Posted 3 days ago
Senior Manager, ERP
@ Calian Group Ltd.
Ottawa, Ontario
Overview
Calian Group Ltd. is hiring a Senior Manager, Enterprise Resource Planning to lead strategy, delivery, support and continuous improvement of its ERP and HRIS ecosystem, including SAP, SuccessFactors and Concur. The role leads internal teams and external partners, drives transformation across Finance, HR, Procurement, Operations and Manufacturing, and works hybrid with regular onsite attendance. Compensation is $130,000 to $150,000 and a Secret security clearance eligibility is required.
Responsibilities:
- Lead ERP and HRIS strategy, roadmap and operating model
- Manage upgrades, implementations, integrations and portfolio projects
- Oversee service availability, incident, change and release management
- Lead change management, training and adoption
- Manage strategic vendor, partner and licensing relationships
Requirements summary:
- Bachelor's degree in IT, business or related field
- Progressive ERP or HRIS leadership experience
- People leadership experience
- Experience managing third-party vendors and implementation partners
- SAP experience preferred
- Eligible for Secret security clearance
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-04
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-04
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-04
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Job details
| Seniority | Manager |
| Department | Business operations |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required), Master’s degree (preferred) |
| Fields of study | Information Technology, Business Administration |
| Security clearance | Secret |
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Calian Group Ltd.
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Calian helps the world communicate, innovate, learn and lead safe and healthy lives.
Full company description
We help the world communicate, innovate, learn and lead safe and healthy lives. Every day, our employees live our values of customer-centricity, integrity, innovation, respect, and teamwork to engineer reliable solutions that solve complex problems. That’s Confidence. Engineered. A stable and growing company for 40 years, we are headquartered in Ottawa with offices and projects spanning North American and international markets. Visit calian.com to learn about the diverse products, services and solutions we offer to healthcare, communications, learning and security sectors. In 2019, the company announced a four-segment structure: Advanced Technologies, Health, Learning and Information Technology and Cyber Solutions to better represent our diverse set of solutions. Calian has a long-standing history of financial stability – a feat that has been enabled by our corporate culture and overall commitment to exceeding customers’ expectations. Calian’s continued growth has been both organic and through acquisition. Calian was formed in Ottawa, Canada on September 27, 1982. The company went public in 1993 and became Calian Group Ltd. on April 1, 2016. The company stock is traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol CGY.
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- 770 Palladium Dr, Ottawa, Ontario K2V, CA
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- Other recorded names
- Calian Advanced Technologies
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We help the world communicate, innovate, learn and lead safe and healthy lives. Every day, our employees live our values of customer-centricity, integrity, innovation, respect, and teamwork to engineer reliable solutions that solve complex problems. That’s Confidence. Engineered. A stable and growing company for 40 years, we are headquartered in Ottawa with offices and projects spanning North American and…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Strategic Management Services |
| Company size | 5,001-10,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Ottawa, Ontario |
| Organization type | Public Company |
| Year founded | 1982 |
| Specialties | Health ServicesTraining ServicesInformation TechnologySystems EngineeringEngineering Servicesand Satellite Communications |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 213 |
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Position Overview
We are looking for a Senior Manager, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) to lead the strategy, delivery, support, governance, and continuous improvement of Calian’s ERP and HRIS ecosystem, including SAP, SuccessFactors, Concur, integrations, and related enterprise applications.
This role will play a key part in evolving the ERP function from a primarily support-focused organization into a strategic business partner that drives transformation, process improvement, modernization, and organizational growth. The successful candidate will build strong partnerships across the business, translate strategic priorities into actionable plans, and ensure enterprise systems continue to support operational excellence and business objectives.
The Senior Manager, ERP will lead internal teams and external partners while supporting enterprise initiatives, business integrations, and continuous improvement efforts across Finance, HR, Procurement, Operations, Manufacturing, and Corporate Services.
Responsibilities
• Partner with business stakeholders to align ERP and HRIS initiatives with organizational objectives and measurable business outcomes
• Develop and maintain the ERP and HRIS technology roadmap and operating model
• Translate strategic business priorities into executable plans and initiatives
• Lead transformation, modernization, process improvement, and business optimization efforts
• Drive stakeholder engagement and build trusted relationships across the organization
• Support mergers, acquisitions, and business integration activities from an enterprise applications perspective
• Establish and maintain governance frameworks, standards, controls, and best practices
• Lead project portfolios, including upgrades, implementations, enhancements, integrations, and innovation initiatives
• Oversee service availability, application support, incident management, change management, release management, and continuous improvement activities
• Monitor performance, security, compliance, adoption, and business outcomes across enterprise platforms
• Lead change management, communication, training, and adoption activities in partnership with business stakeholders
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration across Finance, HR, Procurement, Operations, Manufacturing, Sales, and Corporate Services
• Manage strategic vendor and partner relationships, contracts, licensing, and service commitments
• Lead, coach, and develop team members while fostering accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
• Partner with Cyber Security, Internal Audit, Finance, and Risk Management teams to support security, compliance, and business continuity requirements
Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field
• Master’s degree considered an asset
• Progressive experience in enterprise applications, ERP and HRIS systems, or business systems leadership
• People leadership experience leading and developing teams
• Experience leading complex ERP environments, including implementations, upgrades, migrations, and transformation initiatives
• Strong understanding of business processes and enterprise operations
• Experience supporting Finance, Human Resources, Procurement, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Operations through enterprise systems
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders across all levels of an organization
• Strong strategic thinking, business acumen, and communication skills
• Experience managing third-party vendors, implementation partners, and service providers
• Ability to translate business strategy into tactical execution plans
• Experience supporting organizational transformation, modernization, or business integration activities
• Accounting, finance, or CPA-related experience is considered an asset
• SAP experience is preferred
• Experience supporting mergers, acquisitions, and integrations is considered an asset
Additional Requirements
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance
• Strong executive presence and ability to engage effectively with senior leaders and stakeholders
• Ability to work in a hybrid environment with regular onsite attendance
• Preference will be given to candidates located in the Ottawa area
• Exceptional candidates outside Ottawa may be considered
Compensation
$130,000 to $150,000
Position Type
We have 1 available position.
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