SAP Engagement Lead

Software International (SI) supplies technical talent to a variety of clinets ranging from Fortune 100/500/1000 companies to small and mid-sized organizations in Canada/US. We currently have a long term (2 year) renewable contract with our large SAP consulting client.  The role is a hybrid, with some visits to office/client in the Ottawa area.

Role: SAP Engagement Lead

Type: Contract

Duration: 2 years + possible extensions

Rate: $110 - $120/hr C2C - depending on overall experience

Location: Ottawa, ON

Languages: ENG but bilingualism in French would be highly desireable.

Lead the overall SAP engagement program at customer. Will need to be a very senior resource that has executive presence and can guide a global team. The ideal candidate would have extensive experience with specific management experience leading large-scale change and transformational programmes. They will have a strong customer and outcome orientation with a proven track record in delivering results. 

Key competencies include: 

• Transformational Leader Conversant across sales, solutioning, and delivery. 
• Ability to operate at both the strategic and tactical levels, as well as see and articulate the bigger picture. 
• Strong, Positive & Motivational leader: Proven leadership skill of multi-cultural and multinational teams/organisations across Canada. 
• Have a demonstrable record of leadership integrity. 
• Must be able to leverage diverse strengths, share knowledge, create and celebrate teams success. 
• Proven experience in successfully leading cross functional teams without authority. 
• Strong Program Management & Executional Excellence 
• Strong engagement management, relationship building and de-escalation skills. 
• Experienced in Program and Change Management, Process Improvement Analysis and Escalation methodology, with PMP certification and /or other industry and project management certifications. 
• Expert level knowledge of SAP methodologies such as Activate and SaaS delivery. 
• Ability to consistently achieve results and exceed targets. 
• Customer-Facing Experience & Customer-Centric Mindset
• Proven expertise in managing impactful customer relationships, customer escalations, co-innovation engagement and projects. 
• Be comfortable working at the most senior levels of SAPs client organisations. 
• Have sound knowledge of the SAP market and competition; a strong negotiator who has experience in ensuring customer success and achieving customer references.
• Strong Network & Collaboration Skills
• Have experience of managing effectively in a networked and matrixed team environment. 
• Strong network with broader SAP community. 
• Well polished Communication & Presentation Skills
• Highly skilled in stakeholder management and C-Level communications skills. 
• Comfortable speaking to large external audiences at SAP event. A story-teller. 
• Languages: fluent in English, French is a nice to have Other: 
• Canadian Security clearance or ability to pass Canadian Security Clearance check