Software and Application Manager (Japanese speaking)

ABEAM CONSULTING (SINGAPORE) PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

abeam consulting (singapore) pte. ltd. is seeking an experienced consultant to manage enterprise SAP S/4HANA applications and support global ERP transformation initiatives. The ideal candidate will have 5–10 years of experience in SAP S/4HANA or ERP projects and must have consulting firm experience. You'll be responsible for overseeing SAP SD application lifecycle activities, managing deployments, and driving global template standardisation.

Fluency in English and Japanese is preferred for effective communication with headquarters and regional teams.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of experience in SAP S/4HANA or enterprise application projects.
• Consulting firm experience (SAP implementation or ERP transformation).
• Experience managing application lifecycle activities including enhancements and deployments.

Responsibilities

• Manage SAP S/4HANA SD application lifecycle including governance and support.
• Support global ERP transformation and multi-country SAP rollout projects.
• Coordinate System Integration Testing (SIT) and readiness activities.

Skills

SAP S/4HANA

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Coordination skills

Bilingual in English and Japanese

Education

Degree qualification in any field

Tools

SAP Certified Application Associate

Job description

Role Overview

This role is responsible for managing enterprise SAP S/4HANA applications and supporting global ERP transformation initiatives for multi-national manufacturing organisations across APAC and overseas subsidiaries.

The candidate will oversee SAP Sales & Distribution (SD) application lifecycle activities including solution governance, application enhancement management, deployment coordination, production support oversight, and global template standardisation.

The role requires strong experience in enterprise application delivery, cross-border ERP rollout programs, stakeholder coordination, and SAP S/4HANA application management within multinational business environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage SAP S/4HANA SD application lifecycle including governance, enhancements, deployment, and production support
• Support global ERP transformation and multi-country SAP rollout projects
• Drive business process harmonisation and global template standardisation
• Coordinate System Integration Testing (SIT), UAT, migration rehearsal, and go‑live readiness
• Manage change requests, enhancement prioritisation, and release coordination
• Ensure system stability, performance, and issue resolution across regions
• Act as liaison between business stakeholders, IT teams, and regional subsidiaries
• Lead and mentor junior consultants and support PMO reporting and governance activities

Job Requirements

• Minimum Degree qualification in any field.
• 5–10 years of experience in SAP S/4HANA or enterprise application (ERP) projects.
• Must have consulting firm experience (SAP implementation or ERP transformation).
• Strong experience in SAP Sales & Distribution (SD) or Order-to-Cash processes.
• Proven experience in global ERP rollout, template standardisation, and multi-country implementation projects.
• Experience managing application lifecycle activities including enhancement, testing, deployment, and production support.
• Strong stakeholder management experience across business and IT teams.
• Experience working in multinational or manufacturing environments preferred.
• Preferably bilingual in English and Japanese (for HQ coordination and regional communication).
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and coordination skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple workstreams in complex environments.

Certifications or Equivalent Knowledge

• SAP Certified Application Associate – SAP S/4HANA SD or equivalent SAP certification.
• SAP S/4HANA implementation / functional certification (preferred).
• Fundamental Information Technology Engineer Examination (IPA, Japan) or equivalent IT foundation knowledge.
• Knowledge of enterprise systems lifecycle, ERP implementation methodology, and application governance frameworks.
• Understanding of IT service management and system change control processes.