SAP Project Lead

Description

The ROSEN Group is a global leader in providing cutting-edge solutions in all areas of the integrity process chain. Since its origins as a one-man business in 1981, ROSEN has rapidly grown and continues to do so. The international technology group consists of a team of more than 4,000 employees operating in more than 120 countries. You can be a part of securing the safe supply of energy to people and businesses across the globe and help us all move towards an attainable and sustainable future. It is our ambition, above anything else, to contribute to a world where critical infrastructure and the supply of energy is not only efficient, but also protected and reliable.

Come join our growing team! For more information about ROSEN go to www.rosen-group.com.

ROSEN is looking for a SAP Project Lead that will be based in Calgary, Alberta. This position reports directly to the Head of Finance, North America and will be a part of the Finance & Controlling team.

The SAP Project Lead is a key member of the Finance team and is responsible for project management around the implementation of a new ERP system. The SAP Project Lead will support the development of a global SAP template and coordinate its rollout in the local organization. The solution will be highly standardized and will focus mainly on Finance and Controlling. The role connects the global project team with local Finance, Controlling, IT and business stakeholders. Main objective: Help shape a practical global template and ensure that the local organization is prepared for a smooth, standardized rollout.

What will I be doing?

Responsibilities

• Participate in the global template design, with a focus on local Finance and Controlling requirements.
• Represent the local organization in workshops and provide clear input on statutory, regulatory and operational needs as.
• Support the use of global standards and help limit local deviations to cases with a clear business or legal need.
• Coordinate local Finance, Controlling, IT, key users and other relevant stakeholders.
• Create and maintain the local rollout plan, including activities, responsibilities, milestones, risks and dependencies.
• Coordinate local preparation for data migration, testing, training, cutover and go-live.
• Follow up on open topics, decisions and actions with the global project team and local stakeholders.
• Provide concise status updates and escalate issues when decisions or support are required.
• Support communication, user readiness and the transition to the new standardized processes and system.
• Coordinate local hypercare activities and help hand over the solution to the operational support organization.

What are we looking for?

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Professional Accounting Designation (CPA or Other), preferred.
• Experience in SAP or ERP projects, preferably involving SAP S/4HANA.
• Good understanding of local Finance and Controlling processes and requirements
• Good understanding of interfaces which provide input to FI/CO, e.g. sales, supply-chain, operations/projects, procurement
• Experience coordinating projects, workstreams or cross-functional teams.
• Experience in steering external implementation partners
• Ability to work with both global project teams and local business stakeholders.
• Practical and structured working style, with good follow-up and problem-solving skills.
• Clear communication and facilitation skills.
• Professional fluency in English.

Additional Qualifications or Skills

Additional Experience

• Participation in a template-based country SAP rollout.
• Knowledge of testing, data migration, training, cutover or hyper care activities.
• Project management training or certification.
• Experience working in a standardized finance environment.

What Success Looks Like

• Local requirements are understood and addressed through the global template governance.
• Local teams complete their preparation, testing and training activities on time.
• Risks, issues and decisions are visible and followed up consistently.
• The standardized Finance and Controlling solution deployed with limited local variation.
• The local organization is ready to use and support the new system after go-live.

Key Working Relationships

Global program and template team, local management, Finance and Controlling leaders, local IT, key users, data and testing teams, change and training colleagues, external implementation partners and operational support teams.

Our Offer

ROSEN offers a competitive compensation package, including:

• Comprehensive Benefit plan
• Health & Wellness Program
• RRSP matching
• Volunteer Time Off
• Company paid basic Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Short Term Disability and Long Term Disability coverage
• Employee Assistance Program
• Generous Vacation and Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Employee Rewards and Recognition Program
• Access to Employee Empowerment Groups
• Hybrid working environment for certain positions
• Annual merit & career advancement increases
• Leadership growth & professional development opportunities
• Education Assistance Program