SAP Application Architect Job in Toronto, Ontario Canada
Eagle is currently seeking one (1) SAP Application Architect. This contract position is projected to be twelve (12) months in length and begin April 2012.
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Supporting and advising the Manager and Solution Architecture in implementing the Divisions goals, objectives and strategies by managing and optimizing the communications, interactions and solutions between the (client’s) Line of Business clients or users of IT solutions and services and the providers of services;
- Working closely with the client’s “power users” and “end users” of SAP and related applications and the applicable vendors to advance end users technology needs through enhancements and functional solution design. Together this team will ensure end users technology requirements are fulfilled;
- Working in partnership with the end users to identify and plan for the effective use of the technology and systems for competitive and strategic advantage within the business;
- Leading and partnering in the formulation, planning, scoping, proposal and delivery of programs and projects which are to be enabled by information technology. These programs will be fundamental to enabling the client in achieving its corporate strategy and meet regulatory requirements;
- Validating technical details and assumptions during the life cycle of a technology change requested by the business; and,
- Developing and maintaining technology solutions primarily for SAP, Content Management and related technologies.
Skills and Qualifications
The qualified candidate must have:
- 15+ years of technical, business management and solution architecture experience in an Enterprise IT environment;
- 10+ years of project management and delivery experience in the areas of applications, integration and infrastructure;
- 10+ years of experience of developing, architecting and managing solutions with in a SAP centric environment;
- Significant experience in the utilities industry;
- Knowledge of business management and computer science in order to design and implement complex information technology systems, provide business processes and improvements, consulting and support services, strategic planning and consultation on information assets and to develop policies, strategies and plans;
- Specific functional knowledge and experience with any or all of SAP asset management, work management, supply chain, finance and human resources;
- Good knowledge of English to effectively communicate with others and provide effective presentations and prepare technical reports;
- Experience with new and existing information technology products and services to be familiar with the application of their characteristics and capabilities in the design and implementation of various systems;
- Requires an understanding of business processes and their application;
- Requires experience with the operational aspects of the business and the application and requirements of computer technology;
- Requires strong leadership skills to effectively lead, manage and facilitate teams;
- Requires a thorough understanding of the Client’s objectives and how these are to relate to the implementation and use of technology products and solution;
- Desire to help or serve others, to understand and then meet their needs;
- Ability to collaboratively obtain agreement with one’s wishes where the power of one’s position is used appropriately and effectively, with the long-term good of the organization in mind;
- Demonstrated ability to identify with stakeholder mindset; hear and organize stakeholder concerns;
- Ability to persuade, convince, influence or impress others but must be built on a strong IT foundation to go along with the business acumen;
- Takes proactive action where possible;
- Ability to acquire information relevant to the achievement of valued goals;
- Ability to accurately listen, understand and respond appropriately when interacting with individuals and groups is critical;
- Ability to use their unique skill as a business/IT translator to help executives and management make appropriate strategic decisions in their sphere of control;
- Ability to take a role as leader of a team or other group; and,
- Ability to work with others as part of a team, as opposed to working separately or competitively.
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We would like to thank all applicants for their interest; however, only candidates under consideration will be contacted.
Please note that your application does not signify the beginning of employment with Eagle and that employment with Eagle will only commence when placed on an assignment as a temporary employee of Eagle.