The Program Integration Lead will be the technical and functional orchestrator across Kingfisher Vietnam programs, ensuring all systems work together as one ecosystem to support a successful factory go-live.
This includes SAP S/4HANA (ERP), SAP DMC (MES), O9 (Demand/Supply Planning), Data Platform, Shopfloor Capacity Planning/Scheduling, Infrastructure, and Vietnam compliance systems (e-Invoice, e-Receipt, e-Tax).
The role requires deep understanding of integration architecture, system interoperability, and cross-team orchestration, combined with strong communication skills to translate technical issues into business terms and business needs into technical requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
Cross-Program Integration Leadership:
- Define and lead the integration strategy across ERP, MES, Planning, Data, Infrastructure, and Compliance systems.
- Orchestrate collaboration across business units, technical teams, and vendors to ensure end-to-end interoperability.
- Manage interdependencies, integration risks, and technical issue resolution.
- Establish integration of governance, reporting, and compliance with global and local standards.
Technical Enablement & Architecture Alignment:
- Oversee the design and validation of system-to-system integrations (ERP MES, ERP Planning, MES Scheduling, ERP e-Tax, etc.).
- Ensure master data consistency and alignment of data models across systems.
- Govern middleware, APIs, ETL/data pipelines, and event-driven integrations for scalability and performance.
- Validate integration solutions against security, latency, and compliance requirements.
- Support Infrastructure readiness (networks, IT/OT connectivity, cloud/on-premise integration, monitoring).
Testing & Go-live Readiness:
- Orchestrate with Test leads on SIT and UAT cycles, ensuring end-to-end process validation across systems.
- Lead cut-over sequencing and integration checkpoints, including fallback and recovery scenarios.
- Ensure readiness of compliance systems (e-Invoice, e-Tax, e-Receipt) before go-live.
- Oversee monitoring and escalation protocols for hypercare.
Communication & Stakeholder Engagement:
- Act as the translator between technical teams and business leadership.
- Present complex integration topics in clear business language for executives and SteerCo.
- Convert business needs into actionable technical integration requirements for delivery teams.
- Build alignment across global IT standards, local factory needs, and regulatory obligations.
Must-Have Competencies & Skills:
- Integration Strategy & Leadership Proven ability to architect and lead complex multi-system integration programs.
- Enterprise Architecture & System Knowledge Strong grasp of SAP S/4HANA, SAP DMC, O9, APS/Capacity Planning, Data Platforms, and compliance systems.
- Technical Tools APIs, middleware (SAP CPI/PI/PO), ETL pipelines, event-driven architecture.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration Skilled in uniting ERP, MES, Planning, Infra, Data, and Compliance teams.
- Communication Excellence Ability to speak both technical and business language clearly and persuasively.
- Governance & Vendor Management Experienced in managing vendors to deliver within cost, scope, and timeline.
- Security & Performance Awareness Knowledge of secure, scalable, and high-performing integration practices.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in large-scale greenfield factory IT deployments.
- PMP/Prince2 or TOGAF certification (optional).
- Strong facilitation and leadership skills in multi-cultural environments.
What Success Looks Like:
- End-to-end systems integration delivered **on-time and on-budget** for Vietnam factory go-live.
- Seamless **data and process flow** across ERP, MES, Planning, and surrounding systems.
- Zero compliance gaps with **Vietnam e-Invoice, e-Receipt, and e-Tax** obligations.
- Clear, consistent communication across technical and business stakeholders.
- Smooth transition through cut-over and hypercare with minimal disruption to operations.
