Manager, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) – Capilano University

Title of the Job: Manager, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)

Location: North Vancouver, BC

Job Description: Capilano University is named after Chief Joe Capilano, an important leader of the Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish) Nation of the Coast Salish Peoples. We respectfully acknowledge that our campuses are located on the territories of the LíỈwat, xʷməθkʷəỷəm (Musqueam), shíshálh (Sechelt), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish) and SəỈílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.At CapU we are committed to supporting a campus community that is both diverse and inclusive. We believe that diversity within our workforce is essential in creating both an exceptional student, and employee experience. As part of this ongoing commitment, we strive to ensure that our recruitment campaigns are proudly reflective of the community we serve. We actively seek applications from Indigenous peoples, the 2SLGBTQ+ community, persons with disabilities as well as members of groups that experience discrimination based on race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, place of origin, ancestry, and religion as we acknowledge the value each individual brings to the CapU community through their lived experiences.To help us focus our efforts, we ask all applicants, should they wish, to complete a short anonymous questionnaire. The questionnaire results are not connected to you or your application, and do not form part of the selection process. Simply, the goal of collecting this anonymous data is to better understand our organizational reach, while continuously aiming to improve the diversity of our applicant poolAll qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Should you require accommodations during the hiring process please reach out to [email protected] (faculty), or [email protected] (Ad/Ex and Staff)|Please see Special Instructions for more details.Interested applicants should submit their cover letter, resume and proof of education. Capilano University is an equal opportunity employer.Posting DetailsPosting SummaryCompetition Number S181246P
Position Title Manager, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)
Position Number A99912
Employee Group Administrator
Position Status Regular Full-Time
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Department IT Services
Additional NotesYour main place of work is at the North Vancouver campus, however, from time to time you may be asked to work from a different location, campus, or site, as the needs of the institution arise.Location North Vancouver
Working with usAt Capilano University, students are our focus. Employees play an essential role in creating an exceptional learning experience for students and a thriving campus community. Together, we are a high-performing team of individuals who make Capilano University one of the leading teaching universities in British Columbia and one of BC’s Top Employers. Grounded by our sense of purpose, we offer a meaningful, friendly and dynamic work environment.As a member of the Digital Technology Services (DTS) team here within Capilano University, you will be a vital asset in providing an exceptional experience to both our employee and student communities through invention, collaboration, and technical talent.As we embark on our university wide digital transformation, we’ll be seeking fellow trailblazers to join our teams as we integrate state of the art technologies. With a variety of projects and initiatives in the pipeline, there is no shortage of opportunity to innovate. Within our teams, you’ll be working alongside a variety of talented individuals involved in initiatives focused on cyber security, data analysis, operational analytics, quality assurance, integration, customization, and implementation.Do you have a passion for optimization? Join us in creating a lasting impact that goes beyond routine tasks, contributing to the long-term success of our technological landscape and the university community.
What you’ll doReporting to the Director, Business Solutions, Digital Technology Services, and a part of the Associate Vice President (AVP) Digital Technology Service’s (DTS) leadership team, the Manager, ERP leads the DTS team that provides project management and operational support to ERP systems used across the university.This role will have the opportunity to influence and drive lasting efforts in the University’s digital transformation, with significant student and employee impact through the planning, designing, implementation and maintenance of the ERP platform. The role requires a strong focus on building and maintaining relationships across the university and externally with vendors and sector colleagues.

• Develop and maintain a governance structure for projects relating to the ERP. This includes ensuring that the Digital Transformation Office (DTO) and the Technology Steering Committee has the appropriate level of information to make informed decisions for the yearly and quarterly project approval cycle.
• Lead the continuous improvement of the ERP platform as informed by strategic plans from the Director, Business Solutions. Ensuring work plans are developed in accordance with the university fiscal year priorities.
• Review, update and create briefing notes and business cases with the university community to support the request of projects relating to the ERP platform.
• Create project change requests (PCR) and submit to DTO for approvals that result in project scope, budget, schedule, or quality changes.
• Collaborate with DTO on any digital technology assessment requests that have been made by the business, academic, faculty and student services.
• Develop, manage, and maintain an inventory of updates/customs that are applied to the ERP platform.
• Coordinate with DTO to ensure that projects are supported through the DTO standard gated project lifecycle and that the appropriate system development lifecycle (SDLC) methodologies are applied to ERP projects.
• Develop and maintain DTO approved project guidelines, standards and processes that support the ERP platform at the university.
• Adopt DTO standard set of project templates and tools to be used to deliver all ERP projects at the university.

What you’ll bring

• 7+ years of relevant professional experience, with 5 years in a ERP systems management role with direct responsibility for ERP projects and the operations environment, preferably in the public sector.
• A bachelor’s degree.
• Demonstrated experience with Project Management methodologies.
• Demonstrated experience with System Development Lifecycle Methodologies.
• Demonstrated experience using ITIL framework.
• Demonstrated experience in developing ERP platform standards, guidelines, best practices, tools, and templates.
• Experience implementing large ERP transformational systems

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BenefitsAt Capilano University, we understand that there is more to life than work. That is why we offer comprehensive benefits and support to help you and your family live a balanced life. Take a to see what it is like to work at Capilano University.Posting Detail InformationDays and Hours of WorkWhile your standard days of work are between Monday to Friday, the general expectation is to be available as needed to fulfill your responsibilities, which may extend beyond standard working hours and days.
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Pay Group 11
SalaryThe typical salary range for this role falls between $92,139 – $122,852 per annum, commensurate with experience, education, and internal equity, with future opportunities for performance-based pay and career progression.Additionally, we offer a comprehensive total rewards package, including a defined pension plan, employer paid benefit premiums, and more.
Union N/A
Job Open Date 10/02/2024
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Quick Link for PostingSupplemental QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). * * Are you eligible to work in Canada? (i.e. valid work permit, permanent resident, Canadian citizen)

• Yes
• No
• * Do you have a Bachelor’s degree in an IT discipline or directly related area?

• Yes
• No
• * Do you possess 7+ recent years of relevant professional experience, including 5+ years in a leadership role, supervising ERP projects?

• Yes
• No
• * Do you possess progressive, technical knowledge of ERP platforms, development standards, data governance, and systems development lifecycles?

• Yes
• No
• * Do you have experience working with and/or implementing ERP systems and processes?

• Yes
• No

Applicant DocumentsRequired Documents * Resume

• Cover Letter

Optional Documents * Transcripts

• LinkedIn Profile Link
• Proof of Education
• Certification 1
• Certification 2
• Certification 3

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Salary: $92139 per year

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