Manager - IT (SAP Fico)

Job Function

Information Technology

Job Summary

The Manager - Applications (Information Technology) leads and sets the direction for executing cross-functional and regional programmes from initiation to completion. He/She partners with business leaders and determines programme goals that support business objectives and strategies. He/She directs a team of professionals and third-party vendors or service providers towards reaching organisational goals related to programmes. He/She manages risks that affect the delivery of outcomes. He/She designs, develops and implements operating policies.
As one who directs multiple programmes, he/she adopts a broad, global perspective and is confident in making critical decisions and handles competing resource needs with implications on various projects and stakeholders. He/She is an excellent leader who has a passion for mentoring and developing professionals in the team.

Job Responsibilities/Key Tasks(External)

Set programme management framework 
•    Serve as Subject Matter Expert on programme management by defining framework, templates, tools and systems to deliver on cost, time and quality metrics 
•    Drive organisational capability to effectively apply the programme management framework 
•    Develop a system to measure conformance to the application of programme management framework and take corrective actions 

Oversee programme planning 
•    Review the integrated programme plan to ensure the delivery of  time, cost and quality metrics across the programme 
•    Set expectations for periodic and milestone reviews including status reports, programme risk identification and other dashboards 

Oversee programme implementation 
•    Review programme progress  
•    Guide junior staff to develop corrective actions, as needed 
•    Develop credibility with stakeholders to deepen client relationships  
•    Work with division and cross-divisional management and project or programme sponsors to gain agreement and manage expectations 
•    Guide and support junior staff in resolving client escalations and make trade-off decisions as needed to reconcile deliverables with client objectives 
•    Provide expert programme delivery advice and guidance to the team 

Manage Department 
•    Oversee department management including budgets, forecasting, work allocations and staffing 
•    Develop staff through ongoing coaching, mentoring and career discussions  
•    Define common goals, direction and accountability among staff 
•    Drive effective performance management practices within department in accordance with organisation policies and procedures 

Job Requirements

Professional Qualifications & Relevant Experience

- Degree in any IT related field or Computing Field

- 7-10 years of working experience

- Experience in SAP Fico and S4 Hana is preferred