Job Description :
REQUIRED SKILLS
SAP Experience
Strong understanding of, and ability to execute project management methodologies and tools
Ability to lead a team in the successful completion of project related activities per an approved plan
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong team player with willingness to collaborate
Strong analytical and problem solving/decision making skills
Experience managing multiple, large, complex projects across multiple functions
Experience managing and mentoring staff
Proven experience successfully coordinating business and technical resources under an integrated project plan to ensure the alignment of resources
Experience presenting, escalating, and providing solutions to senior leadership
Proficiency with MS Project
Capability to understand Company’s application portfolio as well as how the different systems contribute to daily business operations
EXPERIENCE
7 or more years of IT work experience, including 5 or more years successfully managing projects with multiple technologies across multiple business functions
Desired: Direct Technical Experience (i.e. Application Development, Application Configuration, Database Management)
Desired: Direct Experience working with the Supply Chain functions and / or with Supply Chain technical projects
Desired: Experience with SAP
TRAVEL
Domestic travel, less than 10%
Responsibilities:
The Senior Project Manager drives the end-to-end delivery of large projects that are approved and funded. This includes guiding simultaneous complex projects from inception through delivery and support, working in close partnership with IT and business leaders, including project, program, and executive sponsors, all IT groups, as well as other leaders within the business and IT.
Responsibilities include defining objectives, creating plans to define the objectives, tracking progress against objectives and budgets, driving execution of key projects and programs, coaching project team members and improving project management processes.
Provides overall coordination, status reporting, and stability of project oriented work efforts.
Establishes new and improves existing project management processes and methodologies for Company’s organization to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, adhere to high quality standards, and meet customer expectations.
Provide strategic input to IT leadership and other Company’s leadership on all aspects of projects or programs being managed to provide value to the business
Continually assess the overall resource requirements for IT resources associated with projects or programs
Continually work to improve the delivery rate of IT projects within Company’s IT and ensure quality and strict scope adherence
Establish a flexible and realistic staffing model in support of Company’s strategic direction
Understand and influence cross-functional and cross-business unit dynamics in providing Company the lowest cost of ownership for its IT solutions over time
Ensure that project silos do not exist, and identify appropriate cross-project integration opportunities
Successfully manage and execute projects on schedule and on budget
Manage internal resources and any subject matter experts from other functional areas or external entities
Control and manage the scope of all project-related activities
Ensure rapid project issue resolution and sound decision making
Ensure the execution of all Company’s IT policies, procedures, and standards are followed
Ensure the high quality creation and execution of project plans and communication plans
Track and report project status on a consistent basis, including identifying, categorizing, and escalating project issues and risks that need leadership attention
Establish and maintain standardized processes, procedures, tools, training, and reporting functions related to projects worked on within Company’s IT
Ensure that communicated and planned metrics (savings, cost, timing, etc are achieved
Provide leadership, mentoring and coaching team members to ensure success in their roles to support the needs of Company’s IT
Responsible for coaching, developing, and encouraging excellence from a diverse team
Establish and maintain internal and external contacts to position Company’s IT to leverage industry best practices
Propose creative, high-impact changes in processes or strategies
Remains current on professional organizations and publications
Consistently retools and enhances current knowledge with updated business, industry, and technology trends