Program Manager

About Us:

vVolve Management Consultants Pte Ltd, an SAP partner based in Singapore, offers tailored business solutions. We specialise in Digital Transformation, Intelligent ERP, and Cloud solutions, consistently leveraging the latest technologies to address our clients' needs. Our focus is on guiding enterprises through their Business Transformation journey by enabling Digitisation, Automation, and Business Process Improvement.

The Role:

We are seeking a highly experienced and dual-skilled individual to take on the role of Program Manager & Solution Architect, focusing on implementing and driving the adoption of cutting-edge, cloud-based procurement solutions. This role is critical for leading major digital transformation programs across Singapore and the broader APAC region. The successful candidate will blend deep architectural and technical expertise with strong program leadership, pre-sales support, and a proven track record in upsell and project delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

Solution Architecture & Design:

• Lead the solution design and architecture for complex, end-to-end Source-to-Pay (S2P) and/or Procure-to-Pay (P2P) cloud implementation projects using platforms such as SAP Ariba, Coupa, or similar leading cloud procurement suites.
• Translate business requirements from regional and local stakeholders into robust, scalable, and secure technical architectures and design blueprints.
• Serve as the technical expert during the entire project lifecycle, ensuring the solution aligns with best practices and client strategic objectives.
• Guide and mentor technical teams on design, configuration, integration, and data migration strategies.

Program Management & Delivery:

• Take overall ownership and accountability for the successful delivery of regional cloud procurement implementation programs, managing scope, timeline, budget, and resources.
• Establish and maintain program governance, risk management, issue resolution, and quality assurance processes across multiple projects.
• Manage client and vendor relationships at a senior level across Singapore and regional markets, ensuring clear communication and expectation alignment.
• Ensure adherence to all local regulatory and compliance requirements in Singapore and other project locations.

Pre-Sales, Upsell, and Business Development:

• Act as a key subject matter expert (SME) in Pre-Sales activities, including solution demonstrations, proposal development, and presenting to C-level executives.
• Identify opportunities for Upsell and cross-sell of additional services or modules during project lifecycle or through post-implementation reviews.
• Develop compelling business cases and roadmaps for clients to adopt new cloud procurement capabilities.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of the firm's procurement solution offerings and delivery methodologies.

Key Requirements & Qualifications:

• Minimum of 7-10 years of overall experience in SAP consulting, solution implementation, and program management.
• Mandatory hands-on experience in Solution Implementation, Presales, and Upsell of leading cloud-based procurement solutions such as SAP Ariba, Coupa, Ivalua.
• Proven track record of managing and delivering complex IT projects in Singapore and/or across the Southeast Asia region.
• Deep expertise in procurement processes (Sourcing, Contracting, P2P, Supplier Management, etc.) and best practices.
• Strong understanding of integration architecture (APIs, middleware) and data migration strategies for cloud-based S2P solutions.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills, with the ability to influence technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business, or a related field.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., PMP/PRINCE2, TOGAF, or specific platform certifications like SAP Ariba/Coupa Solution Architect) are a strong advantage.