Software and Application Manager (Japanese speaking)

About Us
ABeam Consulting is a global professional services company that specializes in delivering business transformation and technology solutions to clients across a wide range of industries. With a global presence and over 7500 employees worldwide we aim to be the transformation partner of choice for all of our clients.

Role Overview
This role is responsible for managing enterprise SAP S/4HANA applications and supporting global ERP transformation initiatives for multi-national manufacturing organisations across APAC and overseas subsidiaries.

The candidate will oversee SAP Sales & Distribution (SD)application lifecycle activities including solution governance, application enhancement management, deployment coordination, production support oversight, and global template standardisation.

The role requires strong experience in enterprise application delivery, cross-border ERP rollout programs, stakeholder coordination, and SAP S/4HANA application management within multinational business environments.

Key Responsibilities

· Manage SAP S/4HANA SD application lifecycle including governance, enhancements, deployment, and production support

· Support global ERP transformation and multi-country SAP rollout projects

· Drive business process harmonisation and global template standardisation

· Coordinate System Integration Testing (SIT), UAT, migration rehearsal, and go-live readiness

· Manage change requests, enhancement prioritisation, and release coordination

· Ensure system stability, performance, and issue resolution across regions

· Act as liaison between business stakeholders, IT teams, and regional subsidiaries

· Lead and mentor junior consultants and support PMO reporting and governance activities

Job Requirements

• Minimum Degree qualification in any field.
• 5–10 years of experience in SAP S/4HANA or enterprise application (ERP) projects
• Must have consulting firm experience (SAP implementation or ERP transformation)
• Strong experience in SAP Sales & Distribution (SD) or Order-to-Cash processes
• Proven experience in global ERP rollout, template standardisation, and multi-country implementation projects
• Experience managing application lifecycle activities including enhancement, testing, deployment, and production support
• Strong stakeholder management experience across business and IT teams
• Experience working in multinational or manufacturing environments preferred
• Preferably bilingual in English and Japanese (for HQ coordination and regional communication)
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and coordination skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple workstreams in complex environments

Certifications or Equivalent Knowledge

• SAP Certified Application Associate – SAP S/4HANA SD or equivalent SAP certification
• SAP S/4HANA implementation / functional certification (preferred)
• Fundamental Information Technology Engineer Examination (IPA, Japan) or equivalent IT foundation knowledge
• Knowledge of enterprise systems lifecycle, ERP implementation methodology, and application governance frameworks
• Understanding of IT service management and system change control processes

Why Join Us
At ABeam Consulting, we place a strong emphasis on collaboration, and helping our employees grow and develop their skills, offering a supportive and empowering work environment. With a presence in multiple countries and a diverse range of clients, ABeam Consulting offers an exciting and dynamic workplace for individuals looking to build a career in consulting. ABeam Consulting has also recently joined SAP’s regional strategic partner initiative as their first regional partner in the region and has also been recognized by UiPath as a Diamond Partner in providing RPA solutions. With such accolades, we aim to continue driving enterprise and digital transformation initiatives in order to transform the way people work and communicate in the digital age. In addition, our industry team is working tirelessly in order to bring more solutions to the banking and finance sector.