Senior Manager, PMO

Dreaming big is in our DNA. It’s who we are as a company. It’s our culture. It’s our heritage. And more than ever, it’s our future. A future where we’re always looking forward. Always serving up new ways to meet life’s moments. A future where we keep dreaming bigger. We look for people with passion, talent, and curiosity, and provide them with the teammates, resources and opportunities to unleash their full potential. The power we create together – when we combine your strengths with ours – is unstoppable. Are you ready to join a team that dreams as big as you do?

SALARY: $106,400-$126,350, bonus & long-term incentive eligible 

LOCATION: This role may be based in Toronto, Canada , or St. Louis, Missouri, with the ability to travel extensively.

COMPANY:
We are home to the nation’s most iconic beer and beyond beer brands, including Michelob ULTRA – America’s #1 top-selling beer – as well as Busch Light, Budweiser, Bud Light, Stella Artois, Cutwater Spirits, and industry-leading craft brands. From our longstanding efforts to support American farmers, military, veterans, and first responders, to emergency drinking water donations and responsible drinking programs, we are guided by our commitment to the communities we call home and the 65,000 hardworking Americans who bring our beer to life. We are powered by a team that shares our passion to create a future with more cheers. Are you ready to join a team that dreams as big as you do?

ROLE SUMMARY:  
As the Senior Manager, of PMO, you will own the S/4 Hana CORE template for the Zone and serves as the primary liaison between the Central Aurora Program and the Local Aurora Program to ensure consistent, scalable adoption of the CORE solution. The Aurora CORE Lead is accountable for ensuring that the Global S/4 CORE template is correctly understood, adopted, and operationalized locally, while minimizing deviations and maintaining alignment with Global Aurora objectives. The role acts as the functional and process integrator across Global, Zone, & Country teams.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:  

• Lead coordination of the system build phase , including reporting development, carve-out activities, and S/4 configuration aligned to the Aurora CORE template.

• Partner with Global Technology, Data, and business stakeholders to ensure requirements are translated into system functionality and integrations.

• Serve as the key connector between Global Aurora leadership, Zone PMO, and local Canadian brewery teams to ensure consistent communication and alignment.

• Track program milestones, risks, and dependencies across stakeholders while reinforcing adoption of CORE-aligned processes.

• Tools & Platforms: SAP S/4 HANA & ECC, SAP Signavio & Azure DevOps

Testing Strategy & Execution:

• Own the planning and coordination of System Integration Testing (SIT) and User Acceptance Testing (UAT) across functional and technical teams.

• Track testing progress, manage defect resolution, and ensure business validation of processes prior to go-live.

Cutover & Go-Live Readiness:

• Lead development and execution of the cutover strategy and detailed deployment plan , including coordination of data migration rehearsals and go-live readiness checkpoints.

• Manage dependencies, risks, and stakeholder alignment to ensure a successful system launch.

Hypercare & Stabilizations:

• Monitor post-go-live performance and support the transition from hypercare to steady-state operations.

• Lead hypercare planning and execution following go-live, coordinating cross-functional teams to resolve system issues and stabilize operations.
  Monitor post-go-live performance and support the transition from hypercare to steady-state operations.

Location & Travel Expectations:

• During the Canada testing and go-live phases , the individual must be willing and able to travel 50% across Canada to support testing activities and deployment readiness.

• Following Canada go-live, the role will transition to supporting the U.S. phase of the SAP S/4HANA program , requiring approximately 75% travel to the United States during the second half of the implementation to support U.S. testing and go-live activities.

• Long-term, the role will support U.S. and Global Aurora initiatives , with ongoing travel aligned to program needs.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:  

• Bachelor’s degree required in Business, Information Systems, Finance, Supply Chain, or a related field.

• Must be willing and able to travel extensively across Canada (50–70%) during the implementation phase .

• Proven experience supporting ERP implementations, SAP S/4 HANA programs, or large-scale enterprise system transformations.

• Demonstrated experience leading testing (SIT/UAT), cutover execution, and go-live support within complex programs.

• Strong program management skills with the ability to coordinate technical teams, business stakeholders, and global program leadership.

• Excellent communication, organization, and stakeholder management capabilities.

• Ability to manage multiple workstreams and resolve issues in a fast-paced transformation environment.

Additional Requirements:

• Preferred candidate location is St. Louis, Missouri, or Toronto, Canada , with the ability to travel frequently to Canadian brewery sites and, post-Canada go-live, extensively within the United States to support U.S. and Global Aurora deployments.

• Must be willing and able to travel extensively across Canada 50% during the Canadian implementation and up to 75% travel to the U.S. during the U.S. testing and go-live phase.

WHY ANHEUSER-BUSCH:
At Anheuser-Busch, our purpose is to create a future with more cheers. For more than 165 years as a leading American manufacturer, Anheuser-Busch has delivered a legacy of brewing great-tasting, high-quality beers that have satisfied beer drinkers for generations. As the nation’s top brewer, one of the fastest growing spirits companies, and an insurgent force in energy drinks, we drive economic prosperity nationwide through investments in our people, facilities, and communities. We are the only alcohol company that invests in the U.S. at this scale.

BENEFITS:  

• Health benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Wellness and Tax-Advantaged Savings and Spending Accounts 

• Life Insurance and Disability Income Protection 

• Generous Parental Leave and FMLA policies 

• 401(k) Retirement Savings options with a company matching contribution 

• Chance to work in a fast-paced environment among a company of owners 

• Free Beer!

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