KPMG Advisory

Technology Enablement, Procurement Project Manager, Associate Director

KPMG Advisory
BusinessSingaporeFull-time1 weeks ago

About the role

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KPMG is seeking a Procurement Project Manager (Associate Director) to lead end-to-end supply chain and procurement transformation projects for global clients. The role involves managing project planning, governance, risk, stakeholder communication, and vendor management, with a focus on implementing SCM applications like COUPA, Jaggaer, and SAP S4/HANA. Based in Singapore, the ideal candidate has over 12 years of consulting experience and a PMP certification.

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Key Responsibilities

  • Leads the planning, executing and implementation of multiple Supply Chain and Procurement projects and roll outs.
  • Drive solution design, presales, and delivery across global clients.
  • Lead from front on Business Process set-up workshop by demonstrating domain/industry experience on best practices.
  • Project Governance – monitors and controls on project scope, schedule, budget, risk & issues.
  • Ensure the project follows organization's governance standards.
  • Risk Management - Identifying potential risks and developing strategies to mitigate them. Regularly monitoring risks and implementing contingency plans when required.
  • Stakeholder Communication - Maintaining effective communication with all project stakeholders, including business users, IT teams, executives, and external vendors.
  • Scope Management - Managing changes to the project scope and assessing their impacts.
  • Project Execution - Coordinating and supervising the work of the project team, assigning tasks, and ensuring that project activities are progressing as planned.
  • Issue Resolution - Addressing and resolving project issues that may arise during the implementation, ensuring minimal impact on project objectives.
  • Reporting - Providing regular status updates to project stakeholders and senior management, including progress reports, key performance indicators (KPIs), and any deviations from the original plan.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university (preferred).
  • Minimum 12+ years in supply chain and procurement consulting or relevant industry roles, with a proven track record of delivering successful projects and driving measurable business impact.
  • Experience with at least one SCM application, such as SAP S4/HANA, COUPA, Jaggaer, o9, iValua, or Zycus.
  • Strong expertise in supply chain planning, logistics, inventory management, procurement, and/or distribution.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead project teams, manage client relationships, and influence stakeholders at all levels.
  • PMP certification is required.
  • Experience with hybrid agile or full agile methodology.
  • Ability to translate technical requirements into comprehensive client proposals that address business needs.
  • Strong ability to develop effective presentations and articulate ideas to all levels of management.
  • Passion for staying updated on technological advancements, recommending service improvements and cost-saving measures.