Project Manager

Lead Champ Consulting Sdn Bhd; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology consulting firm in Kuala Lumpur seeks an experienced Project Manager to lead an SAP rollout project. The ideal candidate will have SAP FICO experience and proven capabilities in managing projects within a multinational environment. Responsibilities include stakeholder engagement, requirement validation, project planning, and on-site support during critical phases. Strong communication and project management skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Strong functional understanding of SAP FICO.
• Proven experience managing SAP rollout projects.
• Ability to bridge business and technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead client project and manage stakeholders.
• Validate business requirements and align with offshore teams.
• Track project plans, timelines, and major milestones.
• Support onsite during UAT, data migration, and go-live.
• Prepare status reports and manage project documentation.

Skills

SAP FICO experience

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Project planning

Risk management

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager, preferably with a background in SAP FICO, to lead the on‑site execution of an MNC SAP rollout project. This role serves as the primary bridge between the client’s local stakeholders and the offshore delivery team, ensuring requirements are properly captured, deliverables meet expectations, and the project progresses according to plan.

Key Responsibilities

1. Project Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement

   Serve as the main project contact for the client, providing leadership and guidance throughout the rollout.

   Manage key stakeholders to ensure their needs, concerns, and expectations are understood and proactively addressed.

   Facilitate effective communication between onsite client teams and the offshore delivery team.

2. Requirement Validation & Alignment

   Ensure business requirements are clearly defined, validated, and communicated to offshore teams.

   Review and monitor offshore deliverables to ensure alignment with client expectations and project scope.

   Identify and close any gaps between client requirements and delivered outputs.

3. Project Planning & Execution

   Develop, manage, and track project plans, timelines, and major milestones.

   Monitor overall project progress to ensure deliverables are completed on time and in full.

   Identify project risks, issues, and dependencies, and drive timely resolution or escalation when necessary.

4. On‑Site Support & Coordination

   Be present on‑site during all critical project phases, such as UAT, data migration, cutover, and go‑live activities.

   Coordinate real‑time issue resolution with offshore teams to minimize disruption.

   Provide hands‑on guidance to client teams during key activities.

5. Reporting & Governance

   Prepare and deliver status reports, project dashboards, and progress updates to client leadership and internal management.

   Ensure proper documentation of decisions, changes, issues, and actions throughout the project lifecycle.

   Uphold project governance standards and compliance requirements.

Requirements

• Preferably SAP FICO experience or strong functional understanding.
• Proven experience managing SAP rollout or transformation projects, especially within an MNC environment.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to bridge business and offshore technical teams.
• Solid project planning, tracking, risk management, and issue resolution capabilities.
• Ability to work independently in a high‑pressure, fast‑paced rollout environment.
• Willingness to be on‑site during all major project activities.