The Role
Lead the APAC implementation and rollout of Kinaxis on a 12-month contract. Execute established rollout strategy, coordinate cross-functional stakeholders and external SI partners, oversee system integrations (ERP, Master Data, InfoSec), manage governance, budgets, risks, status reporting, and change control, provide executive updates, and complete knowledge transfer to assume APAC execution ownership.
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Overview
We are seeking an experienced **Senior IT Project Manager** to lead the **APAC implementation and rollout of Kinaxis**, the organization's enterprise supply chain planning platform. This is a **12-month contract opportunity** to support a planned transition, with an approximately **6-week knowledge transfer period** to ensure a smooth handover.
The overall implementation strategy, governance framework, and rollout methodology have already been established. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving execution across APAC markets, coordinating cross-functional stakeholders, overseeing system integrations, managing project governance, identifying and mitigating risks, and ensuring the successful delivery of the rollout within scope, timeline, and quality expectations.
This is an execution-focused transformation PM role requiring strong supply chain planning, enterprise implementation, and global rollout experience within manufacturing or CPG environments.
Must Haves
10+ years of enterprise project management experience leading large-scale software implementations
Supply chain planning experience (Kinaxis, SAP IBP, Blue Yonder, o9, OMP, Anaplan, etc.)
Experience leading global or regional rollouts, ideally across APAC
Manufacturing, CPG, or complex supply chain industry background
Strong systems integration experience (ERP, Master Data, Architecture, InfoSec, third-party applications)
Proven ability to manage executive stakeholders, vendors, and cross-functional teams in a matrixed environment
Experience with project governance, budgeting, risk management, status reporting, and SDLC processes
Preferred
Direct Kinaxis implementation or rollout experience (largest differentiator)
PMP, SAFe, CSM, or similar certifications
Prior experience supporting APAC markets (Singapore, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, China, Australia)
Day-to-Day
Drive APAC rollout activities and manage project plans, milestones, and dependencies
Partner with Program Manager, Leadership, business stakeholders, technical teams, and external SI partners
Manage risks, issues, escalations, and change control processes
Coordinate with Architecture, InfoSec, Master Data, and Integration teams
Provide executive-level status reporting and project health updates
Complete knowledge transfer with the current PM and assume ownership of APAC execution
Team Structure
Core Project Team: 12–15 people
Stakeholders: ~25 cross-functional partners
Reports to: Chris (administrative), Kelly (day-to-day)
Works alongside external Systems Integrator PM; responsible for deliverables and timelines, not direct people management
Ideal Candidate
A senior PM who has successfully led enterprise supply chain planning implementations in a manufacturing or CPG environment, managed global/APAC rollouts, understands complex system integrations, and can step into an established program and execute with minimal ramp-up.
Skills Required
- 10+ years of enterprise project management experience leading large-scale software implementations
- Supply chain planning experience (Kinaxis, SAP IBP, Blue Yonder, o9, OMP, Anaplan, etc.)
- Experience leading global or regional rollouts, ideally across APAC
- Manufacturing, CPG, or complex supply chain industry background
- Strong systems integration experience (ERP, Master Data, Architecture, InfoSec, third-party applications)
- Proven ability to manage executive stakeholders, vendors, and cross-functional teams in a matrixed environment
- Experience with project governance, budgeting, risk management, status reporting, and SDLC processes
- Direct Kinaxis implementation or rollout experience
- PMP, SAFe, CSM, or similar certifications
- Prior experience supporting APAC markets (Singapore, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, China, Australia)
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The Company
What We Do
Valenta is a global service provider that combines AI-powered intelligent automation with on-demand staffing to help small and mid-sized businesses eliminate manual work, cut costs, and scale operations faster. They specialize in process consulting, digital transformation, and staff augmentation, delivering these as a managed service to help businesses grow through effective staffing solutions and improved operational efficiencies.
