Manager - Productivity Applications

Please note this role will work in a hybrid environment. The successful candidate must be located near a Canadian Blood Services site and will be working a mixture of on-site and off-site work based on the parameters for our operations to meet the needs of our donors, our staff and our communities. Currently, employees are expected to have an in-person presence for at least 40% of their work time. This requirement may vary depending upon circumstances.

Job category: Information technology
Job posting ID: 8535

​Employment status: Regular full-time
Position's anticipated start date: 2026-06-22 

Classification: ITB
Salary/Rate of pay: $114,800 - $135,100

Application deadline: 2026-04-26 

• This external job posting may close earlier than the advertised deadline. We recommend applying as soon as possible.

Application requirements:

• Your up-to-date resume.
• We recommend you save a copy of the job posting for reference throughout the recruitment process.

Do you currently work for Canadian Blood Services? All employees must apply via the internal career page.

Together, the work we do connects people and changes lives — including your own. 

Be part of a dynamic, collaborative and caring organization committed to saving and improving lives. Thousands of patients depend on us every day for reliable access to safe blood, plasma, stem cells and organs and tissues.    

If you’re looking for a rewarding experience with a values and mission-driven team, join Canada’s Lifeline and discover a role where your work is meaningful, your purpose is clear, and your impact is felt every day. 

We acknowledge that the work of Canadian Blood Services spans many Territories and Treaty areas across the country, and we are grateful for the Traditional Knowledge Keepers and Elders who have guided us in this important work. We recognize the land and waters that have inspired our work and offer gratitude to those Indigenous peoples on whose territory we work, live and play.

About the role 

Canadian Blood Services is looking for a  Regular Full-Time Manager - Productivity Applications  to join our dynamic IT Internal Customer Experience team within our Digital Solutions and Technology Division. 

 
The IT Internal Customer Experience team is responsible for managing the delivery and operation of SAP services related to employee experience and productivity, making IT more effective, reliable, and consistent. 
 

Reporting to the Associate Director, Productivity Applications, you will lead the department that serves as the primary point of contact for day-to-day Information Systems support and planning for internal IT and functional client groups within your portfolio. You will be responsible for researching, analyzing, defining, recommending, developing/configuring, testing, implementing, and supporting IT business solutions for Canadian Blood Services, in collaboration with client groups and in alignment with regulatory requirements. 

Formula for success

• Using your skills in relationship management, you will build and maintain co-operative working relationships with client groups and other IT teams to identify business needs, program initiatives, or changes requiring information systems development and/or support. 
• Applying your skills in business analysis and solution design, you will assess and recommend solutions for new capabilities and enhancements to existing systems based on customer requirements and assign day-to-day work to a team of business analysts. 
• Drawing on your skills in technology assessment and innovation, you will explore new technologies and perform regular environment scanning to guide and advise customers on suitable options and solutions. 
• Utilizing your skills in decision-making and project leadership, you will determine scope, deliverables, resources, risk mitigation, budget, and timelines for small- and medium-sized IT initiatives. 
• Harnessing your skills in communication and reporting, you will deliver regular updates on the status of projects and initiatives in line with customer and IT divisional reporting requirements. 
• Employing your skills in documentation and process management, you will manage the maintenance of application-specific documentation related to implementation and ongoing support. This includes system specifications, test scripts, report specifications, training materials, support plans, user guides, project workplans, cutover plans, privacy impacts, and systems security. 
• Overseeing your skills in vendor management and service oversight, you will monitor Service Level Agreements with internal and external service providers, review them regularly, and coordinate remedial actions in cases of non-conformance. 
• Sharing your skills in knowledge sharing and collaboration, you will facilitate the sharing of expertise with customers and other IT teams on systems and business processes within your purview. These may include: 
  • Human Resource Management Systems supporting Employee & Organization Data, Payroll, Scheduling, Time Management, Talent Management, Compensation, Health & Safety Management (e.g., SAP, SuccessFactors, Employee Self-Service). 
  • SAP Security & Role Management.
  • Financial Management including Accounting Systems, Accounts Payable, Travel Management (e.g., SAP, Concur, Tungsten/Kofax). 

Desired education and skills

• Post-secondary education in a relevant discipline from a recognized academic institution. 
• Six to ten years of progressively responsible leadership experience, including involvement in business systems implementation within a mid-sized organization. 
• Excellent leadership and team management skills, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines. 
• Demonstrated ability to build strong working relationships with stakeholders across functional areas. 
• Influencing without authority and negotiation skills when engaging stakeholders and decision-makers. 
• Strong communication skills, including oral, written, presentation, and facilitation abilities. 
• Business acumen to understand business processes and challenges. 
• Knowledge of SAP system changes within a unionized environment and employment legislation. 
• Understanding of system and change management fundamentals. 
• Knowledge of SAP master data, transactions, reporting, and points of integration. 
• Management experience, including accountability for budgets and people. 
• Ability to relay technical information to non-technical audiences. 

What we offer you 

• 4 weeks' vacation.  
• Annual performance award up to 8%.  
• Comprehensive group health, dental and vision benefits for you and your family.  
• Defined benefit pension plan.  
• Employee discounts, wellness program, professional resources.  

What you can expect  

• This role will work in a hybrid environment with requirements to be onsite at a Canadian Blood Services location at least 40% of the time/2 days of the week.  
• You will work Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week, 7.5 hours per day.   
• If you are located outside of Ottawa, you may be expected to travel to our office location in Ottawa annually for in-person team meetings when required.  
• May be required to work occasionally on weekends (for cutover activities, deployment of SAP configuration changes or upgrades).

Diversity and inclusion play a vital role in ensuring health equity for patients across Canada. We are committed to reflecting Canada’s population in our organization and fostering an environment where all employees can be their authentic selves, with equal opportunities to succeed and contribute.  

If this role resonates with you, we encourage you to apply by providing your up-to-date resume. This could be your first step towards a meaningful and inspiring career. Come to work each day knowing that you save lives. 

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those considered for an interview or those invited to participate in an assessment will be contacted. Emails are sent directly from our system, to ensure you receive them please add donotreply@blood.ca and system@successfactors.com to your safe senders list. 

Applicants who require accommodation should discuss their needs with us.

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