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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