Job at a glance
Our Montreal-based client is seeking an experienced SAP S/4HANA Upgrade Project Manager to lead the planning and execution of an upgrade from an existing S/4HANA version to the 2025 target release. This is a 12-month contract that is primarily remote, with potential onsite requests in Montreal. The number of onsite days has not yet been determined. Responsibilities Develop and manage detailed project plans, timelines and resource allocations aligned with global program milestones.
Establish and maintain RAID logs covering risks, assumptions, issues and dependencies. Ensure alignment with SAP Activate methodology and internal governance frameworks. Oversee the complete upgrade lifecycle, including preparation, sandbox testing, development, QA and production cutover. Coordinate validation, regression and performance testing. Manage change-control processes and support business continuity during and after the upgrade.
Coordinate IT teams, business process owners, SAP consultants, BASIS teams and external vendors. Provide regular project updates and executive reporting. Identify and proactively mitigate project risks. Ensure compliance with applicable governance and regulatory requirements. Drive change management, training and documentation readiness. Support user adoption and post-upgrade stabilization. Required Qualifications 10+ years of SAP project management experience.
Proven experience leading SAP S/4HANA version upgrades, ideally from a 2020/2021 release to 2023 or later. Strong knowledge of SAP Activate methodology. Expertise across Supply Chain and Manufacturing workstreams. Experience coordinating multiple vendors and global project stakeholders. Strong stakeholder-management and executive communication skills. PMP, PRINCE2 or an equivalent project-management certification.
Experience working within highly regulated environments. Preferred Qualifications Pharmaceutical, biotechnology or life-sciences experience. Experience with complex integrations and custom-code remediation. Understanding of SAP system architecture and BASIS activities. Experience leading large-scale testing and cutover activities. SAP-specific certifications.