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Persolkelly is looking for a Premier Assistant IT Manager, skilled in SAP S/4 HANA & FICO, to join our client at a renowned MNC in the Logistics & Supply Chain industry

As the Assistant IT Manager, you will oversee long-term programs impacting business units or major projects, ensuring objectives are met within set constraints. you will manage resource allocation and lead diverse teams, exhibiting confidence and decisiveness in integrating and managing interdependent programs

Job Responsibilities

• Developing and implementing the program management framework to achieve cost, time, and quality metrics.
• Designing training programs to facilitate framework adoption across the organization.
• Supporting senior management in governance through audits and guiding project managers in framework adoption.
• Formulating integrated program plans, detailing activities, resource planning, and cost estimation.
• Collaborating with stakeholders to establish program goals, objectives, and deliverables.
• Reviewing plans to determine timeframes, funding, and completion procedures.
• Acquiring program requirements, including human resources and materials, and guiding project managers in aligning plans with objectives.
• Driving programs to meet schedules, budgets, manpower, and quality targets.
• Ensuring discipline in documenting scope changes, issues, and risks, and collaborating to resolve implementation issues.
• Overseeing team management, including budgets, work allocations, and staffing, and developing staff through coaching and mentoring.
• Establishing common goals and direction among staff and implementing performance management practices

Requirements

• Diploma or Degree in any IT related field or Computing Field
• Proficiency in SAP S/4HANA and FICO modules, including implementation and integration experience, would be an advantage.
• Expertise in developing and implementing program management frameworks to achieve cost, time, and quality metrics.
• Strong skills in formulating integrated program plans, detailing activities, resource planning, and cost estimation

Interested candidates, who wish to apply for the advertised position, please email us an updated copy of your resume.

Email: thaddeus_tong@persolkelly.com / tech2_sg@persolkelly.com

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Job Code: YANT

EA Registration No. R23118161

EA License No.: 01C4394

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YOUR MISSION

• Technical and disciplinary leadership of the team consisting of SAP development, SAP integration & SAP BI.
• Selection, commissioning, coordination, and control of external service providers.
• Recording and analysis of professional and technical requirements.
• Creation of concepts and participation in their implementation.
• Ensuring process stability of the S4 / HANA systems and interfaces through permanent analysis and diagnostics regarding quality and efficiency.
• Modern implementation of SAP systems and identification of innovation potential of current software solutions such as SAP Fiori, UI5, HANA and SAP Cloud development.
• Coaching and further development of team members.

YOUR TALENT

• Proven track record of 3 years’+ in leading a multi-functional team.
• At least 8 years of solid working experience in ABAP development and integration
• Deep analytical problem-solving skills.
• A good team player with a positive mindset and communication skills. Pro-active, driven working attitude and hands-on mindset.
• Enthusiasm for IT Technologies and curiosity for future technologies.
• Very good English language skills, both written and spoken.

This opportunity is available in full time or part time.

PUMA IT is an excellent destination for passionate individuals seeking a dynamic and innovative workplace, where expertise is valued, talents are nurtured, work-life balance is cherished, and global collaboration knows no limits. With a joyful approach, we take pride in our brand relevance, applying IT solutions that support our company’s mission whilst offering language agnostic opportunities and dynamic career growth across various PUMA locations worldwide.

At PwC South East Asia Consulting, we help businesses to work smarter and grow faster. We partner with our clients to build effective organisations, innovate and grow, reduce costs, manage risk and regulation and, leverage talent. Our aim is to support businesses in designing, managing and executing lasting beneficial change. PwC’s South East Asia Consulting practice provides a comprehensive range of professional services and experience to deliver large scale, cross territory transformation projects, wherever our clients need us to be – from strategy through to execution

