Manager SAP BASIS

• Req ID: 75426
• Department: Information Services
• Job Type: Full-Time
• Position Type: Non-Union
• Location: Calgary, Alberta
• Country: Canada
• % of Travel: 10-20%
• # of Positions: 1
• Job Available to: Internal & External
• Deadline to apply: 10/22/2019

Canadian Pacific is a transcontinental railway in Canada and the United States with direct links to major ports on the west and east coasts, providing North American customers a competitive rail service with access to key markets in every corner of the globe. CP is growing with its customers, offering a suite of freight transportation services, logistics solutions and supply chain expertise. Visit cpr.ca to see the rail advantages of CP.

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

Responsible for management and maintenance of SAP based systems. Involved in processes including Audit compliance and SOD/SOX related review on SAP systems. BASIS resource allocation to SAP related projects and SAP BASIS related production support troubleshooting.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Provides comprehensive, realistic estimates of development effort for requested configurations and developments;
• Works with the Delivery Leads and Project Managers to plan development, report progress, manage SAP BASIS risks and issues and facilitate technical oversight of the same;
• Establishes good working relationships and processes with other IT teams and business departments to smooth design, development, and deployment; Ensures development deliverables adhere to agreed standards;
• Prepares QA procedures, check lists and documentation templates (procedures and templates in line with the current SAP BASIS methodology of CP);
• Provides input to the functional specifications for developments; Provides effort estimates for RICEFW implementation;
• Reviews work product and procedures prepared by SAP BASIS;
• May perform unit testing and supports the team with debugging functions related to the implementation, upgrade, or refresh of SAP systems;
• Must have experience in SAP technologies including ABAP and Java Stack systems.
• Creation and auditing of technical documentation, change review, test process on standard and developed objects;
• Manages requirements gathering and validation, update of system management standards;
• On Call support will be required for this position; leading a team of 7-15 team members;
• Mentor team in new and existing CP process;
• Assist in identifying industry best practice and new technologies relevant to the CP;
• Meeting facilitation and presentation preparation;
• Regular Travel between Canada and US (10-15%).

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree or comparable job experience in Computer Science/Information Systems preferred;
• Minimum 5-7 years of SAP sustainment/projects;
• 8-10 years of experience on SAP BASIS Operations and Management;
• Understanding of SAP Role, Authorizations, and product types is required;
• Ability to travel internationally (US and Canada);
• Proven strong communication skills - both written and oral - with technical and non-technical staff and with management;
• Appreciation and understanding of how to deal with different cultural values and sensitivities and how to work in a virtual work environment;
• In depth experience (2 years each) in 4 or more SAP system types;
• Experience in multiple SAP Deployment projects using SAP ASAP and Agile;
• Minimum of 12 years’ experience in SAP technologies;
• Multi-National operational experience;
• Team lead experience with greater than five resources in multiple disciplines (Business Analyst, SME, Administrators, and Developers);
• Blended staff management experience (direct and contract).

WHAT CP HAS TO OFFER:

• Flexible and competitive benefits package
• Competitive company pension plan
• Employee Share Purchase Plan
• Performance Incentive Program 
• Annual Fitness Subsidy

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

As an employer with national presence, the possibility does exist that the location of your position may be changed based on organizational requirements.

Background Investigation:

The successful candidate will need to successfully complete the following clearances:    

• Criminal history check
• Reference check

Management Conductor Program:

Becoming a qualified conductor or locomotive engineer is the single best way for a management employee to learn the business at CP. You may be required to obtain a certification or to maintain your current certification/qualification as a conductor or locomotive engineer.

CP is an equal opportunity employer committed to the principles of employment equity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals. All applicant information will be managed in accordance with the federal Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act ("PIPEDA").