IT Support jobs in Durham District, ON

When you join East Penn Canada, you become part of a leading battery solutions provider serving essential industries across Canada. Our teams support transportation, motive power, backup power, and consumer markets by helping the business operate efficiently, serve customers effectively, and make informed decisions every day. We offer meaningful work, opportunities to grow, and the stability of a strong, national organization supported by benefits and programs designed to help you thrive.
“What Powers You” matters. Here’s how we support our corporate teams:

• Competitive compensation with results-based rewards and annual merit increases tied to performance
• 100% employer paid health and dental benefits, plus insurance coverage, a Health Spending Account, and paid sick days to support your health and wellbeing
• Profit sharing and deferred profit-sharing programs to support long-term financial planning
• Career growth opportunities, with many roles across our four divisions filled through internal promotions
• Industry leading training and development, including inhouse learning opportunities and tuition reimbursement to support continued growth
• A collaborative, team-based work environment where contributions are recognized and valued
• Employee discounts on batteries, plus access to exclusive deals on popular brands

Are you a business-minded SAP professional ready to lead, influence, and make a lasting impact?

Join East Penn Canada’s Information Technology team and play a critical role in leading the systems that power our business. We are seeking a motivated and strategic professional who understands how business processes and technology come together to drive operational success.
As Manager, IT Business Systems, you will oversee East Penn Canada’s SAP S/4HANA ERP platform and related business applications while leading the business systems team. Acting as the key liaison between business leaders, IT Infrastructure, and external partners, you will ensure that technology solutions support organizational goals, deliver business value, and drive continuous improvement. This is a high-impact leadership opportunity with significant visibility, ownership, and growth potential.
Whether your background is in operations, supply chain, procurement, finance, business analysis, SAP functional support, or IT leadership, this role offers the opportunity to leverage your business process expertise and technology knowledge to influence enterprise-wide initiatives and help shape the future of our systems landscape.
Please note that this is a 100% in-office position, working out of East Penn Canada’s Head Office location in Courtice, ON.
Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day operations of the Business Systems team, providing leadership, coaching, direction, and support to ensure team success and continuous development
• Oversee SAP S/4HANA and related business applications, ensuring systems remain reliable, effective, and aligned with business requirements
• Monitor, prioritize, and report on business systems tickets, while coordinating third-level support and incident resolution activities
• Develop project plans, timelines, resource requirements, and communication strategies for business-approved initiatives
• Lead cross-functional project teams and oversee the successful delivery of software, process improvement, and system enhancement projects
• Perform capacity planning and resource management, balancing internal and external resources to meet delivery, quality, and budget objectives
• Evaluate business requests, estimate effort and return on investment, and prioritize initiatives in alignment with organizational goals
• Engage with stakeholders across departments to gather requirements, define solutions, and manage expectations throughout project lifecycles
• Act as the primary point of contact for key consulting, implementation, and software partners, ensuring services are delivered on time and to specification
• Ensure business systems changes and user access comply with the organization’s IT security, change management, and compliance requirements
• Collaborate closely with IT Infrastructure and business leaders to support integrated technology solutions and strategic initiatives
• Serve as delegate for the Director, Information Technology when required
• Promote East Penn Canada’s commitment to Customer Experience Excellence and Occupational Health and Safety in all aspects of the role

Experience, Skills, and Competencies
You will receive support and onboarding into our environment, but a strong foundation and background in the following will set you up for success:

• Post secondary education or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
• 8+ years of experience in a business, operational, or technical role with meaningful exposure to ERP/SAP-driven processes
• Strong knowledge of SAP business processes within one or more core functional areas, including Sales & Distribution, Materials Management/Procurement, Warehouse Management, or Finance
• Solid understanding of end-to-end business processes such as order-to-cash, procure-to-pay, warehouse operations, and finance, and how technology supports these functions
• IT project management experience with the ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and drive results
• Strong analytical, product management, and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated ability to manage change, influence stakeholders, and balance multiple priorities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences
• Professional presence, positive attitude, and strong interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated leadership capability, with formal people leadership experience considered an asset
• Experience with SAP S/4HANA, SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP), Salesforce, Boomi, Power BI, or SQL considered an asset
• Project Management certifications (PMP, PRINCE2, Project+, PMI-ACP, Scrum) considered an asset
• SAP functional or technical certifications considered an asset
• Knowledge of privacy standards and practices, including PIPEDA and GDPR, considered an asset
• Bilingualism (English/French) is considered an asset

Important Considerations:

• This is a full-time, permanent, on-site position based in Courtice, Ontario. Occasional travel may be required
• Role-specific background checks are a condition of employment and may include, but are not limited to, employment verifications, criminal record checks, and professional reference checks
• Applicants who are interviewed for this position will receive a notification regarding the hiring decision within 45 days of their final interview date
• Hiring range is approximately $115,000-130,000. Actual salary will be determined based on the successful applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, internal equity, and market data

#WhatPowersYou

Join a team within the battery industry that values your contributions and invests in your long-term success.

AI Usage:
East Penn Canada uses artificial intelligence tools to support our recruitment process and improve the candidate experience, such as helping organize applications or highlight relevant qualifications. AI is not used to make hiring decisions. All hiring decisions are made by our recruitment team and hiring managers, who are trained to use these tools responsibly.

Application Process:
Applicants must be legally eligible to work in Canada to be considered. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted by phone, email, and for some roles, by text message. All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of thorough background checks, which may include criminal, credit, professional references, driver’s abstracts, and/or education/credentials verification.

Accessibility and Inclusion:
East Penn Canada is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and will provide reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities, upon request.