Careers at Canon

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Careers at Canon
Canon believes the process of meeting our Global objective of 'Committed and Competent employees' begins with the right recruitment of the right people. Successful careers are those which are based upon mutual benefit and gain. It is the combined responsibility of both you and Canon to maximise these opportunities.

We are looking for people with visionary, innovative and ambitious flair and are confident that in our diverse organisation there are opportunities for everyone to shine if they are ready to embrace a challenge. In return, Canon offers its employees both an open environment and an informal culture, encouraging fresh ideas and helping employees realise their true potential.

Key Corporate Sales Account Executives

Responsibilities
  • Sales of the Canon's range of business solution products to corporate customers
  • Develop sales strategies with action plans to meet desired goals and sales targets assigned
  • Identify potential new accounts to expand on the clientele base
  • To act as a business partner to customers by understanding their business challenges so as to develop strong value prepositions to help them meet their business objectives
  • Negotiate with customers and effectively conclude business deals
  • Maintain timely and accurate records of all sales pipeline and activity reports
  • Independent day-to-day management of client related issue resolution, and operation linkages
  • Attend to all sales enquiries and present high impact sales proposals
  • Ensure excellent customer satisfaction levels with every customer engagement
  • Work with cross functional teams to develop comprehensive solutions to address business opportunities

Requirements
  • Degree or Diploma in any discipline with at least 3 years of corporate sales experience
  • Good track record in meeting sales target assigned and achieving set objectives
  • IT-savvy and possess a Class 3 driving license preferred
  • Customer-oriented with ability to deliver our Canon's corporate slogan "Delighting You Always"
  • Has initiative and is independent, with the desire and ability to drive for excellence in a dynamic environment
  • Strong communication and presentation skills
  • Sales result-oriented and self motivated, with high level of initiative and integrity
  • Good team player with good interpersonal and negotiation skills
  • Meticulous, detailed, customer oriented and a fast worker
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Corporate Sales (SME) Account Executive

Responsibilities
  • Promote the sales of Canon's range of multifunctional products and business solutions to corporate customers
  • Responsible for prospecting and maintaining good relationship with customers
  • Hunt for new leads and convert them into sales opportunities
  • Being comfortable with corporate lead generation, cold call and sales negotiation
  • Perform independent day-to-day management of client related issue resolution and operations linkages
  • Submit regular reports covering sales activities, performance and plans
  • Utilized CRM tool to actively manage sales pipeline and to ensure timely and accurate reporting of sales stages and activities in the pipeline
  • Proactive improvement in sales process's and administrative functions

Requirements
  • Diploma / Degree holder with a minimum 1 - 3 years of sales experience in IT office automation
  • Good track record in meeting sales target assigned and achieving set objectives
  • Customer-oriented with ability to deliver our Canon's corporate slogan "Delighting You Always"
  • Candidates with a strong desire to develop their sales skills in order to succeed in a corporate sales environment will also be considered
  • IT-savvy and possess a Class 3 driving license preferred
  • Telesales experience will be added advantage
  • Able to work independently and develop your own client base
  • Proactive and highly motivated with 'can-do' attitude
  • Strong desire and ability to drive for excellence in a dynamic team environment
  • Good communication and presentation skills
  • Good team player, Sales result oriented and able to withstand pressure
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Business Development Executive (Office Solutions)

Responsibilities
  • Develop corporate business and brand strategy
  • Conduct market intelligence activities for targeted business sectors to identify opportunities and needs
  • Develop and grow existing government and corporate accounts in order to meet the sales targets
  • Work closely with various departments especially the channel management team in ensuring smooth fulfillment of orders
  • Attend to product enquiries and complaints from customers
  • Conduct product demonstrations at events, seminars and exhibitions
  • Other activities that may be assigned from time to time relating to the job

Requirements
  • Diploma holder in any related discipline
  • Project Management experience a must
  • Minimum 3 years of sales experience
  • Possess initiative and able to work independently, with desire and ability to strive for excellence in a dynamic environment
  • Solid knowledge of tender preparation and proposals
  • Good interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
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Channel Sales Account Manager (Paper Media)

