Lead Erp Application Specialist

Lead ERP Application Specialist (SAP Fiori / UI5)City of Toronto
Reporting to the SAP Senior Systems Engineer (SAP Development), the Lead ERP Specialist (SAP S/4 Frontend – FIORI) will provide technical leadership for the City’s SAP frontend technologies. This role is critical to supporting the City’s transition from ECC to S/4HANA, contributing to both the strategic direction and tactical execution of SAP development initiatives.
The incumbent will lead the design, development, testing, debugging, implementation, and maintenance of applications within the SAP NetWeaver/UI5 environment. They will also mentor and guide the development team throughout the S/4 transition.
Key responsibilities include developing, modifying, and maintaining user interfaces across S/4HANA, Business Application Studio (BAS), and other SAP systems. The role involves extending standard SAP functionality using advanced UI technologies such as UI5, FIORI, and Personas. It also includes creating and maintaining technical design documentation and conducting comprehensive testing and validation of application performance and functionality.
Major Responsibilities
Implements detailed plans and recommends policies/procedures regarding program specific requirements.
Supervises, motivates, and trains assigned staff, ensuring effective teamwork and high quality of work.
Schedules, assigns, and reviews work, authorizes vacation and overtime requests, and monitors staff performance.
Provides input into and administers assigned budget within approved limits.
Plans and implements upgrades, new releases, and new functionality of Enterprise Applications Systems.
Prepares documentation detailing processes followed in the Enterprise Applications Systems and assists in establishing policies and procedures.
Prepares and manages Business Cases, RFPs, RFQs, and RFIs, and participates in evaluating technical solutions.
Acts as a subject matter expert on emerging technology trends and guidance on technology roadmaps.
Provides resource support for other areas of the City including Agencies, Boards and Commissions.
Plans and develops short‑ and long‑term work packages.
Participates in the annual internal and external audit and ensures compliance with audit complaint processes.
Develops and submits performance indicators and standards for the section to measure operational effectiveness and customer satisfaction.
Prepares work estimates and status reports for sponsors and senior management.
Plans, establishes priorities, monitors and adjusts work to accomplish goals impacting the City’s divisions and agencies.
Establishes corporate standards and maintains the Enterprise Applications Systems.
Develops and maintains professional relationships with division personnel by providing advice and guidance.
Ensures integrity and security of the City’s confidential data in accordance with corporate policy and SAP standards.
Manages and provides solutions to issues/barriers identified in the operations of the Enterprise Applications Systems.
Participates on project teams that require technical expertise and leadership in areas involving Enterprise Applications Systems.
Coordinates the unit’s operations related to Enterprise Applications Systems maintenance.
Advises Divisions, City Agencies, Boards and Commissions on various issues related to Enterprise Applications Systems.
Leads initiative to gather and decipher the business needs and identifies solutions by working with business and the technology areas to gather requirements for development and management.
Oversees the analysis, validates and document business and system requirements.
Conducts and leads the workshops to formalize designs and modifications of business processes.
Leads IT initiatives by following the SDLC approach and successfully manages all phases of initiation, planning, requirements gathering, design, development, testing, implementation and maintenance of the Enterprise applications.
Key Qualifications
Post‑secondary education in computer science or an equivalent combination of education and professional experience.
Extensive experience in implementing and deploying SAP FIORI/UI5 and OData service creation, including the creation & extension of FIORI applications and integration with backend systems. Knowledge of Business Application Studio (BAS) and GitLab.
Considerable experience designing, developing, and maintaining SAP Fiori applications, including app activation, role/catalog/group configuration, and implementation of OData services and UI components, in collaboration with Security and ABAP teams.
Experience creating, maintaining, and enhancing intuitive and responsive user interfaces that comply with accessibility requirements using SAP Fiori design guidelines.
Strong understanding of SAP Fiori design principles and UX guidelines, with the ability to develop and maintain seamless integration with SAP backend systems such as S/4HANA, Gateway, and OData.
Strong SAP technical expertise, including ABAP Objects, S/4HANA architecture, WRICEF development, and familiarity with SAP functional modules (FI, CO, MM, HR).
Proficiency with SAP development and lifecycle tools, such as SAP Solution Manager, ADT, Jira, Octane, and HPQC, along with experience in Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid project environments.
Demonstrated leadership and collaboration skills, including guiding development teams, cross‑functional coordination with BASIS, Security, and business leads, and aligning solutions with enterprise architecture and standards.
Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement abilities, with a track record of translating complex technical concepts for diverse audiences and building trusted partnerships.
Strong organizational, analytical, and problem‑solving skills, including independent initiative, workload prioritization, and a focus on results, client service, and continuous improvement.
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Seniority levelMid‑Senior level
Employment typeFull‑time
Job functionManagement, Design, and Business Development
IndustriesIT Services and IT Consulting and Technology, Information and Media
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