SAP EAM Solution Lead

SAP EAM Solution Lead (IT Project Manager 2)

BC Hydro

Posted August 27, 2025, Burnaby

Job Overview

Source: BC Hydro
Job Title: SAP EAM Solution Lead (IT Project Manager 2)

Job Location: Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada

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JOB DESCRIPTION

Duties:

BC Hydro has a large SAP footprint with Finance, Supply Chain, HCM, IS-U, PPM, SD all running in a single instance. Planning work is currently in progress for the upcoming migration to S/4 HANA and the expanding EAM implementation starting with Stations (Generation and Transmission) and Design Distribution work. EAM Solution Lead will be the key player in driving the EAM initiatives by providing the design direction.

Working within IT Operations ERP team, Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) solution lead is responsible for the entire lifecycle of the EAM solution from participating in planning the initiatives to sustainment.

Reporting into the IT Operations Manager for ERP Solutions, this senior level position supports BC Hydro's enterprise applications strategy by strengthening internal SAP capabilities. The position is focused on the management of the SAP EAM Solution, and includes both operations and project delivery responsibilities. The ideal candidate's background comes from previous SAP implementation projects and support as an SAP EAM lead.

Responsibilities:

- Responsible for all aspects of operations of the SAP EAM solution and closely integrated systems, including managing incidents, budget, business relationship, and resources (employees and consultants)
- Leads SAP EAM strategy and roadmap
- Leads design workshops and writes blueprint documents for various components of EAM solution
- A subject matter expert providing advice in regards to features and capabilities of EAM solutions including closely integrated components such as work scheduling, asset performance management, and asset investment planning
- Plays a solution lead or a functional lead role on SAP EAM related projects where applicable
- Plays a project management role on enhancement projects as needed
- A primary liaison between enterprise asset management application operations and business, project, and program
- Continuously identifies improvements based on business needs and best practices

Qualifications:

- Bachelor degree in computer science, information technology, engineering or equivalent
- System expert in SAP EAM solutions with at least 3 full lifecycle SAP implementations and 10 years of progressive experience in a dynamic utility industry or consulting environment
- Superior written and verbal communication skills, and excellent facilitation skills to proactively engage multiple internal stakeholder groups and external parties.
- Experience leading strategic discussions and building roadmaps
- Flexible, self-starter with results orientation and the ability to quickly make decisions.
- Experience in the sustainment of SAP EAM solutions
- In depth knowledge of utility industry from Generation, Transmission, to Distribution
- Experience in implementing linear asset management is an asset
- Experience in Work Scheduling, Asset Performance Management, and Asset Investment Planning Tools, is an asset
- Strong business analyst skills are a must
- Strong communication and facilitation skills, to proactively engage multiple internal/external stakeholder groups

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

A minimum of 15 paid vacation days, Flexible work model, depending on your role type, Training and development courses

BC Hydro is an equal opportunity employer. We include everyone. We welcome applications from anyone, including members of visible minorities, women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, and others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities.

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