As a critical role within the Business Service Transformation team, the Digital Transformation Technical Lead role combines strategic leadership, technical expertise, and project management to ensure successful delivery of our core Business Service solutions that align with government regulations, compliance requirements, and organizational goals. This role oversees the design and integration of the SAP Roadmap, Business Service solution integrations within the SAP Roadmap, as well as other critical business solutions, installation of new configuration, evaluation and management of security requirements, as well as project management and technical architecture responsibilities, thereby ensuring seamless integration, compliance, and performance of the core Business Service systems across multiple departments. Collaborating with functional teams as well as third party vendors, the Digital Transformation Technical Lead will support the delivery of the Region of Halton's "Deliver Digital" roadmap.
Key Skills for This Role
SAPS/4HANABWFioriSF-ECECB
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Job Summary
As a critical role within the Business Service Transformation team, the Digital Transformation Technical Lead role combines strategic leadership, technical expertise, and project management to ensure successful delivery of our core Business Service solutions that align with government regulations, compliance requirements, and organizational goals. This role oversees the design and integration of the SAP Roadmap, Business Service solution integrations within the SAP Roadmap, as well as other critical business solutions, installation of new configuration, evaluation and management of security requirements, as well as project management and technical architecture responsibilities, thereby ensuring seamless integration, compliance, and performance of the core Business Service systems across multiple departments. Collaborating with functional teams as well as third party vendors, the Digital Transformation Technical Lead will support the delivery of the Region of Halton's "Deliver Digital" roadmap.
Duties & Responsibilities
Provide technical leadership on end-to-end Business Service Transformation, with a focus on SAP implementation or enhancement projects.
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Halton Region is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace that reflects the communities we serve. We value, welcome and respect the unique perspectives and contributions of all individuals. We
Halton Region is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace that reflects the communities we serve. We value, welcome and respect the unique perspectives and contributions of all individuals. We
Halton Region is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace that reflects the communities we serve. We value, welcome and respect the unique perspectives and contributions of all individuals. We
Halton Region is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace that reflects the communities we serve. We value, welcome and respect the unique perspectives and contributions of all individuals. We
Working with third party vendors, Business Service Transformation project team, and SAP Operations team, define and design system architecture aligned with organizational goals, IT strategy, and SAP best practice
Manage project timelines, budgets, risks, and deliverables across cross-functional teams.
Collaborate with impacted parties to understand requirements and translate them into technical specifications and architectural blueprints.
Oversee integration with third-party systems, ensuring security and interoperability.
With The Region of Halton’s SAP Operations team, conduct quality assurance, system testing, and performance optimization.
Ensure adherence to public sector regulations, data privacy, and security standards.
Manage all technical aspects of project planning and execution including resource alignment and activities
Working with cross functional Digital teams review, develop and manage development standards and strategy documents (Security, Landscape/Infrastructure, Legacy Decommissioning, Data, Development)
Participate in Process and Solution Design Council (PSDC)
Provide input on non-functional requirements (e.g. BASIS, Security, Infrastructure) as applicable
Oversee all technical activities Project phases across all enhancements
Present solutions/technical architecture and decisions to Architecture Review Board (ARB)
Provide technical inputs to cutover plan for both SAP and non-SAP legacy systems
Participate in the development of training materials for technical resources
Participate in disaster recovery and contingency planning
Provide input to the cutover strategy and plan
Participate in Hypercare planning
Participate in Go/No Go toll gate meetings
Participate in Hypercare, as required (e.g. Site Lead)
Skills & Qualifications
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.
7+ years of experience in SAP and related applications implementation and architecture (S/4HANA, BW, Fiori, etc.).
Proven track record as an SAP Project Manager or Lead Architect, preferably in the public sector.
Strong knowledge of SAP modules (e.g., SF-EC, ECB, Onboarding, HCM, FI/CO, MM, SRM, etc.) and integration techniques (ALE/IDoc, BTP CI, APIs, etc.).
Experience with ITIL, TOGAF, or other architecture frameworks.
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
Technical expertise in configuring, monitoring, and troubleshooting SAP Public and Private Cloud systems.
Previous work on government, education, or healthcare sector projects.
PMP, PRINCE2, or SAP certification.
Understanding of cybersecurity frameworks relevant to government systems (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001).
Important information about your application
In accordance with requirements in Ontario Regulation 191/11 – Integrated Accessibility Standards and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Halton Region will accommodate the needs of individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please inform the Talent Acquisition representative of the nature of the accommodation(s) you require.
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Halton Region serves more than 650,000 residents throughout Burlington, Halton Hills, Milton and Oakville. We are committed to delivering high-quality programs and services that make Halton a great place to live and work. We engage great people who contribute to meaningful work that makes a positive difference in our community. At Halton, you are encouraged to grow and succeed in your career and are recognized for your accomplishments and contributions. As an employee, you will be part of a progressive, service-focused, and award-winning employer with a diverse and inclusive work environment.
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