SAP Business Analyst - SCM

Job Information Job Title: SAP Business Analyst - SCM Job Requisition ID: 83446 Ministry: Technology and Innovation Location: Greater Edmonton Area / Remote across Alberta Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week Term of Employment: Up to two (2) Permanent full‑time positions Classification: Program Services 3 Salary: $2,935.39 – $3,850.29 Biweekly ($76,613 – $100,492 yearly) Closing Date: June 3, 2026 Role Responsibilities Help power Government’s enterprise ERP—turn business needs into stable, secure, and smarter 1GX solutions. The Business Analyst provides analysis and project leadership to support 1GX operations and the 1GX production environment. With specialised expertise in HCM/Payroll, Finance, or Supply Chain Management (SCM), you will partner with stakeholders to define business requirements, enable system improvements, and support scheduled upgrades.

Responsibilities Release & Enhancement Delivery Lead analysis, design, testing, and implementation for new releases and features. Translate needs into clear requirements and detailed solution specifications. Support UAT readiness, test planning, and quality assurance activities.

Change Control & Governance Review, assess, and control system changes for alignment to standards and plans. Validate proposed solutions to ensure fit, effectiveness, and compliance. Identify opportunities to reduce customization and maximise 1GX capabilities.

Production Support & Issue Resolution Triage and investigate escalated incidents, issues, and operational questions. Coordinate resolution with Accenture and stakeholders; provide timely updates. Complete impact analysis using 1GX reporting and analytics tools.

Continuous Improvement & Process Optimization Identify gaps, risks, and improvement opportunities in processes and system use. Recommend changes that improve efficiency, control, and user experience. Support business cases, analysis, and adoption of new features and tools.

Stakeholder Engagement & Adoption Facilitate workshops, focus groups, and working sessions to confirm requirements. Provide guidance on integration impacts across 1GX modules and services. Support change readiness, user adoption, and consistent practices across teams.

Project Leadership & Delivery Management Plan deliverables, schedules, risks, and dependencies from start to implementation. Monitor progress, report status, and manage change requests. Mentor junior analysts and contribute to committees/working groups as needed.

To Be Successful In This Position, You Will Demonstrate Strong communication skills with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders. Proven ability to translate complex needs into actionable requirements. Highly organised, proactive, and effective with competing priorities and deadlines.

Sound judgement, strong problem‑solving skills, and comfort in ambiguity. Team‑oriented mindset with experience supporting enterprise systems or ERP environments. Future‑Focused Skills Matter As the Government of Alberta modernises its digital ecosystem, familiarity with emerging technologies including artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly important.

Candidates should be comfortable in a technology‑driven environment and open to leveraging AI and advanced analytics to support informed decision‑making and continuous system improvement. Qualifications / Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Engineering, Science, or an equivalent field. Minimum 2 years of experience working with SAP, ECC or S/4HANA in Source‑to‑Contract or Procure‑to‑Pay modules.

Strong functional knowledge of SAP Supply Chain Management (SCM) processes. Experience in SAP Finance (FI), including understanding financial postings, invoice processing, and integration points with procurement and supply chain. Experience with SAP Ariba, Fieldglass, OpenText, and other procurement SaaS applications.

Proven expertise working with complex stakeholders and vendors, including leading requirement‑gathering sessions and evaluating solution feasibility. Solid understanding of public sector procurement practices and frameworks. Hands‑on experience with Procure‑to‑Pay, Sourcing, and Supplier Management processes in SAP.

Demonstrated experience in IT testing and validation, particularly for Ariba and Fieldglass updates. Experience with SAP BTP integration, Datasphere, and SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) for reporting and analytics. Strong communication, documentation, and problem‑solving skills.

Equivalencies 1 year of education for 1 year of experience; or 1 year of experience for 1 year of education. Assets SAP Certification in P2P S/4 HANA, Ariba or Fieldglass. Experience in project management principles, methodologies, processes, and best practices.

Experience working in a large, public‑sector environment. Certified Business Analysis Professional designation. Project Management Professional designation.

Experience with basic accounting, budgeting and audit processes, controls, and trails. Experience in negotiation and obtaining commitment of others. Political acumen to manage political issues.

Additional Details Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification. Refer to https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-minimum-recruitment-standards Links and Information on What the Government of Alberta Has to Offer Prospective Employees Working for the Alberta Public Service - https://www.alberta.ca/advantages-working-for-alberta-public-service.aspx Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) - https://www.pspp.ca Alberta Public Service Benefit Information - https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-benefits Professional learning and development - https://www.alberta.ca/professional-development-support-directive Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool – https://researchapscareers.alberta.ca Positive workplace culture and work‑life balance. Leadership and mentorship programs. #J-18808-Ljbffr