Responsibilities
  • Responsible for Sales of Paper Media to Channel Partners
  • Provide coaching and development of sales staff to enhance the sales efficiency
  • Ensure monthly sales target are met•Provide monthly and Quarterly forecasting for inventory plannings
  • To act as the in between to liaise and co-ordinate for local Direct and Channel sales staff
  • To register and monitor sales leads given by Channel Partner to Direct Sales staff
  • To provide administrative support between Channel Partner and Direct Sales

Requirements
  • Diploma holder with a minimum of 3 years in local channel sales experience
  • Possess initiative and independent, with the desire and ability to drive for excellence in a dynamic environment
  • Good interpersonal, strong communication and presentation skills
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Solutions Consultant (Pre-Sales)

Responsibilities
  • Work closely with the sales team to interact with prospective customers in establishing & understanding customers' business requirements
  • Provide high quality solutions design for customers' business
  • Develop sales opportunities
  • Provide high quality pre-sales technical consultation & develop cost effective, resilient, innovative & reliable solutions to win proposals, bids / tenders & achieve high customer satisfaction for the services rendered
  • Ability to articulate solution to prospective customers & maintain solid, technical understanding of products in conjunction with business benefits
  • Conduct high level & in-depth presentations on proposed solutions tailored to customers & prospects
  • Configure applications for proof of concept
  • Ensure quality documentation and updates for customers' configurations and processes
  • Provide support for marketing activities includes preparation, setup, standby for seminars, workshops, road shows, product shows & etc.

Requirements
  • Degree in Computer Science / Info System/ Info Technology or related IT discipline (Diploma holder with outstanding academic results or relevant working experience will also be considered)
  • Minimum 3 years of IT working experiences preferably in Electronic Document Management/ Workflow / Print Management / Output Management industry / Network Infrastructure knowledge & System Integration pre-sales skills would be an added advantage
  • Proficiency in architecture & design experience with complex IT solutions that encompass applications, data and technologies across multiple platforms
  • Strong analytical skills, extensive background in analyzing new & complex requirements, assessing both business & technical impact
  • Possess excellent interpersonal, good customer handling and presentation skills
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Product Specialist (Business Solution)

Responsibilities
  • Lead cross team activities to build and increase market share
  • Study market research, sizing, opportunity assessment and provide analysis
  • Craft key product messages, conduct competitive analyses
  • Determine pricing, packaging, and program offerings
  • Document and execute the product launch and product discontinuation plan

Requirements
  • Diploma or Degree in Computer Science / Computer Engineering
  • Minimum 3 years of working experience in document solution and system integration such as scanning, document management, BPM and print security
  • Knowledge in IT Infrastructure, network protocol, operating system is a must
  • Experience in printing industry, product support, technical pre-sales, IT project management is desirable
  • High proficiency in Microsoft office (Excel and PowerPoint)
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Regional Product Executive (Consumer Products)

Responsibilities
  • Design and deliver product training to regional sales subsidiaries in support of product launch activities
  • Perform in-depth evaluation and testing of new products (inkjet printers)
  • Perform regular analysis of competitor activities and product developments
  • Contribute and support in marketing communications activities, including the production of product literature as well as sales and promotional materials
  • Support sales activities and product launches in regional sales subsidiaries
  • Other ad-hoc duties assigned by management

Requirements
  • Degree or Diploma in any field
  • 1-2 years working experience is preferred, but fresh graduates are welcome to apply
  • Candidates should possess and display a keen interest in developments across the consumer electronics industry
  • Prior experience in training or product support roles will be an advantage
  • Candidates should possess good written and verbal communication skills, and are expected to work as part of a team
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, especially in Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel
  • Occasional travelling may be required
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Sales Support Administrator

