Project Manager

Syntax is a leading Managed Cloud Provider for Mission Critical Enterprise Applications and has been providing comprehensive technology solutions to businesses of all sizes since 1972. Syntax has undisputed strength to implement and manage ERP deployments (Oracle, SAP) in a secure and resilient private, public or hybrid cloud. With strong technical and functional consulting services, and world-class monitoring and automation, Syntax serves some of North America’s largest corporations across a diverse range of industries. Syntax has offices worldwide, and partners with Oracle, SAP, AWS, Microsoft, IBM and other global technology leaders.

Your tasks: 

• Build and lead a team that will function in a matrix environment to develop and implement the project deliverables with a focus on quality, productivity and consistency 

• Provide technical direction and managing the resources assigned to the project and provide a framework for project planning  

• Work with the customer to determine functional requirements 

• Develop and apply techniques to improve productivity and efficiency, reduce risk, solve problems, enable customers to realize significant cost savings, and ensure deliverables are created on time and within the budget 

• Attending daily scrums to keep a current understanding of the team's progress and issues, and to highlight any external issues that the team needs to be aware of when necessary 

• Identify and supervise critical path activities and solve problems or raise them to immediate supervisor as needed 

• Collaborate with clients and share functional professional knowledge to ensure products and deliverables are of the highest caliber 

• Ensure proper use of methodology, tools and procedures 

• Ensures proper governance is in place to best meet project objectives 

• Communicate a clear vision of the project objectives and motivate the team to reach them 

• Manage the financial aspects of the project: budget and financial tracking 

You have: 

• Minimum 5 years or more of SAP consulting 

• 3 years or more experience in project management, including a minimum of 1 to 2 SAP full cycle implementations and upgrades/conversions 

• Advanced project management skills (develop project objectives and charter, determine resource allocation, track progress, etc.) 

• Experience in structured systems development and project management methodologies 

• Previous experience as a functional SAP consultant (logistics or retail or finance) preferred 

• Strong ability to simultaneously manage multiple deliverables and projects 

• Excellent presentation skills 

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills in English and French

• PMP or MBA certification an asset 

• Experience in pre-sales and after-sales support with SAP an asset  

• Provide support to the sales team as needed for proposals 

You are: 

• Solution-oriented 

• Authentic 

• Diplomat 

• Collaborative 

• Creative, with innovative ideas 

• Motivated and determined to succeed 

• Autonomous with leadership 

Why Syntax?

Become a part of our success story and work in a company with exciting innovation projects that are causing a stir across the industry. We recently launched one of the world's most advanced manufacturing facilities based on SAP S/4HANA Cloud and SAP Digital Manufacturing Cloud for Execution - for Smart Press Shop, a pioneering joint venture between Porsche and forming specialist Schuler.  

• Competitive, above-average compensation
• Global tourist: With us, you can also work from abroad from time to time
• Flexible working time models, home office
• Attractive benefits, e.g. company pension scheme or various health offers
• A modern environment in which the "you" is part of it
• Open feedback culture, flat hierarchies and a motivated team
• Individual career planning with continuous training and coaching on the job

You see a personal challenge in this responsible task? Apply now - and become part of the SYNTAX team!