Bilingual SAP Project Manager
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Posted on:
31-10-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
We are seeking a highly experienced SAP Project Manager to lead a large-scale SAP S/4HANA implementation and Japan localization deployment for a global automotive manufacturing group. The ideal candidate brings deep SAP expertise proven leadership in APAC rollout programs and strong bilingual communication skills to drive business transformation across Japan operations.
Required Experience:
> 20 years of SAP experience with 15 years in SAP Project/Program Management
> Successful track record of 34 SAP S/4HANA/ECC global template rollout programs in APAC/Japan
> Automotive or manufacturing industry background
> Strong understanding of Japan localization legal and business processes
> Executive-level stakeholder management and change leadership
> Excellent communication and team leadership skills
Key Responsibilities:
> Lead end-to-end SAP S/4HANA Japan deployment based on global template
> Manage the full project lifecycle: planning design build testing cutover and go-live support
> Coordinate with global headquarters and regional teams for template alignment and rollout execution
> Manage cross-functional teams external vendors and SI partners
> Drive executive stakeholder engagement change management and communication
> Ensure compliance with Japanese legal tax and business requirements
> Provide governance project reporting and risk mitigation
> Lead user training UAT and post-go-live hypercare
Languages:
> Fluent Japanese & English (business level required)
> Chinese proficiency is a plus
Education:
> Masters degree in Business Administration IT Engineering or equivalent
Ideal Candidate Profile:
> Veteran SAP delivery leader
> Deep automotive manufacturing process knowledge
> Skilled in global/local stakeholder management
> Adept at cultural communication across Japan & global HQ
> Hands-on leadership with strong ownership mindset
Company Industry
IT Services and IT Consulting
Key Skills
- Business Process
- Key Stakeholders
- Module
- MM
- QM
- To-Be
- ABAP
- Project Management
- HR
- Java
- BPC
- ECC
- SAP Project
- FICO
