Supply Chain Project Manager

Full Time
Chicago, IL
$60 - $70 an hour
Posted
Job description

The Project Manager leads the full lifecycle of the Supply Chain project delivery from initiation through to delivery and handover. You will play a pivotal role by working closely with business partners and IT teams to successfully manage the deployment of IBP.

Initiation (20%)

  • Work with business and IT and Supply Chain partners to scope out projects including functional and technical results, cost estimates, resources, and identification of benefits
  • Prepare project scope documents and charters to initiate IT projects. Design project plans, build and improve project timelines.

Build (70%)

  • Steer project teams to ensure the project meets its quality, schedule and budget objectives
  • Manage all phases of implementation, including status reporting, issue resolution, and cost monitoring.
  • Update and maintain resource requirements
  • Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors
  • Build and maintain project documentation and provide regular communication to all partners.
  • Plan and coordinate end-user documentation, training and organizational change
  • Plan and conduct operational handovers to Support teams.

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  • Governance (5%)

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  • Facilitate Steering Committee meetings
  • Conduct risk management assessments and plans
  • Measure project performance using appropriate tools and techniques; Maintain project scope and raising change requests.

Continuous Improvement (5%)

  • Conduct post-implementation debriefs to identify recommendations for continuous improvement
  • Participate in continuous improvement activities for the IT department and PMO team

Minimum Requirements Qualifications, Education, & Experience

  • 6+ Years’ experience in a Project Manager role; PMP certification a plus.
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Business, or Technology-related field (or additional 4+ years of relatable experience)
  • Experience delivering large-scale Integrated Business Planning (IBP) Projects or Solutions (Desired); Experience with Supply Chain teams.
  • Experience managing small and large-scale projects within IT and Supply Chain.
  • Experience with vendor management and COTS implementation for Supply Chain and IT solutions.

Skills & Abilities

  • Detailed and meticulous, paired with the capability to understand the broader business context and strategic importance
  • Excellent written, verbal and visual presentation skills along with the capacity to train or teach in a large group setting.
  • Familiarity with IBP, ERP and EDI solutions and concepts; Understanding of SDLC.
  • Strong skills in Excel, Word, MS Project and MS Visio; Experience with Jira, Confluence, and MS Teams (desired).
  • Financial analysis, data analysis, or accounting experience (desired)

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $60.00 - $70.00 per hour

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Education:

  • Bachelor's (Preferred)

License/Certification:

  • PMP (Required)
  • vendor management and COTS implementation for Supply Chain (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Chicago, IL

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