SAP TECHNICAL SERVICES LEAD

WINNIPEG, MB

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Defined-benefit pension plan.
• Nine-day work cycle which normally results in every other Monday off, providing for a balanced approach to work, family life and community.
• Flex-time and partially remote work schedule (providing the option to work remotely 3 days per 2 week period), depending on nature of work, operational requirements and work location.

• Provide strategic direction and oversight for all SAP technical domains, including development, infrastructure, and security.
• Lead technical planning and governance for SAP S/4HANA implementation and sustainment, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture and business priorities.
• Supervise and mentor technical staff, including the SAP Technical Platform Specialist, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and innovation.
• Establish and enforce technical standards, policies, and procedures across SAP environments.
• Manage vendor relationships and service-level agreements (SLAs) for private cloud services and third-party providers.
• Oversee SAP development initiatives including ABAP, RICEFW, CDS views, embedded analytics, and Fiori app development.
• Guide adoption and integration of SAP BTP services, ensuring scalable and secure development practices.
• Collaborate with functional teams to ensure technical solutions meet business requirements and performance expectations.
• Direct system landscape management across ECC and S/4HANA environments, including cloud infrastructure provisioning and lifecycle operations.
• Lead technical operations including BASIS administration, HANA database management, transport control, and change management.
• Drive implementation of monitoring and automation frameworks to enhance system reliability and performance.
• Ensure seamless integration infrastructure across SAP and non-SAP platforms, including middleware and cloud services.
• Oversee SAP security architecture including IAM, authorizations, and system/data protection.
• Ensure compliance with IT policies, audit requirements, and regulatory standards.
• Lead cloud security initiatives and readiness assessments for internal and external audits.
• Promote secure development and infrastructure practices across SAP environments.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend enhancements to SAP technical capabilities.
• Lead technical innovation projects that support Manitoba Hydro's digital transformation strategy.
• Promote knowledge sharing, documentation, and onboarding practices to strengthen team capabilities.

• A four year degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Business Administration, or Information Management from a recognized university, with a minimum of six years of directly applicable SAP technical experience, including two in a leadership or supervisory role;
  OR
• A two year diploma in Computer Programming Technology or Business Administration from a recognized institute, with a minimum of eight years of directly applicable SAP technical experience, including two years in a leadership or supervisory role.
• Extensive knowledge of SAP technical architecture, including BASIS, HANA, and cloud operations (RISE and BTP).
• Proven experience in SAP development lifecycle management, including ABAP, CDS, and Fiori.
• Strong understanding of system integration, transport management, and hybrid infrastructure.
• Demonstrated leadership in SAP security, compliance, and audit readiness.
• Experience managing vendor SLAs and cloud service providers.
• Proficiency in system monitoring tools, automation frameworks, and performance optimization.
• Excellent communication, decision-making, and strategic thinking skills.
• Ability to manage confidential information with discretion and integrity.
• Willingness to work outside regular hours and participate in on-call rotations as needed.
• Must obtain and maintain a current Personnel Risk Assessment and a "Clear" security rating per Manitoba Hydro Policy P513.