SAP Project Lead

Job summary

The SAP Project Lead will manage the implementation of a new ERP system, focusing on the development and rollout of a global SAP template for Finance and Controlling. This role acts as a bridge between global project teams and local stakeholders to ensure standardized processes and effective system adoption.

Job details

Description The ROSEN Group is a global leader in providing cutting-edge solutions in all areas of the integrity process chain. Since its origins as a one-man business in 1981, ROSEN has rapidly grown and continues to do so. The international technology group consists of a team of more than 4,000 employees operating in more than 120 countries. You can be a part of securing the safe supply of energy to people and businesses across the globe and help us all move towards an attainable and sustainable future. It is our ambition, above anything else, to contribute to a world where critical infrastructure and the supply of energy is not only efficient, but also protected and reliable. Come join our growing team! For more information about ROSEN go to www.rosen-group.com. ROSEN is looking for a SAP Project Lead that will be based in Calgary, Alberta. This position reports directly to the Head of Finance, North America and will be a part of the Finance & Controlling team. The SAP Project Lead is a key member of the Finance team and is responsible for project management around the implementation of a new ERP system. The SAP Project Lead will support the development of a global SAP template and coordinate its rollout in the local organization. The solution will be highly standardized and will focus mainly on Finance and Controlling. The role connects the global project team with local Finance, Controlling, IT and business stakeholders. Main objective: Help shape a practical global template and ensure that the local organization is prepared for a smooth, standardized rollout.What will I be doing? Financial Analytics and Business Intelligence• Develop and maintain financial dashboards, reports, and analytics for Finance and business stakeholders.• Translate complex data into clear and actionable insights for management. • Analyze financial and operational data to identify trends, risks, opportunities, and performance drivers.• Develop standardized reporting and KPI frameworks across Finance. • Support budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and other financial planning activities through improved data and analytics. Data and SQL• Write SQL queries to extract, analyze, and validate data from the Data Warehouse, including SAP, and other Rosen financial systems as required.• Develop and maintain reliable data sets for NA financial reporting and analysis.• Identify and resolve data quality, integrity, and consistency issues. • Partner with Finance and IT to improve data structures, reporting processes, and system integrations.• Establish appropriate controls and documentation around critical financial data and reporting. Process Automation• Identify repetitive, manual, and inefficient Finance processes that can be automated. • Design and implement automation solutions that improve efficiency, accuracy and control. • Automate recurring financial reports, reconciliations, data preparation, and other financial processes where appropriate. • Evaluate existing processes and recommend improvements to leadership. Once approved, automate and test the process before go live, and train employees on the new automated process. • Measure the impact of automation initiatives, including time savings, error reduction, and improved reporting. AI & Emerging Technology• Identify practical opportunities to use AI to improve Finance processes, analytics, reporting, and decision support.• Evaluate and implement appropriate AI-enabled tools and solutions in partnership with Finance and IT.• Develop responsible and controlled use cases for AI within Finance. • Stay current with developments in AI, automation, analytics, and financial technology. • Help Finance employees adopt new technologies and improve their data and analytical capabilities. Finance Transformation• Participate in Finance Transformation and continuous improvement initiatives. • Work in Finance, IT, and operational teams to understand business requirements and develop solutions. • Challenge existing processes and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, scalability, and controls. • Document process, requirements, solutions and controls. • Support the development of a long term Finance data and analytics roadmap.What are we looking for? Responsibilities Participate in the global template design, with a focus on local Finance and Controlling requirements. Represent the local organization in workshops and provide clear input on statutory, regulatory and operational needs as. Support the use of global standards and help limit local deviations to cases with a clear business or legal need. Coordinate local Finance, Controlling, IT, key users and other relevant stakeholders. Create and maintain the local rollout plan, including activities, responsibilities, milestones, risks and dependencies. Coordinate local preparation for data migration, testing, training, cutover and go-live. Follow up on open topics, decisions and actions with the global project team and local stakeholders. Provide concise status updates and escalate issues when decisions or support are required. Support communication, user readiness and the transition to the new standardized processes and system. Coordinate local hypercare activities and help hand over the solution to the operational support organization. Additional Qualifications or Skills Education and Experience Professional Accounting Designation (CPA or Other), preferred. Experience in SAP or ERP projects, preferably involving SAP S/4HANA. Good understanding of local Finance and Controlling processes and requirements Good understanding of interfaces which provide input to FI/CO, e.g. sales, supply-chain, operations/projects, procurement Experience coordinating projects, workstreams or cross-functional teams. Experience in steering external implementation partners Ability to work with both global project teams and local business stakeholders. Practical and structured working style, with good follow-up and problem-solving skills. Clear communication and facilitation skills. Professional fluency in English. Additional Experience Participation in a template-based country SAP rollout. Knowledge of testing, data migration, training, cutover or hyper care activities. Project management training or certification. Experience working in a standardized finance environment. Our Offer ROSEN offers a competitive compensation package, including: • Comprehensive Benefit plan• Health & Wellness Program• RRSP matching• Volunteer Time Off• Company paid basic Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Short Term Disability and Long Term Disability coverage• Employee Assistance Program• Generous Vacation and Paid Time Off (PTO)• Employee Rewards and Recognition Program• Access to Employee Empowerment Groups• Hybrid working environment for certain positions• Annual merit & career advancement increases• Leadership growth & professional development opportunities• Education Assistance Program

What you’ll do

The SAP Project Lead will manage the implementation of a new ERP system, focusing on the development and rollout of a global SAP template for Finance and Controlling. This role acts as a bridge between global project teams and local stakeholders to ensure standardized processes and effective system adoption.

Requirements

Candidates should have experience in SAP or ERP projects, preferably with SAP S/4HANA, and possess strong project coordination skills. A professional accounting designation such as a CPA is preferred, along with the ability to communicate effectively with cross-functional teams.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefit plan
• Health & Wellness Program
• RRSP matching
• Volunteer Time Off
• Life Insurance
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Vacation
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Rewards and Recognition Program
• Employee Empowerment Groups
• Annual merit & career advancement increases
• Leadership growth & professional development opportunities
• Education Assistance Program

Listed skills

• SAP · Preferred
• Change Management · Preferred
• SQL · Preferred
• Financial Reporting · Preferred
• Project management · Preferred
• Stakeholder Management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• SAP
• ERP implementation
• Project management
• Finance and Controlling
• Financial analytics
• SQL
• Data warehousing
• Process automation
• AI
• Business intelligence
• Stakeholder management
• Data migration
• Change management
• Financial reporting
• SAP S/4HANA
• SQL (Programming Language)
• Business Intelligence
• Data Structures
• Dashboard
• Project Management
• Communication
• Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Data Warehousing
• Management
• Operations
• English Language
• Milestones (Project Management)
• Problem Solving
• Procurement
• Budgeting
• Business Requirements
• Leadership
• Continuous Improvement Process
• Data Quality
• Finance
• SAP Applications
• Sales
• Financial Technology (FinTech)
• Financial Data
• Forecasting
• Scalability
• Automation
• Emerging Technologies
• Supply Chain
• Time Off Management
• Financial Analysis
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Data Preprocessing
• Operational Data Store
• Financial Systems

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• Data & Analytics
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