Associate Director, AMS/SAP

Date Posted : 11 / 06 / 2024

Req ID : 40220

Faculty / Division : Ofc of the Chief Information Officer

Department : Enterprise Apps & Solutions Integration

Campus : St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Description :

Reporting to the Executive Director, Enterprise Applications and Solutions Integration (EASI), the Associate Director, AMS / SAP is responsible for divisional AMS / SAP portfolio strategic planning and the overall management of the AMS / SAP operations and projects, in collaboration with the Executive Director.

The incumbent is responsible for managing the identification of opportunities for improvement of business processes and for the development, acquisition and implementation of new systems and applications in alignment with institutional strategic business goals for AMS / SAP.

These responsibilities are fulfilled in a cost-effective manner so that established deadlines are met within approved cost estimates.

The incumbent will work collaboratively with other directors and managers within the EASI and the CIO Portfolio and with peer senior Information Technology Services (ITS) managers across the University community.

The Associate Director will advise the Executive Director on all matters pertaining to the technical support of AMS / SAP applications and the impact of new technology and systems.

Qualifications : EDUCATION :

EDUCATION :

Degree in computer science, business systems, or related discipline or an acceptable equivalent combination of academic training and professional experience.

EXPERIENCE :

• Ten years progressive experience in the SAP ERP technology field, preferably in a post-secondary educational institution;
• experience in education using SAP ERP information technology and / or educational design with information technology is an asset;
• extensive knowledge of Private and Public Cloud emerging and innovative technologies; extensive experience working with diverse populations including demonstrated effective collaboration and consultation skills with various constituencies and stakeholders;

proven skills in writing successful funding proposals and in managing large scale technology and business modernization and transformation projects.

SKILLS :

Excellent leadership, management, and communications skills; ability to work effectively with senior University leadership;

service-oriented approach with focus on end-user; and ability to understand and work with a multi-faceted user community.

Ability to motivate, coach and lead in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.

OTHER :

• Strong integrative skills related to understanding cross-functional implications and inter-relationships of issues and decisions;
• strategic in approach to planning; ability to influence others over whom there is no direct reporting relationship to achieve tasks and functional responsibilities by means of esteem, credibility and relationship-building skills;
• ability to deal with senior University administrators in a manner which facilitates cooperation; high degree of political acuity and judgment;
• highly developed skills in oral and written communication, including effective presentation skills; strong planning and organizational skills;

excellent facilitation skills; strong analytical skills; precision of thought and attention to detail.

Closing Date : 12 / 01 / 2024, 11 : 59PM ET

Employee Group : Salaried

Appointment Type : Budget - Continuing

Schedule : Full-Time

Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone : PM 7 Hiring Zone : $142,651 - $166,427 Broadband Salary Range : $142,651 - $237,752

Job Category : Information Technology (IT)