Senior Manager, IT Project & Implementation

Hatch Asia; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics and supply chain company in Singapore seeks a seasoned project professional to lead complex initiatives and system migrations. The ideal candidate has over 10 years in project management, demonstrating leadership in technology rollouts. This role demands strong analytical and change management skills and the ability to manage projects across various categories. The position offers significant responsibilities and requires international travel.

Qualifications

• More than 10 years of hands-on operational project management experience in logistics or supply chain environments.
• Proven ability to manage end to end implementation projects including execution, testing, and go live.
• Demonstrated leadership in large scale system migration or technology rollout projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic and complex initiatives across the region, including large scale system migration.
• Manage the full project lifecycle from initiation to implementation.
• Conduct regular Operation Project Health Checks.

Skills

Operational project management experience

Leadership in system migration projects

Analytical skills

Change management skills

Strong expertise in warehouse solution design

Education

PMP certification

Lean or Six Sigma credentials

Job description

Our vision is to be the preferred talent partner in Asia to accurately identify and integrate high potential talents for our clients and accomplish career success for our candidates.Over the years, we have continued to innovate and improve how we identify and assess talents to deliver on successful talent strategies for our clients.

We are seeking a seasoned and hands‑on Project professional to lead the execution of high‑impact, complex initiatives, including large scale system migrations and technology deployments. Reporting directly to the Lead of Project Management for APAC, this role acts as a key project authority, championing operational excellence and ensuring rigorous, front line delivery.

The Challenges

• Lead strategic and complex initiatives across the region, including large scale system migration and technology implementation projects.
• Drive operational excellence and project delivery while managing multiple priorities with precision and a zero failure mindset.
• Serve as a project expert and key partner to the Lead of Project Management and Training for APAC.

Project Execution and Leadership

• Lead and support all operational project workstreams in alignment with the Contract Logistics Project Approach (CLPA).
• Manage the full project lifecycle from initiation and planning to implementation and handover.
• Conduct regular Operation Project Health Checks to identify gaps and recommend practical actions to local teams.
• Lead turnaround projects by working directly with operations teams to implement feasible solutions.
• Ensure consistent use of CLPA tools, templates, and standards across all project steps.

Operational and System Migration Analysis

• Perform detailed analysis of customer data and operations to identify improvement opportunities across People, Systems, Processes, and Layout.
• Plan and execute system migration and technology deployment including enterprise resource planning and warehouse management systems.
• Recommend and implement data‑driven improvements that optimise resources, systems, material handling equipment, and material flow.
• Define project scope, assess risks, and develop corrective and preventive action plans.
• Create and manage change management plans that support seamless adoption of new systems and processes.

Expert Guidance and Training

• Serve as a subject matter expert for project implementation and advise country level teams on best practices and compliance.
• Identify knowledge gaps and develop training sessions on CLPA and new system functionalities.
• Mentor teams to build project management capabilities and foster a culture of continuous improvement.

What It Takes

• More than 10 years of hands on operational project management experience in logistics or supply chain environments.
• Proven ability to manage end to end implementation projects including execution, testing, and go live.
• Demonstrated leadership in large scale system migration or technology rollout projects such as WMS or ERP implementations.
• Strong expertise in warehouse solution design and supply chain network design.
• Ability to manage projects across multiple product categories including cold chain, healthcare, high tech, and fast-moving consumer goods.
• Strong analytical and change management skills supported by a commercial and technical understanding of Contract Logistics.
• Preferred qualifications include PMP certification and Lean or Six Sigma credentials.
• Self-starter with a positive attitude, capable of working under minimal supervision and time pressure.
• Willingness to travel internationally for projects at a frequency greater than 50%

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Notification priority will be given to shortlisted candidates.
Employment Agency No: 11C5794