About the Role

• Involvement in business process improvement and ERP enablement initiatives
• Conduct business needs analysis and identify key business challenges choices based on knowledge of Ariba capabilities and constraints
• Identify improvement opportunities to achieve clients’ desired business outcomes and engage clients in workshops and interviews to analyses process and reporting requirements
• Advise clients on industry/cross-industry leading practices and on SAP recommended processes and functions
• Design target state SAP solutions for clients and influence clients’ thinking in adopting leading/standard practices while developing target state
• Analyse application landscape to design interfaces to SAP solution
• Perform SAP configuration and tests and develop specifications for development of forms/reports/ interfaces
• Define ‘To-Be’ stage of processes, procedures, organisations, capabilities, solution application requirement and performance measurements
• Develop deployment/enablement strategy, roadmap and plan to achieve ‘To-Be’ stage effectively
• Demonstrated experience in effectively managing a team and mentoring juniors
• Strong project management experience
• Manage/conduct deployment activities and measure achievement of desired outcomes
• Support team with gaining access to tenders, build proposals, win work and deliver projects
• Effective stakeholder management skills

About You

• A recognised degree qualification
• Minimum of 8 - 10 years and above of relevant experience, preferably in a professional services firm
• Strong understanding of how business processes work and integrate in an ERP environment
• Prior experience in area of Ariba Sourcing, SIPM and Contracts space with minimum one implementation, where upstream and downstream Ariba solutions were involved/in scope
• Involvement in full life cycle of SAP Ariba Sourcing, SIPM and Contracts implementations
• Ability to design and drive changes for business process reengineering and organisational change
• Good understanding of SAP ERP functionalities in Supply Chain Management (Procurement/Sales/Manufacturing)
• Business experience in large organization in procurement and sourcing, vendor and contracts management
• Must have knowledge of Ariba Contracts, Ariba SIPM and Ariba P2P
• Must have Ariba configuration, enhancement and customization experience
• Must have experience with integrating Ariba solutions with SAP and non-SAP applications
• Demonstrated success in multicultural work environment
• Sound understanding of business process, industry nuances and leading practices in area of focus
• Ability to facilitate effective workshops to lead target state design
• Broad understanding of SAP design and appreciation of Digital Enterprise and Emerging Technologies
• Strong written and verbal skills
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Strong client service mindset with good project management skills
• Flexibility to travel in the region when required

Responsibilities:

• Lead delivery, maintain strong engagement with our clients, communicate clear and focused messages to different parties, and facilitate interactions between the different teams and stakeholders.
• In charge of recruiting, up-skilling, and mentoring team members.
• Vendor and Stakeholder management.
• Delivery/Project Management - End-to-End operational oversight, from project proposals, and project kick-offs, up to the management of regular invoicing
• Account management - Building long-term relationships with Organization’s valuable accounts
• Manage the team on projects implementation and support

Profile

• Minimum Bachelors Degree in any discipline
• SAP experience in various industries such as Retail/ Banking/Healthcare /Property/Manufacturing, etc
• Minimum 10 years of of regional SAP experience in project implementation
• Must have experience in S/4 Hana & deep understanding of SAP Functional Modules
• Strong integration working experience with other SAP modules
• Technical knowledge in various technology and project management tools.
• Motivated, with good interpersonal and editorial skills, you are recognized for your rigor, your analytical capacity, and your strength of proposal.
• Project Management and Team management experience
• Good to have Project Management certifications (Prince, PMI)
• Good communication skills
• Mandarin language is an added advantage
• Overseas traveling is required

Position Overview: We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Global Head of SAP & MES to join our organization as a key member of the technology leadership team. This role requires a deep understanding of infrastructure, business applications, manufacturing execution systems (MES), and ERP systems, with a specific focus on SAP ECC and HANA migration in greenfield, brownfield, and Bluefield approaches. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing and managing the entire SAP and MES landscape across our global operations, ensuring smooth and efficient operations, driving digital transformation initiatives, and managing cross-cultural teams.

