ABOUT THE ROLE
We're looking for a SAP S/4HANA Operations & SCM Lead to join our IT Team on a full time basis. In this role, you'll report to the SAP Manager and will play a key part in leading optimization and stabilization initiatives for our freshly upgraded S/4HANA on RISE environment. This leadership role requires proven expertise in managing post-upgrade optimization, coordinating with outsourced vendor teams, and driving operational excellence across Ariba, SCM, Resource Scheduling, and Service Asset Management in a newly upgraded S/4HANA environment.
This position is based at our Downtown Calgary Head Office, with the flexibility of a hybrid work schedule.
A DAY IN THE LIFE
Strategic Leadership:
- Lead post-upgrade optimization and stabilization position for EAM (RSH, SSAM, WCM), Ariba, and SCM modules within our newly upgraded S/4HANA environment
- Coordinate complex operations projects with outsourced development teams and internal stakeholders for customizations and integrations
- Develop integrated roadmap for supply chain digitization leveraging new S/4HANA upgrade capabilities
Operational Excellence:
- Recommend and support business process reengineering initiatives leveraging S/4HANA capabilities
- Implement optimization and automation opportunities
- Provide Level 3 support and escalation resolution for complex supply chain issues
Technical Leadership:
- Serve as subject matter expert for S/4HANA Asset Operations and Supply Chain module configurations and customizations
- Oversee integration requirements between S/4HANA and Ariba
- Oversee mobile enablement and Fiori app deployment for field operations
- Lead IT testing and validation for quarterly S/4HANA updates and patches
- Implement real-time monitoring and alerting for critical business processes
ABOUT YOU
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Information Technology, or Engineering
- 8+ years total SAP experience with minimum 3+ years S/4HANA EAM/SCM modules
- CRITICAL: Experience with S/4HANA post-upgrade optimization and stabilization in newly upgraded environments
- Proven experience with Ariba P2P, sourcing, and supplier management
- Knowledge of SAP Asset Manager (SSAM) and Resource Scheduling (RSH) modules
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in Power Generation or Oil & Gas Operations
- SAP S/4HANA certification in MM or SCM modules
- Knowledge of Industry 4.0 concepts and IoT integration
- Understanding of SAP BTP integration and API management
TransAlta Corporation
110 Twelfth Ave SW
Calgary
Alberta Canada
www.transalta.com
