Manager, IT Business Systems

East Penn Canada

$115K — $130K *
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Post-secondary education or equivalent relevant experience.
  • 8+ years in a business, operational, or technical role with ERP/SAP exposure.
  • Strong proficiency in SAP business processes across core functional areas.
  • Deep understanding of end-to-end business processes and technology's role.
  • Proven track record in IT project management and cross-functional initiative leadership.
  • Excellent communication skills for diverse audiences.
  • Formal leadership experience preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Lead daily operations of the Business Systems team, focusing on development.
  • Oversee the SAP S/4HANA platform and ensure it aligns with business needs.
  • Manage the business systems ticketing process and support resolutions.
  • Develop and communicate project plans for approved initiatives.
  • Drive successful delivery of projects involving software and system enhancements.
  • Balance internal and external resources for effective capacity planning.
  • Act as the primary liaison with consulting and software partners to ensure timely service delivery.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional growth and development within the company.
  • A stable, full-time role with a focus on employee contributions.
  • Involvement in high-impact projects across the organization.
  • Work in a supportive team environment with a commitment to excellence.
  • Potential for occasional travel, depending on project needs.
Full Job Description
Are you a business-minded SAP professional ready to lead, influence, and make a lasting impact? Join East Penn Canada's Information Technology team and play a critical role in leading the systems that power our business. We are seeking a motivated and strategic professional who understands how business processes and technology come together to drive operational success. As Manager, IT Business Systems, you will oversee East Penn Canada's SAP S/4HANA ERP platform and related business applications while leading the business systems team. Acting as the key liaison between business leaders, IT Infrastructure, and external partners, you will ensure that technology solutions support organizational goals, deliver business value, and drive continuous improvement. This is a high-impact leadership opportunity with significant visibility, ownership, and growth potential. Whether your background is in operations, supply chain, procurement, finance, business analysis, SAP functional support, or IT leadership, this role offers the opportunity to leverage your business process expertise and technology knowledge to influence enterprise-wide initiatives and help shape the future of our systems landscape. Please note that this is a 100% in-office position, working out of East Penn Canada's Head Office location in Courtice, ON. Duties and Responsibilities - Lead the day-to-day operations of the Business Systems team, providing leadership, coaching, direction, and support to ensure team success and continuous development - Oversee SAP S/4HANA and related business applications, ensuring systems remain reliable, effective, and aligned with business requirements - Monitor, prioritize, and report on business systems tickets, while coordinating third-level support and incident resolution activities - Develop project plans, timelines, resource requirements, and communication strategies for business-approved initiatives - Lead cross-functional project teams and oversee the successful delivery of software, process improvement, and system enhancement projects - Perform capacity planning and resource management, balancing internal and external resources to meet delivery, quality, and budget objectives - Evaluate business requests, estimate effort and return on investment, and prioritize initiatives in alignment with organizational goals - Engage with stakeholders across departments to gather requirements, define solutions, and manage expectations throughout project lifecycles - Act as the primary point of contact for key consulting, implementation, and software partners, ensuring services are delivered on time and to specification - Ensure business systems changes and user access comply with the organization's IT security, change management, and compliance requirements - Collaborate closely with IT Infrastructure and business leaders to support integrated technology solutions and strategic initiatives - Serve as delegate for the Director, Information Technology when required - Promote East Penn Canada's commitment to Customer Experience Excellence and Occupational Health and Safety in all aspects of the role Experience, Skills, and Competencies You will receive support and onboarding into our environment, but a strong foundation and background in the following will set you up for success: - Post secondary education or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience - 8+ years of experience in a business, operational, or technical role with meaningful exposure to ERP/SAP-driven processes - Strong knowledge of SAP business processes within one or more core functional areas, including Sales & Distribution, Materials Management/Procurement, Warehouse Management, or Finance - Solid understanding of end-to-end business processes such as order-to-cash, procure-to-pay, warehouse operations, and finance, and how technology supports these functions - IT project management experience with the ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and drive results - Strong analytical, product management, and problem-solving skills - Demonstrated ability to manage change, influence stakeholders, and balance multiple priorities - Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences - Professional presence, positive attitude, and strong interpersonal skills - Demonstrated leadership capability, with formal people leadership experience considered an asset - Experience with SAP S/4HANA, SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP), Salesforce, Boomi, Power BI, or SQL considered an asset - Project Management certifications (PMP, PRINCE2, Project+, PMI-ACP, Scrum) considered an asset - SAP functional or technical certifications considered an asset - Knowledge of privacy standards and practices, including PIPEDA and GDPR, considered an asset - Bilingualism (English/French) is considered an asset Important Considerations: - This is a full-time, permanent, on-site position based in Courtice, Ontario. Occasional travel may be required - Role-specific background checks are a condition of employment and may include, but are not limited to, employment verifications, criminal record checks, and professional reference checks - Applicants who are interviewed for this position will receive a notification regarding the hiring decision within 45 days of their final interview date - Hiring range is approximately $115,000-130,000. Actual salary will be determined based on the successful applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, internal equity, and market data #WhatPowersYou Join a team within the battery industry that values your contributions and invests in your long-term success. AI Usage: East Penn Canada uses artificial intelligence tools to support our recruitment process and improve the candidate experience, such as helping organize applications or highlight relevant qualifications. AI is not used to make hiring decisions. All hiring decisions are made by our recruitment team and hiring managers, who are trained to use these tools responsibly. Application Process: Applicants must be legally eligible to work in Canada to be considered. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted by phone, email, and for some roles, by text message.

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