SAP Program Manager

Job Function
Information Technology
Reference Number
001/919
Advertised
6 hours ago
Experience Required
5 to 8 years
Minimum Qualification
Degree
Job description
- SAP Program Management is a key capability in Manufacturing Solutions Tower, providing SAP focused program & project management of business transformation initiatives in APAC region.

The Program Manager will operate as the program management lead partnering cross-functionally to manage across all work streams, sub-projects and functions. This role will have 2-3 direct reports (Project Manager, Junior Project manager).
- Works regionally and cross functionally to facilitate and drive the timely global roll out of our integrated SAP S4/Hana platform to the manufacturing companies in APAC region.
- Creates and oversees the integrated program plans and will be responsible to deliver their program on time, on-budget, with specified scope across all functional areas; including integrated program plan (master timeline), project charter, resource plan, budget, risk management, status reporting and governance.
- Accountable to the Executive Steering Committee and ensures the necessary process, structure, resources, and governance is in place to deliver successful results.
- Partners cross-functionally to align technical solutions with business needs and enhance connectivity of business units, regions, functional areas and IT solutions/systems.
- Drives accountability and owns the Program Management deliverables including creating the optimal program structure, program kick off, building a high performing team, facilitating workshops, and program budget.
- Facilitates program key meetings. Leads on presenting updates to steering and executive committee.
- Establishes team agreements/ground rules at program start and drives collaboration and communication across teams and stakeholders to deliver optimal results.
- Facilitates conflict resolution and jumpstarts stalled deliverables by identifying and removing barriers and driving issues to timely resolution.
- Ensures Program Sponsors and stakeholders are regularly engaged for input/consultation communicating any emerging risks and corresponding mitigation plans. Provides transparent and timely reporting to all stakeholders.
- Advises and coaches stakeholders, direct reports, team members, and other project managers in excelling at their role and ensures program priorities are clear.
- Facilitate smooth transition from project team to operational support team, ensuring all documentations & knowledge transfer are completed timely.
- Evaluates and assesses project/program post implementation and presents key findings/lessons learned to executive leadership. Communicates learnings that can be reapplied across PISC.

Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or relevant work experience - PMP certification preferred - 5-8 years’ program/project management for full life-cycle of business transformation projects by leveraging SAP platform.
- Minimum 1-2 years Program Management / PMO experience with responsibility for delivering S4/Hana projects in Manufacturing industry with large, complex cross-functional initiatives and teams management. Regional experience highly preferred.
- Has served as a Program/Project Management leader on multiple enterprise programs and has experience in creating program and PMO structures.
- Experience in implementing SAP S4/Hana in global/regional organizations highly preferred.
- Excellent understanding of end-to-end processes in discrete or repetitive manufacturing industry. - Ability to manage complexity; distill complex information and processes into simple views and communications.
- Excellent in delivering presentation to project stakeholders and management team.
- Excellent skills in Excel and Powerpoint in crafting and delivering management messages
- Ability to work with minimum guidance & directions
- Understanding and experience with agile methodologies
- Language proficiency: English, Mandarin (preferred but not mandatory)