IT Project Manager – ERP Implementation ( 1 year Contract role)
Our client is a global logistics provider having its corporate global headquarters in Singapore.
Our client is seeking an experienced and strong-willed IT Project Manager to lead the transition from Microsoft Dynamics NAV to a more robust ERP system. As the project manager, you will be critical in ensuring a smooth migration, optimizing business processes, and enhancing overall efficiency. If you have a strong background in project management, ERP implementations, and stakeholder collaboration, we encourage you to apply.
PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Managing the day-to-day project management
- Consider all key stakeholders’ needs in the project
- Provide required IT expertise during the project.
- Ensure adoption and implementation of new ERP by December 2024.
- Owner of IT project budget, specs, and timeline control
- Travel to key company locations outside Singapore, e.g., Italy, the US, and Indonesia
- Plan and undertake analysis of joint projects with significant implications for the ERP
Reporting into the IT Head, your key responsibilities will be as below:
Project Planning and Execution:
- Define the project scope and establish the project charter
- Create the project plan and plan the testing phase – technical, functional, and UAT
- Lead the implementation of the new ERP system, including milestone planning, risk management, and external vendor coordination
- Collaborate with stakeholders to define project scope, objectives, and success criteria.
- Participate in architecture solution discussions and drive the delivery of the solution.
Requirements Gathering and Functional Specification:
- Gather requirements from key business stakeholders and translate them into functional specifications.
- Ensure alignment between business needs and technical solutions.
- Determine the transitioning ERP system and support decisions on the final ERP adoption.
Team Management and Project Implementation:
- Work closely with the application team on a project basis, assigning work and reviewing code.
- Convert data from NAV and collect necessary business data for transition.
- Maintain prompt communication and provide timely reports to business stakeholders on project status.
- Monitor project progress related to quality, costs, planning, and resource allocation.
Change Management:
- Demonstrate a strong personality to engage the stakeholders and ensure the project’s completion.
- Communicate the benefits of transitioning to the new ERP system to stakeholders.
- Manage change requests and address any resistance to system adoption.
Security and Compliance:
- Collaborate with IT security professionals to ensure data security during the transition.
- Address compliance requirements related to data privacy and regulations.
Budget and Reporting:
Take budgetary responsibility for the ERP rollout & Prepare reporting packages for the steering committee.
Plan GO-live
- Test access proper limitations & confirm accurate data migration
- Test with actual use case
- Functional test
MINIMUM EXPECTED YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
- 5-10 years of relevant experience managing transition projects for ERP: NAV/Business Central 365, SAP, Oracle, Sage, etc.
- Degree or Diploma in Information Technology, Computer Science, or Engineering
- Familiar with common ERP modules, workflows, functionalities, etc.
- Working knowledge of ERP provider's contract terms and specifics
Singapore Citizen Or PR Preferred!