Senior SAP Project Manager [SAP S/4HANA Implementation & Maintenance]

NCS; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

NCS is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager with a strong SAP S/4HANA background to lead end-to-end delivery across SAP modules, governance, and multi-stakeholder environments in the APAC region, with Singapore citizen eligibility for government-related projects.

You will oversee project initiation through stabilization, manage scope, timelines, budgets, and risks, and coordinate cross-functional teams including vendors to ensure successful deployments and steady-state operations.

Qualifications

• 12–15 years of total IT experience with at least 8 years in SAP project delivery.
• Led at least two full lifecycle SAP S/4HANA implementations.
• Experience managing SAP AMS / support operations in S/4HANA.
• Solid understanding of SAP modules (FICO, MM, PM, SD, PP, etc.).
• Knowledge of SAP Activate and project management frameworks.
• PM/PRINCE2/PMP or equivalent certification is a strong plus.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to drive delivery in multi-stakeholder environments.
• Government project sensitivity requires Singapore Citizen.

Responsibilities

• Lead full lifecycle SAP S/4HANA implementations from initiation to stabilization.
• Define scope, timelines, budget, risks, issues, and dependencies.
• Oversee SAP AMS and ongoing maintenance/enhancement workstreams.
• Ensure governance, quality standards, and audit/compliance.
• Manage relationships with business leaders, IT, and external partners.
• Facilitate workshops, steering committees, and project reporting.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including vendors and internal staff.
• Drive change management and organizational readiness for deployments.

Skills

SAP S/4HANA

Project management

Stakeholder management

Governance & risk

Vendor & cross-functional lead

SAP AMS / support operations

SAP modules FICO/MM/PM/SD/PP

SAP Activate methodology

Leadership & people management

Communication & reporting

Agile/Hybrid project frameworks

Singapore Citizen

Job description

• Full-time
• Department: Others

Company Description

NCSis a leading technology services firm thatoperatesacross the Asia Pacific region in over 20 cities, providing consulting, digital services, technology solutions, and more. We believe in harnessing the power of technology to achieve extraordinary things, creating lasting value and impact for our communities, partners, and people. Our diverse workforce of 14,000 has delivered large-scale, mission‑critical, and multi‑platform projects for governments and enterprises in Singapore and the APAC region.

Job Description

Summary

We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager with a strong background in managing SAP S/4HANA implementation and maintenance projects. The ideal candidate will oversee end-to-end project delivery, lead cross‑functional teams, manage stakeholders, and ensure high-quality outcomes across both project and operational support environments.

This role requires deep SAP program management experience, strong governance skills, and the ability to drive successful delivery in complex, multi‑stakeholder environments

What will you do?

Project Delivery & Governance

• Lead and manage full lifecycle SAP S/4HANA implementation projects—from project initiation, planning, and execution to deployment and stabilization.
• Define and manage project scope, timelines, budget, risks, issues, and dependencies.
• Oversee delivery of application maintenance and enhancement workstreams for ongoing S/4HANA operations.
• Ensure adherence to project governance, quality standards, and audit/compliance requirements.

Stakeholder Management

• Serve as the primary point of contact for business leaders, IT leadership, and external partners.
• Facilitate workshops, steering committee meetings, and regular project status reporting.
• Align business requirements with technical teams to ensure clarity, feasibility, and strategic fit.
• Manage and coordinate work across internal teams, SAP functional consultants, technical developers, and vendors.
• Drive team motivation, collaboration, and productivity with clear communication and direction.
• Ensure effective change management, training, and organizational readiness for deployments.

Solution & Process Oversight

• Work with functional leads (MM, FICO, PM, SD, PP, QM, etc.) to ensure end‑to‑end integration across SAP modules.
• Support review of functional designs, RICEFW specifications, testing strategies, and cutover plans.
• Work closely with support teams to ensure smooth transition from project to operations (hypercare to steady state).

Risk, Issue & Change Management

• Proactively identify project risks and issues, recommend mitigation plans, and drive timely resolution.
• Manage change requests, assess impacts, and oversee approval/implementation processes.
• Ensure all deliverables meet quality, performance, and business objectives

Qualifications

The ideal candidate should possess:

• Minimum 12–15 years of overall IT experience, with at least 8 years managing SAP projects.
• Proven experience leading at least two full lifecycle SAP S/4HANA implementations.
• Strong experience managing SAP AMS / support operations in an S/4HANA environment.
• Solid understanding of SAP modules (FICO, MM, PM, SD, PP, etc.) and cross‑functional dependencies.
• Knowledge of SAP Activate methodology, project management frameworks, and best practices.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage large, diverse teams including vendors, integrators, and internal staff.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making abilities.
• Project Management certification (PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent) is a strong plus
• Strong leadership and people management capability, with experience leading multi‑disciplinary teams.
• Ability to translate complex technical topics into business‑friendly communication.
• Customer‑focused mindset: proactive, responsive, solution‑oriented.
• Proven ability to manage projects under tight timelines and changing priorities.
• Competent in preparing executive‑level reports, dashboards, and presentations.
• Experience with Agile/Hybrid project frameworks is a plus.
• Understanding of integration challenges, data migration complexities, and infrastructure dependencies in SAP programs
• Due to government project sensitivity, we will only consider Singapore Citizen

Additional Information

We are driven by our AEIOU beliefs—Adventure, Excellence, Integrity, Ownership, and Unity—and we seek individuals who embody these values in both their professional and personal lives. We are committed to our Impact: Valuing our clients, Growing our people, and Creating our future.

Together, we make the extraordinary happen.

Learn more about us at ncs.co and visit our LinkedIn career site.