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 9000 employees worldwide we aim to be the transformation partner of choice for all of our clients.

Role Overview

This role is responsible for overseeing and coordinating the development, implementation, enhancement and management of enterprise software systems and application solutions supporting business operations across multinational environments.

The candidate will oversee software and application solutions from requirements definition and solution evaluation through development coordination, testing, implementation and deployment. The role also involves monitoring the results and quality of software solutions and projects, coordinating Proof-of-Concept and solution evaluation activities, and providing technical expertise on software and platform enhancements while considering appropriate security, operational and implementation risks.

The role requires strong experience in enterprise application management, application development and enhancement, business and system requirements analysis, solution evaluation, application implementation, technology project governance and coordination across business, technology, development and regional stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Oversee the development, implementation and enhancement of enterprise software systems and application solutions supporting business operations

Coordinate software and application solution requirements, development activities, implementation planning and enhancement initiatives across business and technology functions

Oversee the evaluation and selection of application solutions based on business requirements, system requirements, technical feasibility, system impact and implementation considerations

Coordinate business and system requirements analysis, fit-gap assessments, system impact assessments and application enhancement requirements

Coordinate solution development and application enhancement activities with technology, development, business and regional teams

Monitor the results, quality, progress and effectiveness of software solutions and application projects implemented across the organisation

Monitor application requirements, implementation status, issues, deliverables, readiness and stakeholder feedback to support quality and successful solution delivery

Oversee and coordinate application testing, user acceptance testing, deployment, rollout, business readiness and post-implementation activities

Support the development and evaluation of Proof-of-Concepts and solution initiatives where required to assess functionality, technical feasibility and business suitability

Provide technical expertise and application knowledge in the development and enhancement of software and platform features, taking into consideration appropriate security, operational, regulatory and implementation risks

Coordinate application issues, enhancement requirements and solution delivery between business users, technology and development teams, vendors and overseas stakeholders

Support application and technology project governance, including implementation monitoring, risk management, change management and issue resolution

Assess business, operational and regulatory requirements and coordinate the required software and application enhancements

Support technology transformation, application integration, solution standardisation and continuous improvement initiatives across multinational business environments

Coordinate the implementation and enhancement of enterprise applications and technology solutions across regional and overseas business units

Job Requirements

Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in enterprise software applications, application implementation, application enhancement, technology transformation or technology project delivery

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant discipline, or equivalent professional experience

Strong experience in enterprise software and application implementation, development coordination and application enhancement

Experience in business and system requirements analysis, fit-gap assessment, system impact assessment and solution evaluation

Experience coordinating software or application development activities with business, technology and development teams

Strong understanding of the software and application lifecycle, including requirements, solution development, testing, implementation, deployment and post-implementation support

Experience monitoring application quality, project progress, implementation issues, risks, deliverables and business readiness

Experience in solution evaluation, technical feasibility assessment and Proof-of-Concept or solution assessment activities

Experience in application governance, technology project governance, risk management, change management and process standardisation

Experience coordinating vendors, technology teams and regional or overseas stakeholders

Experience working in multinational or cross-border technology and application implementation environments

Experience with enterprise applications supporting banking, transaction banking, cash management, payments, financial operations or other regulated business environments is advantageous

Knowledge of payment transformation and ISO 20022 is advantageous

Experience with technology transformation, RPA, enterprise collaboration platforms, HR applications, e-signature solutions or other enterprise software solutions is advantageous

Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, project coordination and stakeholder management skills

Ability to manage and coordinate multiple software and application initiatives across business and technical teams

Strong English communication skills

Strong Japanese communication skills, with professional business-level proficiency (equivalent to J