Director, Technical Solutions - SAP Platform Engineering

Permanent Full TimeWe are seeking a Director, Technical Solutions - SAP Platform Engineering to lead the evolution of our SAP ecosystem from a traditional operations model to a modern, cloud-enabled platform. This role will be accountable for engineering, reliability, and performance of the SAP platform as we advance our S/4HANA and cloud journey.As a key member of the SAP Platform leadership team, you will establish engineering standards, drive automation, and provide thought leadership to ensure a secure, scalable, and high-performing SAP environment. This is a hands-on leadership role. The successful candidate will operate comfortably in complexity, bring clarity where ambiguity exists, and ensure that operational discipline and delivery outcomes remain tightly connected.What You Will DoLead the SAP Platform Engineering function, including BASIS, HANA, cloud infrastructure, and platform reliabilityDefine and execute the platform engineering roadmap aligned to S/4HANA, cloud, and modernization prioritiesEstablish and enforce engineering standards, automation (CI/CD), and operational excellence practicesOversee platform performance, availability, and resilience, including capacity and lifecycle managementProvide leadership over vendor managed services and multi-geo teamsPartner with application, architecture, and security teams to ensure alignment across the SAP ecosystemDrive continuous improvement and reduction of manual operations through automationWhat You Will Bring5+ years' experience as a technology leader and with either a business unit or a technology role5+ years hands-on experience as a BASIS lead or platform engineer, including S/4HANA and cloud environmentsStrong understanding of SAP on cloud platforms (Azure preferred)Proven leadership experience building and leading engineering-focused teamsExperience with automation, DevOps practices, and platform standardizationAbility to operate at both strategic and operational levelsSenior technical leadership experience in complex, regulated environmentsStrong grounding in operational risk management, delivery governance, and modern engineering practicesDemonstrated ability to influence across teams without relying on formal authorityA pragmatic, values-driven leadership style with a strong sense of ownershipReliability Status Security Clearance – this can only be completed with candidates who receive an offer of employment. This is a personal security status that is required as a condition of employment before an employee can gain access to Protected B information, assets or work sites as outlined by the Government of Canada website. The cost of submitting these checks will be covered by Canada LifeWhat You'll GetOpportunity to shape a modern SAP platform at a critical transformation pointLeadership role with end-to-end accountability for platform outcomesAbility to influence engineering standards, cloud adoption, and operating model transformationThe base salary for this position is between $128,200 - $178,200 annually. This represents base salary only and does not represent other variable compensation components of our total compensation (i.e. annual bonus, commission etc). If you are selected to move forward in our recruitment process, your recruiter will be able to discuss additional details of our total rewards program with you.Grow with Canada LifeCareer Development: Opportunities for career advancement, access to industry-leading learning programs and up to $2,000 annually towards education reimbursementHealth & Wellness: Flexible health and dental benefits, plus a $5,000 mental health benefit to support your well-beingTime Off: In addition to regular vacation and personal days, we support community involvement with a volunteer dayFinancial Security: Company-matching pension plan, share ownership program and additional investment optionsRewards and Recognition: Employee recognition programs, service milestone celebrations, employee discounts and moreEmphasis on Community: We provide a workplace where employees feel connected and supported through Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), mentorship programs, social clubs and eventsWe're committed to removing barriers and ensuring equal access to employment. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation during the application process may contact talentacquisitioncanada@canadalife.com. All information provided will be handled in accordance with applicable laws and Canada Life policies.J-18808-Ljbffr