Job Description
Role: Project Manager-Business Capability/ IT Project Manager-Supply Chain and 3PL Logistics
Location: New Brunswick, NJ, 08903
Duration: 12 months
The candidate must be able to work onsite, 50% of the time in New Brunswick.
Project/Domain Overview:
Client is implementing a new logistics planning and booking system that integrates with SAP and 3PL software. The initiative is to optimize transportation and logistics management, improve supply chain efficiency, reliability of shipping and logistics providers, optimize costs. The solution will be integration with SAP using Webmethods EAI integration. This will be implemented globally in a phased manner. The project requires collaboration with 3rd party TMS providers, ERP team and functional business teams.
Outline of key responsibilities & deliverables:
Develop integrated program schedule, work with various stakeholders from across business functions, IT groups, solution partner in creating an integrated project schedule, during planning phase establish schedule, resource needs and drive detail planning workshops. During development/build, test and deployment phase drive all aspects of project management for successful delivery. Conduct daily/weekly workgroup meetings to move progressively. Disseminate status reports, conduct various governance review meetings. Perform all traditional PM Activities. Might be involved in managing more than 1 IT projects. Requires strong governance, communication, planning and integration management skills. Must be strategic with attention to detail, ability to drive various teams towards achieving project goals.
Experience and Skills: Strong IT project manager with knowledge of Supply Chain management, Logistics and transportation management, Broad understanding of SAP, Pharmaceutical supply chain exposure, Strong leadership, presentation skills, attention to detail. Must have experience in managing projects where 3rd party systems have interface and EDI with SAP ERP or other major ERP systems. Pharma supply chain experience preferred. Must have strong project management experience in implementing IT and Digital capabilities in supply chain and logistics management. Experience in enterprise data lake, EAI tools will be preferred. PMP certification is must.
3+ years of experience with the following:
Systems Integration
Third Party Logistics
Cross-Functional Project Management
SAP ERP
Strategic Planning and Delivery
Vendor Deliverables
PPM Software
Program Governance
Project Financials
Project Portfolio Management Tools
6+ years of experience with the following:
Strong written and verbal communication skills
MS Project Pro
IT Software Development Project Experience.
Job Description:
Lead project team(s) to execute on assigned project(s) supporting the digital capability (DC) objectives of their Business Unit group/function, delivering value faster, in an incremental fashion.
Oversee planning and execution of small to medium sized project(s) in their Business Unit s DC group/functional portfolio to deliver on intended outcomes while collaborating on evolving ideas and discovery of new requirements to maximize return on investments.
Identify dependencies, evaluate risks and communicate status to appropriate levels of management and stakeholders across assigned project(s).
Ensure project deliverables, schedules, and financials adhere to established norms and are managed in alignment with departmental best practices across their assigned project(s).
Periodically evaluate performance and develop action plans to ensure achievement of performance goals.
Monitor and control schedule and financial health of their assigned project(s) and provide actionable insights to key stakeholders.
Proactively remove obstacles to drive assigned projects momentum and progress. Engage and energize the project team(s).
Plan and engage necessary resources across the enterprise to ensure successful completion of assigned project(s).
Manage one to two vendors providing services to the project(s) ensuring they meet their execution milestones and remain within their funding estimates.
Prepares all project status reports and documentation to keep project sponsors informed of project progress and potential risks/roadblocks so they can take appropriate action.
Actively engage stakeholders of problem project(s) to assist with identifying corrective actions.
Co-lead setup of project management and governance structures in collaboration with IT Business Partner(s) and Digital Capability Managers (DCMs).
Advise and consistently apply Project Management best practices (including Agile, SDLC and PMF) and tools. Continuously improve our adoption and maturity of best practices across IT.
Provide support to IT BPs and DCMs in management of project financials, vendor management and procurement.
Collaborate with ITBPs, DCMs & Portfolio Managers on business case development for DC investments, translating PM experience & insights into improved estimates and outcomes.
Job Tags
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