ERP & Systems Lead (Digital Transformation) | S$5,000 basic

Digital Transformation Lead

• Technology Evangelist | ERP & Systems Architect | AI & Innovation

• Location: Woodlands Close, Singapore (Near Admiralty MRT)

• Working Days/Hours: Monday – Friday, 9:00am – 6:00pm

A dynamic manufacturing and engineering firm in Singapore, currently at a pivotal stage of technological transformation. The organization is investing in modern ERP platforms, eCommerce solutions, and AI-driven systems to enhance operational efficiency, drive innovation, and strengthen its competitive advantage in the next decade.

The Opportunity

This role is about strategic evaluation, implementation leadership, and driving business growth through technology.

This is a hands-on leadership role, reporting directly to the CEO, for a commercially astute and technically fluent professional. The Digital Transformation Lead will evaluate, implement, and oversee technology platforms, AI initiatives, and process improvements across the business. This role is strategic and implementation-focused — not helpdesk or IT operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and own the company’s technology roadmap aligned to business strategy, growth goals, and operational realities

• Serve as primary technology advisor to the CEO, providing commercially grounded recommendations

• Evaluate competitive and technology landscapes to identify opportunities for advantage

• Lead the decommissioning of legacy systems and manage transitions to next-generation platforms

• Lead ERP platform evaluation (NetSuite, SAP Business One, Microsoft Dynamics 365 BC, Odoo, Infor Visual, etc.)

• Assess and recommend PIM solutions and accounting systems suitable for manufacturing and eCommerce integration

• Build evaluation frameworks, including vendor demos, scored proposals, and total cost of ownership analysis

• Oversee Phase 2 rollout of BigCommerce, coordinating requirements, UAT, go-live, and post-launch stabilization

• Ensure seamless integration with ERP, PIM, and accounting systems

• Lead ERP implementation projects end-to-end

• Manage external implementation partners and ensure adherence to scope, timelines, and quality

• Facilitate workshops, data migration, configuration, testing, training, and change management

• Identify and pilot AI and automation solutions across business functions

• Develop a phased, commercially justified AI adoption roadmap

• Promote a culture of digital innovation within the organization

• Navigate grant programs (EDG, PSG, EDB) to maximize funding opportunities

• Ensure compliance with grant requirements, including project planning, certified consultant engagement, and measurable productivity outcomes

• Conduct structured requirements-gathering and process mapping across departments

• Identify inefficiencies and ensure technology solutions address root causes

• Run structured RFP processes, vendor evaluation, and contract negotiations

• Manage vendor accountability for deliverables, timelines, quality standards, and support SLAs

Required Qualifications & Experience

Education:

• Degree in IT, Business Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

• Project management certifications (PMP, PRINCE2) or ERP-specific certifications advantageous

Technology & Systems Experience:

• Proven experience evaluating and implementing ERP systems in manufacturing or engineering

• Practical knowledge of ERP platforms (NetSuite, SAP Business One, Microsoft Dynamics 365 BC, Odoo, etc.)

• Familiarity with PIM systems and BigCommerce or equivalent eCommerce platforms

• Understanding of system integration approaches: native connectors, iPaaS platforms, APIs

• Demonstrated interest and experience in AI tools, automation platforms, and intelligent agents

Project Management & Delivery:

• Experience leading end-to-end technology implementations

• Strong in business requirements gathering, process mapping, and functional specification development

• Proven vendor management in structured delivery frameworks

Singapore Market Knowledge:

• Familiarity with Singapore grants (EDG, PSG, EDB) and certified consultant requirements

Success Metrics

First 90 Days:

• Deep understanding of operations and current technology landscape

• Legacy system decommissioning plan confirmed

• BigCommerce Phase 2 milestones visible

• ERP/PIM evaluation framework defined, vendors engaged

• Government grants opportunities identified

6–12 Months:

• ERP/PIM platform selected and approved by the board

• EDG grant application submitted with maximum eligible funding

• ERP implementation underway with structured governance

• AI adoption roadmap defined and at least one tool piloted

• CEO and management team fully briefed on technology status and roadmap