Senior SAP Program Manager | Remote
A premier global recruitment, translation, and localization services provider seeks an accomplished SAP Program Manager to spearhead mission-critical ERP implementation initiatives.
In this strategic role, you will guide international enterprises through operational expansion, with particular emphasis on market integration.
The position demands native-level bilingual capabilities coupled with proven SAP/ERP implementation expertise.
Project Leadership & Governance
- Orchestrate end-to-end SAP implementation projects—from initiation and planning through execution, monitoring, and successful delivery.
- Develop robust project plans featuring defined milestones, precise resource allocations, and comprehensive critical path analyses.
- Exercise vigilant control over project scope, schedule, and budget parameters while maintaining unwavering quality standards.
- Cultivate high-performing cross-functional teams across diverse geographies, fostering cohesion and sustained productivity.
- Establish transparent communication channels between technical specialists, executive leadership, and client stakeholders.
- Deploy sophisticated risk mitigation frameworks and conduct systematic risk assessments throughout implementation cycles.
- Craft executive-caliber status reports, technical documentation, and stakeholder presentations.
- Direct complex system integration between core SAP modules and auxiliary third-party applications.
- Ensure rigorous adherence to organizational governance protocols and industry-standard methodologies.
- Conduct thorough post-implementation evaluations to extract actionable insights and drive continuous improvement.
Essential Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years of substantive project management experience, with demonstrable SAP implementation success.
- Proven track record in housing equipment, manufacturing sectors, or comparable industrial environments.
- Comprehensive hands-on experience with contemporary SAP modules including S/4HANA, ECC, MM, SD, FI/CO, or equivalent Oracle ERP frameworks.
- Demonstrated proficiency managing enterprise-scale system infrastructure development initiatives.
- Advanced understanding of project management methodologies including traditional, agile, and hybrid approaches.
- Business-fluent proficiency in Japanese and English languages across all modalities (reading, writing, negotiation).
- Established history of effective stakeholder management at multiple organizational echelons.
- Willingness to undertake regional travel to client sites as operational requirements dictate.
Advanced Qualifications
- Professional certifications in project management disciplines (PMP, PRINCE2, IPMA, or recognized equivalents).
- SAP technical or functional certifications in pertinent modules or technologies.
- Experience directing business process reengineering initiatives within manufacturing contexts.
- Practical application of various project methodologies including Waterfall, Agile, and hybrid frameworks.
- Substantive background in organizational change management methodologies and practices.
- Proficiency managing distributed development teams across multiple global regions.
Leadership & Soft Skills
- Exceptional communication capabilities spanning cultural, linguistic, and organizational boundaries.
- Strategic vision complemented by disciplined tactical execution capabilities.
- Superior analytical reasoning and structured problem-solving methodologies.
- Collaborative approach to team development with emphasis on stakeholder alignment.
- Exemplary organizational acumen and resource optimization capabilities.
- Demonstrated adaptability when navigating shifting priorities and evolving requirements.
- Nuanced cultural awareness when operating in multinational environments.
- Commitment to ongoing professional development and knowledge acquisition.
Why This Opportunity Matters
By joining our distinguished organization, you'll secure a position at the vanguard of global business expansion services.
We provide competitive remuneration, substantial professional advancement pathways, and unparalleled exposure to prestigious international clientele.
Your specialized expertise will directly influence transformative business initiatives across diverse industry sectors, with particular concentration on market penetration strategies.