Responsibilities
  • Reporting to the Area Marketing department manager and support general administrative duties
  • Assist in generating sales reports on regional sales forecast, result compilation and analysis of market intelligence from research houses
  • Updateshipment status and support Marketing Executives in their shipping projections
  • Support budget planning cycle
  • Assist in regional marketing events coordination and program development
  • Provide administrative support on the regional sales incentives
  • Assist in improving workflow processes

Requirements
  • Diploma in Marketing, Business Administration or equivalent
  • At least 1 year of administrative support experience in sales office
  • Must be IT literate and familiar with MS Office applications
  • Good command of English
  • Possess good organizational, analytical skills and eye for details
  • Able to work in a team yet execute task independently
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Supply Chain Management Administrator

Responsibilities
  • Manage service parts and order processing activities
  • Monitor response and identify corrective action when needed
  • Expedite delivery dates / backlog order
  • Attend to customer's enquiries and requests
  • Keep customers fully informed on stock order position ( POYO)
  • Inform and disseminate parts lists
  • Coordinate with suppliers, internal and external customers
  • Responsible for PO, LC, TT or cheque payments
  • Provide systems support for cycle and stock-take activities
  • Handle Initial and Final parts lists
  • Analyse NSO / CBP's order, inventory and supply and reports

Requirements
  • Minimum Diploma in supply Chain Management studies
  • At least 1 – 2 years related working experience in parts support department
  • Good communication and computer skills
  • Proficient in MS Excel and words
  • Able to start work immediately will be an advantage
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Business Support Specialist

Responsibilities
  • Management Reporting Function:
    • Prepare & reconcile monthly management reporting for contracted customers across APAC region for Business Reviews
    • Manage the business reporting framework and develop reporting templates as required by the Global & Regional business
    • Liaise & Coordinate with countries across APAC on Reporting requirements
    • Provide Sales Team with relevant & accurate data analysis and Market Research
  • Project Support Function:
    • Support & Collaborate with IT Division  in Business requirements gathering & System development for development of Canon Reporting Systems & Platform
    • Administer & Monitor integrity of the Data Warehouse; including Master data set for accurate reporting purposes
    • Identify, Troubleshoot & Escalate Issues pertaining to Project when necessary
    • Assist in project management & prioritize request as necessary
  • Administration Support:
    • Provide Administrative & Secretarial support when required

Requirements
  • At least Diploma in Information Systems or Business Administration
  • Minimum of 1 - 2 years experience in Business Operations
  • Experience in Regional Accounts Management is advantageous
  • Meticulous in nature & should be able to work independently or as a team
  • Good problem-solving & analytical skills
  • Good time management skills
  • Mature & Responsible Individuals
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel & Power-point
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Internal Auditor

Responsibilities
  • Implement regular regional internal audit projects, including SOX Management Attestation, IT audit, operational audit, ad hoc audit &fraud investigation
  • Proactively identify risks under the enterprise risk management framework; assisting the group in managing risk
  • Identify risks & audit recommendation to process owners & management
  • Involvement in yearly risk assessment project, annual internal audit plan & internal control training
  • Handle various internal audit project independently

Requirements
  • A team player with excellent oral & written communication skills
  • Analytical, energetic, independent, self-disciplined & willingness to learn
  • Possess high Integrity, honesty & is highlycommitted
  • A passion in internal auditing
  • Interested in regional audit experience
  • A Degree holder in Accounting / Finance / Business Administration / Information Technology / Law
  • Minimum 3 year of internal audit related experience will be needed
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Customer Service Officer

Responsibilities
  • Assist in the provision of after sales service which includes attending to walk-in customers sending in their equipments for servicing
  • Perform basic demonstration or functional check of all equipments which require servicing
  • Perform administrative support role in maintaining & updating of customers & service data in Oracle system
  • Process service report & tax invoice based on the service procedures
  • Maintain & document all equipment sent in for services & segregate the equipment according to machine status
  • Perform monthly stock check
  • Responsible for ensuring that all floating cash, batteries & equipment provided by the company are accountable/well maintained
  • Ensure the cleanliness of the workplace & service centre
  • Coordinate with the technicians on pre & post service issues 

