SAP Product Lead, HR/Payroll (Computer Services Office 4)

Job Title: SAP Product Lead, HR/Payroll (Computer Services Office 4) Company: Province of Nova Scotia Job Category: SAP HCM Roles & Responsibilities: Department: Cyber Security \& Digital Solutions We don’t just implement technology; we modernize outdated systems and reimagine processes. Our agile, data\-driven approach ensures that digital services are both efficient and adaptable to Nova Scotia’s evolving needs. Joining CSDS means contributing to work that makes a real difference. From providing vital tech support to healthcare professionals to strengthening cybersecurity and developing scalable digital platforms, you’ll play a key role in building a more inclusive, responsive government for Nova Scotians. Reporting to the SAP Product Manager, the SAP Product Lead supports both the ongoing operation and modernization of the Province’s SAP HCM, Payroll, and SuccessFactors landscapes. The role provides product leadership for reliable day\-to\-day service delivery, continuous improvement, and the design and implementation of modern, cloud\-based solutions. The Product Lead works closely with business stakeholders, operational support teams, project teams, implementation partners, and technical specialists to manage product priorities throughout the steady\-state and project lifecycles. The position supports service continuity to deliver modernization outcomes aligned with business needs. * Participate in business transformation and cloud adoption initiatives, including the implementation of SAP SuccessFactors and related workforce management solutions, while supporting continuity of existing solutions. * Provide product support across project and operational lifecycles, including discovery, requirements definition, solution design, configuration validation, testing, cutover, deployment, stabilization, and operational support. * Support business stakeholders and project teams in defining future\-state processes and translating business needs into product requirements, user stories, acceptance criteria, and implementation priorities. * Manage and prioritize product backlogs across steady\-state and modernization, including enhancements, service requests, requirements, design decisions, defects, dependencies, risks, issues, and implementation deliverables. * Coordinate business participation in project activities including migration, integration, testing, payroll validation, reconciliation, and implementation\-readiness activities. * Support product governance, roadmap development, strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, and project decision\-making to ensure modernization outcomes align with the Province’s priorities. Collaborate with implementation partners and internal teams to monitor deliverables, resolve project issues, manage risks and support organizational readiness. * Qualifications and Experience --------------------------------- * Experience supporting Human Resources and Payroll functions through business transformation, enterprise technology implementation, or modernization projects. * Experience working with business stakeholders, systems integrators, vendors, or external service providers to define priorities, resolve issues, and support decision\-making * Experience gathering, analyzing, documenting, and validating business and system requirements. * Experience managing project requirements, product backlogs, priorities, risks, issues, dependencies, and decisions. * Experience supporting solution design, business process transformation, testing, implementation, and deployment activities. * Knowledge of systems development lifecycle, Agile delivery methodologies, and IT service management principles. Demonstrated strength in problem\-solving, decision\-making, verbal and written communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships with clients, staff, peers, and management. * Assets ---------- * Career development where you have access to career guidance, tools, resources, and ongoing training for every stage of your career * Engaging workplace: our employees feel valued, respected, connected, and tuned in, we have forward\-thinking policies and strategies * Countless career paths Work Location: Halifax, Canada Availability: Full time

To be successful in this role, you will have a Bachelor’s degree in Business or Computer Science with a 0-2 years of experience; or graduated from a recognized Information Technology Program plus 5 years and 6 months experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. We will assess the above qualifications and experience using tools such as assessments, presentations, interviews, reference checks, etc. Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application. Benefits ------------ Based on the employment status and union agreement, the Government of Nova Scotia offers its employees a wide range of benefits such as a Defined Benefit Pension Plan, Health, Dental, Life Insurance, General illness, Short and Long Term Disability, Vacation and Employee and Family Assistance Programs. Salary Range: $3,410\.48 \- $4,005\.58 Bi\-Weekly External applicants and current casual employees will only be considered if there are no qualified civil service bargaining unit candidates. PLEASE NOTE: Candidates will not be considered for an interview if applications are incomplete or are missing information. Offer of employment is conditional upon the completion of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials, the results of which must be satisfactory to the employer. We thank all applicants for the interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All questions and concerns may be directed to Competitions@novascotia.ca. Key Skills: SAP HCM, Payroll Salary: CAD 3410.5 - 4005.58 per monthly