Responsibilities:

1. Strategy and Planning:

• Develop a comprehensive global strategy for SAP and MES, aligning it with business objectives and future growth plans.
• Prepare a roadmap and guide the team on readiness for S4 Hana migration.
• Identify and implement best practices, standards, and methodologies for SAP and MES systems.
• Drive team to optimize the existing solution across different regions and prepare a standard SAP business process template for all streams (Finance, Sales, Production etc)

2. Global and Regional Oversight:

• Oversee the SAP and MES landscape globally, ensuring the successful implementation and operation of these systems across all regions.
• Collaborate with regional IT teams to understand and address their specific requirements, while maintaining a global perspective and standardization.
• Foster effective communication and collaboration across regional teams, promoting knowledge sharing and leveraging global resources.
• Knowledge of applicable legal, regulatory, and compliance requirements related to IT systems and services

3. Team Management and Development:

• Lead a diverse Global team of SAP and MES professionals, providing guidance, mentoring, and performance feedback.
• Build and nurture a high-performing team by fostering a culture of collaboration, continuous learning, and innovation.
• Develop and implement career development plans for team members, ensuring their skills and capabilities align with organizational goals.
• Develop and manage the regional IT budget, including forecasting, tracking, and controlling expenses to ensure cost-effective operations.
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to evaluate the effectiveness of IT systems and services, driving continuous improvement efforts as needed.
• Experience with leading and developing high-performing IT teams, including performance management, coaching, and mentoring.
• Drives team work to resolve complex business issues through sharing in-depth knowledge and experience.

4. SAP ECC Project Management and HANA Migration:

• Drive the migration of SAP ECC systems to SAP HANA using greenfield, brownfield, and Bluefield approaches, depending on the business requirements and constraints.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to define migration strategies, timelines, and` resource requirements.
• Ensure successful implementation of SAP HANA, minimizing disruption to business operations and maximizing the benefits of the new platform.
• Solid understanding of IT best practices, industry standards, and emerging technologies, with the ability to apply this knowledge to strategic planning.
• Liaise with the business units and manage the business requirements considering the system's impact, cost, and the schedule.
• Identify project risks and work closely with team members to mitigate the risks and resolve project issues.

5. Infrastructure and Application Management:

• Oversee the infrastructure supporting SAP and MES systems, ensuring high availability, performance, and security.
• Collaborate with infrastructure teams to design, implement, and maintain the necessary hardware and software infrastructure.
• Manage the lifecycle of SAP and MES applications, including upgrades, patches, and enhancements. Associated application that integrates with ERP like EDI etc

6. Cross-Cultural Management:

• Manage and collaborate with teams across different cultures, fostering an inclusive and respectful work environment.
• Understand and navigate cultural differences, promoting effective communication, collaboration, and teamwork.
• Embrace diversity and leverage the strengths of a global workforce to drive innovation and improve business outcomes.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with internal and external stakeholders at all level

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field. MBA would be a Plus.
• Extensive experience (15+ years) in managing SAP and MES systems, including SAP ECC and HANA migration projects. In depth knowledge of ABAP and Security Basis.
• Extensive experience working in Manufacturing domain both from consulting as well as business side.
• Strong understanding of infrastructure, business applications, and manufacturing execution systems.
• Proven track record of successfully leading global teams and managing cross-cultural dynamics. Language skills beyond English would be plus.
• In-depth knowledge of SAP ECC, SAP HANA, and various migration approaches (greenfield, brownfield, Bluefield).
• Proven ability to interact with various business users, senior management, IT teams and external vendors effectively.
• Excellent leadership skills and emotional intelligence to influence key decisions, mediate conflicts and build consensus.
• ERP/CRM/BI Implementations and knowledge of standard reporting tools.
• Experience in managing and negotiating contracts with IT vendors and service providers.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
• Strategic thinking and the ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Certifications in SAP and project management (e.g., SAP Certified Professional, PMP) are highly desirable.
• Willingness to travel as required to support regional operations and initiatives.