SAP Ariba Upstream Lead
We Are:
The Advanced Technology Centers (ATCs) is the engine for reinvention in our clients' transformation journey. Powered by more than 255,000 people across 24 countries, ATCs will provide our clients seamless access to industry insights and innovative technology solutions.
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For our people, it brings an opportunity to shape truly boundaryless career paths in a highly collaborative team of experts where they can learn from each other and solve the world's most complex client challenges.
You Are:
An experienced Ariba consultant. You're as comfortable working in teams and leading projects as you are diving into the details of workstreams and configuring SAP systems.
The Work:
- Perform comprehensive issue analysis and resolution for upstream SAP modules including root cause identification and corrective action implementation
- Prepare detailed functional specifications and collaborate with development teams to implement SAP Upstream change requests
- SAP upstream configurations
- Help clients understand SAP best practices to maximize value.
- Identify strategies, risks, and options; recommend approaches to meet client needs.
- Lead, coach, and advise project staff in addition to managing their performance (depending on the project).
- Give clients options for designs using prototypes.
- Set up and test the SAP system; understand and apply SAP methodologies.
- Work with clients and stakeholders to make sure they get where they want to go.
- Use your business smarts to kick-start transformation programs, whether domain-or platform-led.
- Participate in projects/programs focused on delivering agreed business outcomes for our clients.
- Deliver quality functional/application designs and ensure SAP technology business changes represent business requirements.
- This role requires to be in the local office 3 days per week. Preferred location: Montreal, Canada.
Here's what you need:
- Minimum 4 years of SAP implementation, transformation experience or AMS experience.
- Minimum 2 years of SAP Ariba Upstream experience in either Sourcing, Contract or SLP
- Professional French proficiency
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent (minimum 12 years' work experience). If Associate's degree, must have equivalent minimum 6-year work experience.
Bonus points if:
- Experience writing Functional Specifications independently and should have good work experience dealing with critical production incidents and designing enhancements.
- You're an ace at managing and delivering projects
- Have experience leading onshore or offshore teams
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The base pay range shown below is intended as a guideline to reflect the majority of offers for this role.
It does not represent a maximum limit — in some cases, actual compensation may exceed the range where appropriate.
Information on benefits is here:
Role Location Annual Salary Range
British Columbia/Ontario $82,600 to $132,600
Montreal, Quebec
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