Requirements
  • Min GCE "O" Level & above
  • Fresh school leavers are welcome to apply
  • Must be conversant in Mandarin to liaise with Mandarin-speaking customers
  • Service oriented & has a passion for providing excellent customer service
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Patient, outgoing & cheerful
  • Pleasant disposition 
  • Working hours: 10am - 7pm (Monday to friday), 10am - 2.30pm (Sat)
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Admin Executive

Responsibilities
  • Inventory Management (all pertaining to stock issues)
  • Compilation of report (eg. PSS, Profit and Loss Analysis, etc.)
  • Budget reporting and consolidation
  • Preparing of weekly sales forecast
  • AFusion Management (in house system)

Requirements
  • Minimum 1 – 3 years working experience in similar field
  • At least a Degree in Business or accountancy related studies
  • Have experience in data mining
  • Good analytical skills
  • Able to work independently
  • Able to interact at all levels
  • Strong proficiency in Excel
  • Have experience in Budgeting (preferred)
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Admin Assistant

Responsibilities
  • Inventory Management/Monitoring (all pertaining to stock issues & stocktaking)
  • Compilation of report
  • Costing (daily)
  • Compilation of weekly sales forecast/results
  • Purchasing (Regional & 3rd party vendor)

Requirements
  • Minimum 1 – 2 years working experience in similar field
  • At least a Diploma in Business or accountancy related studies
  • Have experience in data mining
  • Good analytical skills
  • Able to work independently
  • Able to interact at all levels
  • Strong proficiency in Excel
  • Eexperience in Budgeting (preferred)
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Corporate Communications Executive

Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement effective internal and external communication programmes
  • Develop and execute Branding Strategies
  • Establish and implement initiatives to facilitate staff communications including content development for staff publications and corporate intranet
  • Cultivate and maintain positive working relations with the media
  • Provide strategic communications counsel to internal stakeholders
  • Draft and coordinate the issuance of press releases
  • Organize media events and activities

Requirements
  • At least Degree in Mass Communications / PR or Equivalent
  • A good 3 - 4 years relevant working experience in Corporate Communications
  • Must have a strong command of English
  • Possess good creative writing and editing skills
  • Proactive, confident and ability to communicate effectively with internal clients, the media and creative agencies
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Cuctomer Relations Officer

Responsibilities
  • Service current and new accounts and ensure customers' satisfaction
  • Ensure customers are familiar with the functions / features of multi-functional imaging devices
  • Conduct demonstration and promote features of the multi-functional images devices
  • Support Account Executives in their after-sales activities
  • Provide training to customers
  • Liaise with concerned departments for machine breakdown, connectivity issue and complaints from customers
  • Upkeep and maintain customers database

Requirements
  • At least GCE "O" level or equivalent
  • Strong interpersonal, communication, negotiation and presentation skills
  • Preferably possess class 3 driving license
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Application Analyst

Responsibilities
  • Undertake identification and analysis of user functional roles and operational requirements with supervision
  • Report development and conduct application trouble shooting on assigned computer system
  • Review and analyse objectives and problems specified by supervisor
  • Create and maintain detailed logical designs to establish the order in which data is processed, points at which decisions are made and the sequence of operations
  • Undertake programming assignments involving coding, testing and documentation of operational systems, database software, compilers etc.
  • Write programs as lists of instructions in computer languages, working from formalized representations of solutions
  • Ensure programs are written to meet laid down standards
  • Pass on completed programs to systems analyst / team leader for verification that the program meets specification
  • Perform computer standby duties as required
  • Conduct applications trouble shoots for users

Requirements
  • Diploma in information systems or related discipline
  • 2 - 5 years' experience in information systems or related discipline 
  • Good with Programming language
  • Good communication skillset
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Marketing Executive (Software)

