Description
This position closes at 3:00 p.m. on Oct 8th, 2013.
This is an initial 12 month contract opportunity with a possibility of an extension.
This position provides SAP Technical Change Management directions and advice; creates, maintains and implement SAP Technical Change Management practices and processes across programs and projects
Role and Responsibilities
- SME for the SAP Technical Change Management processes
- Coordinate and Lead Technical Change Management meetings for management of SAP Change Requests (Transports), IT MOCs (Management of Change Documentation), Retrofit Management and General process governance
- Work closely with the SAP Sustainment and Project teams to create, maintain and implement consistent and repeatable SAP Technical change Management Processes and best practices
- Work with SAP Sustainment, SDS PMO Project Managements and IS Service Provider teams for execution of SAP Technical Change Management deliverables (Movement of transports and MOCs).
- Review consistency of IS MOC and SAP ChaRM documentation requirements as per the SAP Technical Change Management checklists
- Provide estimation for SAP Technical Change Management Efforts for large programs.
- Provide Support and SAP Technical Change Management deliverables for peak SAP change periods such as SAP Cutovers and Post go live support periods
- Support development of SAP Cutover Plans for major releases and System Refreshes
- Identify risks/issue within SAP extended landscape due to change management activities
- Stay current with technology trends for SAP Technical Change Management toolsets (SAP Solution Management, SAP ChaRM, SAP Basis Practices)
- Required Skills:
- Degree/Diploma in Business administration or Computer science or Project Management
- 5 years (or more) experience in Information Technology field. Exposure to SAP is an asset.
- Strong presentation development and delivery skills are a must. Project Management skills are a plus.
- Strong critical thinking, analysis and problem solving skills combined with a positive, team based approach;
- Capable of coordinating and working with multiple teams and Business users.
- Clear and concise written and oral communication.
- The ability to work independently within tight timelines.
- Familiarity with SAP Technical Change Management toolsets such as SAP Solution Manager, SAP Transports, SAP ChaRM and general Basic understanding of SAP Basis will be a great asset
If you meet the required Qualifications and are interested in this position, please forward your updated Resume with the Subject line WW1761 - SAP Technical Change Management Lead/Coordinator
This client will only consider candidates who are authorized to work in Canada for this opportunity.