lead data integrity and SOX controls, and partner with data, security, and IT teams to deliver reliable, scalable analytics solutions.

The role emphasizes leadership of a high‑performing team in a fast‑paced enterprise setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Business Systems, or a related IT discipline.
• 8–12+ years of SAP ECC/simple finance/S/4 on‑premise experience across implementation, enhancements, and production support.
• Strong hands‑on expertise with SAP data migration tools (LSMW, BODS for on‑prem) and SQL‑based profiling and reconciliation.
• Deep experience with SAP BW/BOBJ (data modeling, reporting) and SAP BPC (planning & consolidation).
• 5+ years of team leadership or IT people‑management experience in enterprise environments.
• Demonstrated experience delivering solutions within structured SDLC, DevOps, and release‑governance environments.

Responsibilities

• Own and execute data migration strategies for SAP ECC/S/4 on‑prem systems as part of upgrades, system consolidations, acquisition integrations and divestitures
• Lead data profiling, cleansing, mapping, conversion, reconciliation, and cutover activities with strong adherence to IT controls and data governance
• Manage migration tooling and frameworks, including SAP LSMW, SAP BODS and SQL‑based reconciliation processes
• Govern migration standards, playbooks, and controls to ensure data accuracy, traceability, auditability, and compliance
• Direct the effective use of SAP on‑prem migration tools and coordinate with ETL frameworks as needed
• Partner with master data, integration, and security teams to maintain end‑to‑end data integrity
• Lead the strategy, development, and optimization of SAP BW, SAP BOBJ and SAP BPC reporting solutions supporting operational and financial analytics
• Promote self‑service analytics while maintaining strong governance, security, and data integrity standards
• Support month-end/period-end reporting defects to ensure a timely close
• Support cloud transformation initiatives, including future adoption of SAP cloud migration and reporting platforms
• Ensure stability, performance, security, and data consistency across SAP on‑prem landscapes and reporting environments
• Maintain strict compliance with SOX, audit requirements, change management, SDLC, and cybersecurity policies
• Lead root‑cause analysis for critical incidents, communicating effectively with IT leadership and driving corrective action
• Identify automation opportunities, process improvements, and modernization initiatives aligned with IT strategy and roadmaps

Job description

Opentext - The Information Company

OpenText is a global leader in information management, where innovation, creativity, and collaboration are the key components of our corporate culture. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to partner with the most highly regarded companies in the world, tackle complex issues, and contribute to projects that shape the future of digital transformation.

AI-First. Future-Driven. Human-Centered.

At OpenText, AI is at the heart of everything we do—powering innovation, transforming work, and empowering digital knowledge workers. We are hiring talent AI can't replace to help us shape the future of information management.

Opentext - The Information Company

OpenText is a global leader in information management, where innovation, creativity, and collaboration are the key components of our corporate culture. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to partner with the most highly regarded companies in the world, tackle complex issues, and contribute to projects that shape the future of digital transformation.

AI-First. Future-Driven. Human-Centered.

At OpenText, AI is at the heart of everything we do—powering innovation, transforming work, and empowering digital knowledge workers. We are hiring talent AI can't replace to help us shape the future of information management.

Your Impact

Reporting to the Senior Director, the Senior Manager, Enterprise Business Systems is a key technology leader responsible for driving the delivery, optimization, and operational excellence of SAP on‑premise platforms that support critical business functions. This role owns the SAP on‑prem data migration strategy and leads SAP reporting and analytics capabilities. You will collaborate closely with business stakeholders, solution architects, and technical teams to ensure high‑quality data, robust reporting, and scalable system performance.

The ideal candidate brings deep SAP on‑premise expertise, strong SQL skills, hands‑on experience with SAP BW and SAP BPC, and a proven track record of managing and developing high‑performing technical teams in fast‑paced environments. Familiarity with SAP cloud‑based data migration and reporting tools is a strong asset as we continue modernizing our enterprise application landscape.

SAP Data Migration & Governance

• Own and execute data migration strategies for SAP ECC/S/4 on‑prem systems as part of upgrades, system consolidations, acquisition integrations and divestitures
• Lead data profiling, cleansing, mapping, conversion, reconciliation, and cutover activities with strong adherence to IT controls and data governance
• Manage migration tooling and frameworks, including SAP LSMW, SAP BODS and SQL‑based reconciliation processes
• Govern migration standards, playbooks, and controls to ensure data accuracy, traceability, auditability, and compliance
• Direct the effective use of SAP on‑prem migration tools and coordinate with ETL frameworks as needed
• Partner with master data, integration, and security teams to maintain end‑to‑end data integrity

SAP Reporting & Analytics

• Lead the strategy, development, and optimization of SAP BW, SAP BOBJ and SAP BPC reporting solutions supporting operational and financial analytics
• Promote self‑service analytics while maintaining strong governance, security, and data integrity standards
• Support month-end/period-end reporting defects to ensure a timely close
• Support cloud transformation initiatives, including future adoption of SAP cloud migration and reporting platforms
• Ensure stability, performance, security, and data consistency across SAP on‑prem landscapes and reporting environments
• Maintain strict compliance with SOX, audit requirements, change management, SDLC, and cybersecurity policies
• Lead root‑cause analysis for critical incidents, communicating effectively with IT leadership and driving corrective action
• Identify automation opportunities, process improvements, and modernization initiatives aligned with IT strategy and roadmaps

Leadership & Team Management

• Manage, mentor, and develop a high‑performing team of SAP analysts, data engineers, and reporting developers
• Lead internal teams and external IT service providers (on projects), ensuring alignment to enterprise architecture, delivery standards, and governance frameworks
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, innovation, and accountability rooted in IT best practices

What You Need to Succeed

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Business Systems, or a related IT discipline.
• 8–12+ years of SAP ECC/simple finance/S/4 on‑premise experience across implementation, enhancements, and production support.
• Strong hands‑on expertise with SAP data migration tools (LSMW, BODS for on‑prem) and SQL‑based profiling and reconciliation.
• Deep experience with SAP BW/BOBJ (data modeling, reporting) and SAP BPC (planning & consolidation).
• 5+ years of team leadership or IT people‑management experience in enterprise environments.
• Demonstrated experience delivering solutions within structured SDLC, DevOps, and release‑governance environments.

One Last Thing

OpenText is more than a corporation—it’s a global community built on trust, character, and purpose. Here, we act ethically, care deeply about people, and always put our clients first. We help teams succeed through collaboration, tackle challenges with resilience, and innovate with intention.

OpenText's commitment to diversity and inclusion surpasses legal requirements, evident in our Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy which promotes a respectful and empowering environment for employees of all backgrounds, culture, national origin, race, color, gender, gender identification, sexual orientation, family status, age, veteran status, disability, religion, or other basis protected by applicable laws.

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Compensation:

At OpenText, we offer a thoughtfully designed benefits package that supports your physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing. A summary of those benefits can be found on our Why Join Us page. As you move through the hiring process, we’re happy to provide more details about our compensation programs, including variable and commission compensation opportunities for eligible roles, vacation entitlement, and paid time off.

Salary Range:

133500 - 200300 CAD per annum; Depending on the candidate’s education, experience, skills, geographical location, and alignment with internal equity and external market, actual salary may vary and be higher or lower than the range posted.

AI Usage Disclosure:

As part of our commitment to transparency, we use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in various stages of our recruitment process, including resume screening, candidate matching, interview scheduling, and communications. These tools are designed to improve efficiency, reduce bias, and enhance candidate experience. All decisions regarding hiring are made by qualified human professionals, and we continuously monitor our AI systems to ensure fairness and compliance with applicable regulations.