Senior Manager, ERP

Ottawa, ON
Hybrid
Posted Oct 17, 2026
1 position

$130,000–$150,000 / year

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Lead · 10+ years
Minimum education: Bachelor’s degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Seniority: Mid-Senior level

Job summary

Lead the strategy, roadmap, governance, delivery, support, and continuous improvement of the ERP and HRIS ecosystem, including SAP, SuccessFactors, Concur, and related applications. Manage teams, vendors, and cross-functional initiatives to modernize systems, improve business processes, support integrations and organizational change, and ensure security, compliance, and operational performance.

Job details

Position Overview We are looking for a Senior Manager, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) to lead the strategy, delivery, support, governance, and continuous improvement of Calian’s ERP and HRIS ecosystem, including SAP, SuccessFactors, Concur, integrations, and related enterprise applications. This role will play a key part in evolving the ERP function from a primarily support-focused organization into a strategic business partner that drives transformation, process improvement, modernization, and organizational growth. The successful candidate will build strong partnerships across the business, translate strategic priorities into actionable plans, and ensure enterprise systems continue to support operational excellence and business objectives. The Senior Manager, ERP will lead internal teams and external partners while supporting enterprise initiatives, business integrations, and continuous improvement efforts across Finance, HR, Procurement, Operations, Manufacturing, and Corporate Services. Responsibilities Partner with business stakeholders to align ERP and HRIS initiatives with organizational objectives and measurable business outcomes Develop and maintain the ERP and HRIS technology roadmap and operating model Translate strategic business priorities into executable plans and initiatives Lead transformation, modernization, process improvement, and business optimization efforts Drive stakeholder engagement and build trusted relationships across the organization Support mergers, acquisitions, and business integration activities from an enterprise applications perspective Establish and maintain governance frameworks, standards, controls, and best practices Lead project portfolios, including upgrades, implementations, enhancements, integrations, and innovation initiatives Oversee service availability, application support, incident management, change management, release management, and continuous improvement activities Monitor performance, security, compliance, adoption, and business outcomes across enterprise platforms Lead change management, communication, training, and adoption activities in partnership with business stakeholders Facilitate cross-functional collaboration across Finance, HR, Procurement, Operations, Manufacturing, Sales, and Corporate Services Manage strategic vendor and partner relationships, contracts, licensing, and service commitments Lead, coach, and develop team members while fostering accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement Partner with Cyber Security, Internal Audit, Finance, and Risk Management teams to support security, compliance, and business continuity requirements Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field Master’s degree considered an asset Progressive experience in enterprise applications, ERP and HRIS systems, or business systems leadership People leadership experience leading and developing teams Experience leading complex ERP environments, including implementations, upgrades, migrations, and transformation initiatives Strong understanding of business processes and enterprise operations Experience supporting Finance, Human Resources, Procurement, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Operations through enterprise systems Demonstrated ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders across all levels of an organization Strong strategic thinking, business acumen, and communication skills Experience managing third-party vendors, implementation partners, and service providers Ability to translate business strategy into tactical execution plans Experience supporting organizational transformation, modernization, or business integration activities Accounting, finance, or CPA-related experience is considered an asset SAP experience is preferred Experience supporting mergers, acquisitions, and integrations is considered an asset Additional Requirements Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance Strong executive presence and ability to engage effectively with senior leaders and stakeholders Ability to work in a hybrid environment with regular onsite attendance Preference will be given to candidates located in the Ottawa area Exceptional candidates outside Ottawa may be considered Compensation $130,000 to $150,000 Position Type We have 1 available position. Perks And Benefits Competitive, company-paid benefits Generous time off package Stock purchase plan RRSP program Flexible work hours for eligible roles Programs to support employee health and well-being

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Requirements

Requires a bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field, progressive enterprise applications or ERP/HRIS leadership experience, and experience leading and developing teams. Candidates should have led complex ERP implementations or transformations, understand enterprise business processes, and demonstrate strategic, communication, stakeholder, and vendor-management capabilities; SAP experience is preferred, and eligibility for a Secret Security Clearance is required.