Project Manager

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Project Manager (ERP) shall be a part of our professional and dynamic team at Panasonic R&D Center Vietnam, leading ERP implementation and modernization projects for clients in manufacturing, distribution, and logistics.

The main duties and responsibilities are as follows:

• Communicate with customers for requirement analysis, project plan and project progress.

• Own project scope, schedule, effort, cost and risk for ERP implementation projects covering Finance / Accounting and Logistics / Supply Chain modules.

• Lead the full implementation lifecycle: fit-gap analysis, configuration, data migration, integration, SIT/UAT, training, cutover and post go-live support.

• Provide software proposal and estimation based on project requirement.

• Review all project documentation (BRD, FSD, test plan, data migration plan, cutover plan).

• Assign tasks to resources efficiently and lead a mixed team of functional consultants, BAs, developers, and testers.

• Control change requests and prevent scope creep; manage commercial and contractual impact with the customer.

• Report on project progress, issues, risks, technical solutions, etc. to the Department Head.

• Coordinate with third-party vendors, product partners, and customer-side IT teams.

• Support project members on technologies and provide solution decisions.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Nationality: Vietnamese

• Qualification: University or higher

• Years of experience: More than 5 years of working experience, including at least 3 years as BA or Developer in the corresponding business domain

• Preferred language: English; Japanese language skill is a plus, especially experience working with Japanese companies or Japanese clients

Compulsory Skills &Knowledge (Must have)

• University degree in Information Systems, Software Engineering, Accounting, Finance, Supply Chain or related majors.

• At least 3 years of experience as a Business Analyst or Developer in the corresponding business domain such as Finance, Accounting, Logistics or Supply Chain.

• Practical experience with at least one ERP platform: SAP S/4HANA or ECC, Microsoft Dynamics 365 F&O / Business Central, Oracle NetSuite, Odoo or Infor.

• Functional understanding of Finance & Accounting processes (GL, AP/AR, fixed assets, cost accounting, period close) and/or Logistics processes (procure-to-pay, order-to-cash, inventory, warehouse, distribution).

• Experience in project planning, project tracking, requirement management, risk management, quality control and communication management.

• Strong experience in development processes & manage KPI by CMMI, Agile...

• Strong sense of quality and client orientation.

• Leadership and negotiation skills.

Preferred Skills & Knowledge (Nice to have)

• Japanese language skills and/or experience working with Japanese companies or Japanese clients is a plus.

• On-site working experience in Japan is a plus.

• Knowledge of Vietnamese Accounting Standards (VAS), IFRS, GAAP

• CFA or FRM, or Professional Investor Certificate

• Banking or Finance work experience

• Experience in data migration from local accounting products (MISA, Fast, Bravo) to a global ERP platform.

• Experience integrating ERP with MES, WMS, CRM or licensed e-invoice providers.

• Having PMP, PRINCE2 or platform certification (SAP, Microsoft, NetSuite) is preferred.

• Able to work under tight schedule

BENEFITS:

1. Career Path Development

• Clearly defined long-term multi-career roadmap;

• Unlimited development & training opportunities (Language Training, Technical Training, Soft-skill Training, On-job Training, etc.)

• Overseas business trips (Japan, China, Singapore, US, Mexico, EU, etc.)

2. Work-life Balance

• Flexible working time that supports work-life balance (Core time: 9:00-16:00; 5 days from Monday - Friday/ week)

• Flexible lunch time;

• Additional special holiday

3. Wellness

• Well-protected with 24/7 personal accident and medical care insurance;

• Well-designed Annual Health Check-up program;

4. Activities

• Team-building activities; Birthday Party; Year-end party; Sport Day/ Family Day

• Summer Vacation (Trip to famous tourist spots domestic/ overseas,…)

5. Cash Benefits

• Attractive and competitive salary & bonus package depend on abilities, performance and competencies

• Diversified allowance scheme

6. Physical Environment

• Grade A Office with creative workplace and open space.

• Well-equipped facilities/ devices and professional working platforms.