Senior / Application Specialist (1 Year Contract)

NTUC Health Co-operative Limited; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health and eldercare service provider in Singapore is seeking a highly experienced Senior IT Specialist to lead ERP implementation projects. This role requires deep technical understanding of ERP systems and strong project management skills. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of IT experience and a proven track record in managing finance-related ERP implementations, ensuring timely and high-quality project delivery.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in IT with focus on ERP projects.
• Proven track record of full-cycle Finance ERP implementations.
• Strong understanding of financial accounting principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead ERP implementation projects from initiation to closure.
• Define project scope and deliverables with stakeholders.
• Ensure quality and adherence to internal IT standards.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Analytical Skills

ERP Systems

Problem-Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or related field

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Microsoft Dynamics 365

Job description

Company Description

NTUC Health Co-operative Limited (NTUC Health) is an NTUC enterprise that provides a comprehensive and integrated suite of quality and accessible health and eldercare services to meet the growing needs of families and their dependents. Building on close to three decades of experience and expertise, NTUC Health is among the largest providers of active ageing, senior day care, nursing home, and home personal care services in Singapore. We also serve vulnerable seniors in selected areas in Singapore through Community Case Management Services (CCMS), CREST mental health support, and a sheltered senior group home. In addition, we run a family medicine clinic. Our purpose is to achieve ‘health for life’; enabling healthy and fulfilling years by being a trusted partner of seniors and their families in our community. For more information, please visit ntuchealth.sg or follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn. Services: Senior Day Care | Home Care | Nursing Home | Active Ageing and Senior Fitness | Rehabilitation and Physiotherapy | Family Medicine. Community Support: CCMS (Community Case Management Services) | CREST (Community Resource, Engagement and Support Team) | Henderson Home.

Responsibilities

Job Summary: We are seeking a highly experienced and self-directed Senior IT Specialist at the Independent Contributor level to act as a Project Manager for critical Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system implementation initiatives and provide level 2 support for existing applications such as the Budgeting and Forecasting system. This role requires a blend of deep technical understanding of enterprise resource planning systems, strong project management acumen, and a comprehensive grasp of financial processes. The successful candidate will independently drive project success from initiation to closure, ensuring on-time, on-budget, and high-quality delivery of complex ERP solutions that align with business objectives.

Responsibilities:

• Project Leadership & Management:
  • Independently plan, execute, and finalize complex ERP implementation projects according to strict deadlines and within budget.
  • Define project scope, goals, and deliverables in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders.
  • Develop full-scale project plans, including detailed tasks, resource allocation, and timelines.
  • Effectively communicate project expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion.
  • Identify and manage project dependencies and critical path items.
  • Proactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential crises, and devise contingency plans.
  • Coach, mentor, motivate, and supervise project team members and contractors, and influence them to take positive action and accountability for their assigned work.
  • Conduct project post-mortems and create a recommendations report in order to identify successful and unsuccessful project elements.
  • Oversee and manage project budgets, ensuring financial adherence and reporting.
• ERP System Expertise:
  • Possess a deep functional understanding of at least one major ERP system (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics 365, Sage Accpac).
  • Translate complex business requirements into technical specifications and solution designs.
  • Guide the configuration, customization, testing, and deployment of ERP modules related to General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Fixed Assets, Cash Management, Budgeting, and Financial Reporting.
  • Understand integration points between Finance ERP and other enterprise systems.
• Stakeholder Management & Communication:
  • Serve as the primary IT liaison between business finance teams, external vendors, and internal technical teams.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders across finance, operations, and IT.
  • Communicate project status, risks, and issues clearly and concisely to all levels of the organization, including executive leadership.
  • Facilitate workshops and meetings to gather requirements, validate designs, and drive consensus.
• Risk Management & Quality Assurance:
  • Identify and mitigate project risks and issues proactively.
  • Ensure adherence to internal IT standards, best practices, and regulatory compliance.
  • Oversee comprehensive testing strategies (unit, integration, user acceptance) to ensure solution quality and data integrity.
  • Develop and implement change management strategies to ensure successful adoption of new systems and processes.
• Documentation & Knowledge Transfer:
  • Ensure all project documentation is complete, accurate, and up-to-date (e.g., project plans, scope documents, design specifications, test plans, training materials).
  • Facilitate knowledge transfer to support teams and end-users post-implementation.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in IT, with at least 2 years specifically managing Finance ERP implementation projects.
• Proven track record of successfully delivering at least 1 full-cycle Finance ERP implementations as a Project Manager or Lead.
• Strong understanding of financial accounting principles and processes (e.g., GL, AP, AR, FA, Cost Accounting, Financial Reporting).
• Excellent project management skills.
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills, with the ability to influence and negotiate at all levels.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a keen eye for detail.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• PMP, PRINCE2, or other relevant project management certification.
• Experience with cloud-based ERP solutions.
• Familiarity with data migration strategies and tools.
• Experience in Healthcare or non-profit organizations.