Complex Project Manager – Global SAP S4HANA at Encora (Singapore)
Encora· Singapore·
Job description
Job Title - Complex Project Manager – Global SAP S4HANA
Experience - 10+ years
Location - Singapore
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Complex Project Manager to lead a large-scale Global SAP S/4HANA Transformation Program focused on standardizing and harmonizing business processes across multiple regions, business units, and legal entities. The successful candidate will drive global template design, coordinate multi-country deployments, and manage cross-functional teams in a complex global environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end delivery of complex SAP S/4HANA transformation programs from planning through deployment and stabilization.
- Drive the design, governance, and implementation of a global SAP template, balancing standardization with local business requirements.
- Manage global rollout and deployment waves across multiple countries and regions.
- Oversee project scope, timelines, budgets, dependencies, risks, and issue management.
- Coordinate globally distributed teams, including business stakeholders, SAP functional and technical teams, system integrators, and external vendors.
- Manage cutover planning, data migration, testing, go-live activities, and hypercare support.
- Ensure integration across SAP S/4HANA, SAP Fiori, SAP BTP, Ariba, SuccessFactors, BW/Analytics, and third-party applications.
- Provide executive-level reporting, governance, and stakeholder management.
- Drive organizational change management, user training, and business adoption activities.
Mandatory Requirements
- Proven experience managing large-scale SAP S/4HANA transformation programs in global organizations.
- Strong hands-on experience with global template design and multi-country/multi-region SAP deployments.
- Deep understanding of SAP processes across Finance and Logistics domains.
- Experience with SAP ecosystem integrations and end-to-end business process transformation.
- Demonstrated success managing globally distributed teams across multiple time zones.
- Experience with SAP Activate methodology and multiple full-lifecycle SAP implementations.
- Strong knowledge of data migration, cutover planning, deployment management, and hypercare support.
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and leadership capabilities.
- Consulting or professional services background preferred.
Preferred Certifications
- PMP, PRINCE2, Agile, or equivalent Project Management certifications.
- SAP S/4HANA and/or SAP Activate certifications.
- Change Management certifications.
Why work at Encora
- Culture & Recognition: Certified “Great Place to Work” in multiple regions; recognized by Comparably for Career Growth, Best Engineering Team, Best Company for Diversity, and Company Happiness.
- Remote/Hybrid Policy: Flexible work-from-home scheme; remote workers in Mexico receive a monthly allowance of MXN 700 for internet/electricity, plus desk and chair after 3 months. No dress code, pet-friendly environment.
- Perks & Benefits (varies by location):
- Top-of-the-line MacBook Pro
- Unlimited book budget and training/certification support
- Private health insurance (including family) with dental and life insurance
- 12 days paid vacation from day one (Mexico), 5 days PTO, 30 days aguinaldo (mandatory annual bonus)
- Psychotherapy support (12 sessions covered fully)
- Savings fund, grocery vouchers, and snack stations in select offices
- Considerations: Compensation inconsistency across geographies and accounts; project-dependent stability; change fatigue from post-acquisition integration. Candidates should confirm review cycles, salary bands, and account assignment during interviews.