Responsibilities
  • Product Marketing
    • Preparation of New Product Launching
      • New Product information
      • Training
    • Response to Inquiry from Sales Companies
    • Analysis for Market Trend and Competitor's Activity
    • Development of Tools / Case Studies / Success Stories related to sales  
  • Business Development / Sales Support
    • Follow up sales cases
    • Work with document solution planning team
    • Manage the development of tools / Case Studies / Success Stories related to sales

Requirements
  • Candidate must possess at least a Diploma, Advanced / Higher / Graduate Diploma, Bachelor's Degree, Post Graduate Diploma, Professional Degree
  • At least 3 year(s) of working experience in the related field is required for this position (Sales or Marketing)
  • Good Understanding in printing related industry
  • Knowledge in IT / Windows Servers
  • Will be an advantage having MCSA / MCSE or MCITP Certification
  • Some overseas travelling will be required
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Service Engineer (Wide Format Print)

Responsibilities
  • Provide technical support (Wide format Printing system) network, hardware and system
  • Responsible for escalating to support issues
  • Perform product evaluation and testing
  • Preparation of Training materials and conduct training

Requirements
  • Minimum 3 years experience in similar field
  • Good understanding in Wide format printing industry with knowledge in colour workflow and colour management skills
  • Degree in Electronic / Electrical or related fields
  • Proficient in Networks and troubleshooting
  • Strong technical troubleshooting and documentation skills
  • MCSE or CCNA will be an advantage
  • Some travelling will be required
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Regional Solution Specialist

Responsibilities
  • Work closely with the Sales team to interact with prospective customers to establish & understand customers' business requirements & provide high quality solutions design for customers' business
  • Provide technical consultation & develop cost effective, resilient, innovative & reliable solutions to win proposals, bids / tenders & achieve high customer satisfaction for the services rendered
  • Conduct high level & in-depth presentations on proposed solutions tailored to customers & prospects
  • Setup for proof of concept
  • Responsible for the overall technical aspects of the solution implementation.  Architecture solutions including integration with external applications / systems
  • Reviews on the feasibility, maintainability, scalability and performance of proposed solution in the specific domain of practice
  • Coordinate the implementation of the Solution and transition process with local Integration Specialists
  • Coordinate the handover of Solution, related processes and required knowledge to the Customer and to the local support organisation
  • Design the services architecture according to the Canon Service Portfolio and Customise where required for a best fit services solution into the customer environment
  • Assist project rollout and manage project rollout plan

Requirements
  • Degree in Computer Science / Info System / Info Technology or related IT discipline (Diploma holder with good academic results or relevant working experience will also be considered)
  • Minimum 3 years of IT working experiences preferably in Electronic Document Management / Workflow / Print Management / Output Management industry / Network Infrastructure knowledge & System Integration pre-sales skills would be an added advantage
  • Proficient in architecture & design experience with complex IT solutions that encompass applications, data and technologies across multiple platforms
  • Strong analytical skills, extensive background in analyzing new & complex requirements, assessing both business & technical impact
  • Possess excellent interpersonal, good customer handling and presentation skills
  • Ability to articulate solution to prospective customers & maintain, Technical understanding of products in conjunction with business benefits
  • Ability to involve project implementation and Manage Project Rollout
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System Analyst

Responsibilities
  • Coordinate and support business users
  • Clarify and understand the nature of Canon's businesses and work practices
  • Analyze and identify opportunities to improve business processes and operational effectiveness
  • Document business process and future requirements
  • Develop, design, test and implement agreed solutions
  • Provide ongoing technical and operational support for systems

Requirements
  • Minimum Degree in Information Systems / Computer Science or equivalent
  • Experience in handling Sales or Distribution systems for 1-3 years
  • Good foundation in defining customer needs, designing and implementing solutions to improve business processes and operational effectiveness
  • Good communication and problem solving skills
  • Preferred experience in software Management
  • Preferredexperience in tangible product distribution
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Data Warehouse Administrator

