SAP Project Manager

• Practice SAP

• Technologies SAP Technology Jobs

• Location Riverside, United States

• Type Contract

SAP Project Manager – Bilingual (Japanese/English) – Manufacturing Transformation

We are currently assembling a high-performing team of Bilingual SAP Consultants and a Project Manager (JP/EN) to support an exciting multi-site SAP transformation initiative within the manufacturing sector. This program involves close collaboration with both business and IT stakeholders across Japan.

As the SAP Project Manager, you will play a key leadership role in delivering end-to-end transformation success across multiple sites. You’ll manage planning, risk & execution, ensuring smooth coordination between internal teams, vendors and implementation partners.
Key Responsibilities:

• Lead project planning, RAID management and delivery governance
• Oversee vendor/SI performance ensuring on-time and quality deliverables
• Drive site readiness, go-live and hypercare activities
• Coordinate closely with business and IT teams across Japan
• Support change enablement, including stakeholder engagement, floor-level coaching, SOP/training alignment and feedback loop establishment

Ideal Profile:

• Proven track record as an SAP Project Manager in large-scale or multi-site deployments
• Strong experience within manufacturing environments
• Excellent stakeholder and vendor management skills
• Bilingual proficiency in Japanese and English (business level or higher)
• Hands-on understanding of SAP modules such as FI/CO, SD, MM, PP, QM, WM, PPDS or DMC is advantageous

Type: Contract
Start Date: Immediate
Duration: 2 years 
Rate: Competitive
Location: Japan
Language: Japanese and English
Team Contact: shakeel.safdar@next-ventures.com

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