SAP Demand & Project Manager

Location Yokohama
Discipline Information Technology
Job type Permanent
Salary Negotiatable
Reference 48045

Multinational company offering sustainable technologies for Green Economy.

Job Responsibilities 

  • Serve as an IT business partner for SAP ERP and other enterprise systems, acting as a bridge between internal stakeholders and the central IT team to gather requirements and recommend appropriate solutions.

  • Engage in all stages of software implementation, from initial design through rollout, while ensuring projects stay on schedule and within budget.

  • Collaborate with key users to define testing scenarios, oversee external consultants during testing, and organize user training sessions as necessary.

  • Function as the main contact for IT help desk requests, managing issue resolution, validation, and solution rollout.

  • Work closely with the IT Director, Line Manager, and Process Owner to oversee change development initiatives.

  • Support HR and Process Owners in setting up user profiles and addressing security matters, including compliance with Segregation of Duties (SoD).

  • Ensure adherence to IT audit standards, such as SOX compliance requirements.

  • Lead change management efforts and support successful adoption of new IT systems and processes.

  • Manage local enterprise IT applications (e.g., SAP, Smart Factory Systems) and coordinate projects in the role of Local Demand Manager.

  • Contribute to business process improvement and seamless IT solution integration.

Education & Experience Requirements 

  • A university degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related discipline; additional certifications in SAP, PMP, or ITIL are considered beneficial.

  • 5 to 7 years of professional experience in a multinational environment, specifically as a Demand Manager or Business Consultant.

  • Strong track record in implementing, rolling out, and maintaining SAP systems; familiarity with other enterprise software is an added advantage.

  • Solid understanding of core business processes across at least two functional areas such as Order-to-Cash, Purchase-to-Pay, Finance & Controlling, or Demand-to-Supply.

  • Well-developed project management abilities with experience leading diverse, cross-cultural teams.

  • Extensive knowledge of IT infrastructure, systems, and development practices.

  • High proficiency in both English and Japanese, with a minimum language competency equivalent to B2 level.

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset, combined with a practical, hands-on attitude.

  • Willing and able to travel for work both domestically and internationally, with flexibility to operate from mobile office setups in Yokohama, Fujisawa, or Okayama.