Responsibilities
  • Work to further develop skills, experience, and working knowledge related to database architecture, logical and physical database design, entity relationship modeling, object models, database schema, database normalization, and de-normalization techniques
  • Utilize ETL tools and write stored procedures, packages, views, and triggers to support the development, maintenance, implementation, and support of data stores, data marts, and data warehouses
  • Supports data warehousing projects including the ability to achieve a fundamental understanding of dimensional data modeling--star and snow flake schemas
  • Develop standard and ad-hoc reports using Business Objects Reports
  • Analyze and identify opportunities to improve business processes and operational effectiveness

Requirements
  • Minimum Degree in Information Systems / Computer Science or equivalent
  • Experience in handling Sales or Distribution systems for 3 years
  • Good communication and problem solving skills
  • Knowledge and Skills for DBMS: Oracle 11g and Microsoft SQL Server
  • Knowledge of Oracle data warehouse tools
  • ETL methods and tools such as BODS and OWB
  • Preferably with experience in ERP software
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Customer Service Technical Representative

Responsibilities
  • Manage team's overall service performance
  • Ensure all calls & assigned installation are duly attended
  • Coordinate with various departments on how to meet service targets
  • Perform role-plays & hold regular discussions with zone members
  • Check & inspect the multifunctional products to ensure quality work are performed
  • Ensure all services & technical information are imparted to the staff & maintenance of records
  • Render assistance to any major faults
  • Ensure all administration works are submitted on time

Requirements
  • Diploma in Electrical / Mechanical / Electronics Engineering or its equivalent
  • Minimum 2 years of working experience in related field
  • Comfortable with local travelling
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Technical Consultant (Enterprise Solution)

Responsibilities
  • Provide technical consultancy, project implementation and support to customer
  • Implement functional specifications, support and maintaining ECM implementations
  • Provide adviceto architecture, infrastructure planning and presales consultants
  • Perform End to End project delivery and software development for customization purpose
  • Provide Technical and Project Training
  • Prepare, Review and Feedback

Requirements
  • Candidate must possess at least a Diploma, Advanced / Higher / Graduate Diploma, Bachelor's Degree, Post Graduate Diploma, Professional Degree, Engineering (Computer / Telecommunication), Engineering (Electrical / Electronic) or equivalent
  • Required skill (s): MCSE, MCSD, Java, MYSQL
  • At least 2 year (s) of working experience in the related field is required for this position
  • Applicants must be willing to work in Keppel Bay Tower
  • Preferably Junior Executives specializing in IT / Computer - Software or equivalent
  • Fresh graduates are welcome to apply
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Technical Consultant (Output Print)

Responsibilities
  • Provide Professional Services including project management, end-to-end project delivery, implementations and testing
  • Provide technical and project training to external customer
  • Prepare, review and feedback on project-related documentation and ensure customer expectations are met
  • In charge of small scale solution proposed, both functionally and non functionally
  • Work closely with project manager to ensure project schedule is met
  • Provide onsite or remote technical support to customer - Including 24 x 7 standby duties

Requirements
  • Candidate must possess at least a Diploma in Information Technology / Computer Science or its equivalent
  • Independent, creative, willing to learn with a positive attitude
  • Ownership and accountability
  • Fresh graduates are welcome to apply
  • Able to take on an  1 year renewable role on renewable basis
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Project Manager

Responsibilities
  • Deploy print / document management solutions
  • Plan, direct and coordinate activities to ensure projects are implemented
  • Prepare, maintain and manage project plan
  • Oversee the resolution and closure of project issues
  • Review and improve on project management governance and methodology

Requirements
  • Minimum Diploma, Bachelor's Degree, in Computer Science / Information Technology or equivalent
  • Minimum 5 year (s) of working experience in the related field
  • Preferably Managers specializing in IT / Computer - Software or equivalent
  • Relevant CITPM, PMP Certification is needed
  • Minimum completion of 3 Full project cycles
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Careers at Canon
Interested candidates are welcome to send their resumes to: recruit@canon.com.sg.
We regret that only short-listed applicants will be notified.