Senior Programme / Project Director – SAP S/4HANA

AMSERS CONSULTING PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading SAP consultancy in Singapore is seeking an experienced Programme Manager to lead SAP S/4HANA implementations. The successful candidate will provide overall leadership in the planning, governance, and delivery of programmes, with a focus on collaboration across teams and senior stakeholders. Required qualifications include 15–20 years of relevant IT project experience, strong leadership skills, and a Bachelor's degree in a related field. This role is critical in ensuring successful project outcomes in a complex environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15–20 years of IT project experience with full project lifecycle involvement.
• At least 8 years in senior programme leadership roles, managing large SAP ERP programmes.
• Strong hands-on experience in IT procurement, operational transition, and vendor management.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and accountability for the planning and delivery of SAP S/4HANA.
• Manage programme plans, milestones, budget, risks, and interdependencies.
• Chair and lead Steering Committee meetings providing updates to senior stakeholders.

Skills

SAP S/4HANA

Funding approvals

Vendor management

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Tools

Project management tools

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership and accountability for the planning, governance, and successful delivery of SAP S/4HANA.
• Lead end‑to‑end programme delivery in close partnership with the System Integrator (SI), ensuring outcomes are delivered in line with agreed scope, timelines, and quality standards.
• Proactively manage programme plans, milestones, budget, risks, issues, and interdependencies.
• Chair and lead Steering Committee and Working Committee meetings, providing clear and structured updates to senior stakeholders at C‑suite and Director levels.
• Facilitate cross‑functional and technical workstreams, including collaboration with Infrastructure / Basis teams, Enterprise Architects, Security teams, Functional Leads, and Business Process Owners.
• Ensure programme delivery adheres to established project management methodologies, governance frameworks, and organisational policies.
• Ensure appropriate resource planning across all phases of the programme to meet milestones, entry/exit criteria, and delivery objectives.
• Capture and institutionalise lessons learnt and best practices to strengthen future SAP S/4HANA implementations.
• Support and align with business change management initiatives in collaboration with the Change Network.

Professional Experience

• Minimum 15–20 years of relevant IT project and programme experience, with involvement in at least 8–10 full project lifecycle implementations.
• At least 8 years in senior programme or project leadership roles, leading large‑scale SAP ERP / S/4HANA programmes in medium to large organisations.
• Strong hands‑on experience in funding approvals, IT procurement, vendor management, system integration, and operational transition.
• Experience from a consulting background (e.g. system integrators, Big 4, or management consulting firms) is an advantage, particularly in managing complex, multi‑stakeholder programmes.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.

Technical Skills & Knowledge

• Strong expertise in SAP S/4HANA, RISE with SAP, SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP), Joule, and the broader SAP Business Suite, including technical architectures.
• Implementation and operational experience in SAP modules such as FICO, MM, SD, PS, QM, and S/4HANA Finance.
• Solid understanding of financial and supply chain business processes, including:
  • Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable
  • General Ledger & Fixed Assets
  • Payroll & Treasury
  • Procure-to-Pay (P2P)
  • Materials Management
  • Project Systems & Quality Management
• Exposure to non‑SAP financial systems is an advantage.
• Strong knowledge of project and programme management methodologies, with emphasis on Clean Core principles.
• Hands‑on experience across all phases of the project lifecycle.
• Proficiency in project management tools.
• Project management certification (e.g. PMP, PRINCE2) is a plus.

Soft Skills & Leadership Competencies

• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to manage diverse groups including business users, CFOs, senior management, IT teams, vendors, and public‑sector stakeholders.
• Excellent problem‑solving and decision‑making capabilities.
• Strong analytical skills with a big‑picture mindset, balanced with attention to critical details.
• Resilient, delivery‑focused, and outcomes‑driven.
• Comfortable operating in a VUCA (Volatile, Uncertain, Complex, Ambiguous) environment.
• Strong ability to manage pressure and competing priorities effectively.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Proven people leadership capability, with the ability to lead, motivate, coach, and drive collaboration across teams.
• Strong ability to translate strategic objectives into actionable operational plans, ensuring alignment with programme priorities.