Project Manager, Process and Systems Implementation III - (B3)

Requires strong project/program management skills; able to lead global, cross-functional teams across business segments. Interprets internal or external business issues and recommends best practices. Solves complex problems; takes a broad perspective to identify innovative solutions. Requires guidance in only the most complex situations. Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Initiates projects and presents justification to obtain project approval for resources and funding
• Leads key projects and programs in support of global logistics network optimization and automation
• Ensures specific project and program objectives and scope are defined, and necessary preliminary activities are completed to allow for effectiveness and focus during later stages of completion
• Ensures all projects and programs assigned are completed in accordance with predetermined requirements, with specific attention to product/process specifications, project/program costs, resource utilization, and timeliness for completion
• Ensures all phases of project, program and/or process development are documented, and information required in other functional areas is reported, disseminated, or transferred, as appropriate
• Ensures compliance with Company policies regarding Intellectual Property, Confidentiality, Quality and Safety
• Solves systems and process related issues to support Operations, internal organizations, and external suppliers
• Analyzes data to identify opportunities for improvement and/or cost savings.
• Effectively works with other staff to maximize productivity for the project / program and organization
• Performs tasks as required to support the organization and projects

Experience

• Minimum 7 years of project management in logistics, supply chain management or relevant technical/analytical discipline
• Hands-on, highly organized project manager who has led global projects consisting of cross-functional teams across multiple businesses
• Demonstrated ability to solve complex problems using strong troubleshooting and analytical skills 
• Experience leading ERP/systems projects, from Initiate to Close phases
• Demonstrated ability to liaise between Business and IT on project requirements, design, testing, and deployment
• Preferred: Experience leading Logistics process optimization and systems automation and integration projects

Knowledge

• Program/project management, software/system implementations, process standardization
• Specific systems and business processes necessary to support a global logistics network
• PMP (Project Management Professional) certification preferred

Skills

• Ability to build and lead cross-functional teams across multiple business units globally
• Strong project management and leadership skills as well as demonstrated expertise in problem solving, change management and time management
• Excellent interpersonal, communication (both written & verbal), presentation, and organizational skills, with the ability to analyze complex situations quickly
• Proven executive level presence and ability to influence executive level decisions
• Proven financial and business acumen
• Proficiency with MS Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Visio, etc.
• Adept with SAP ERP system

Key Attributes/Qualities

• Self-driven: take the initiative to learn and add value to the organization
• Flexible/adaptable: able to adjust, expand, and change as required to support the organization and projects
• Dependable/Dedicated: make and keep commitments; achieve results; team player
• Curious/Knowledge Seeker: willingness to learn and drill down to understand; able to connect the dots quickly
• Organized/Detailed-oriented: clear communication and detailed project planning; anticipate and mitigate
• Customer Focused: promptly resolve customer issues and respond to inquiries
• Innovative/resourceful: explore all possibilities and networking opportunities to come up solutions  

Education & Experience

• Education: Bachelor's Degree
• Experience: Minimum 7 Years

Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor's Degree

Skills

Certifications:

Languages:

Years of Experience:

7 - 10 Years

Work Experience:

Additional Information

Travel:

Yes, 10% of the Time

Relocation Eligible:

No

U.S. Salary Range:

$84,000.00 - $115,500.00

The salary offered to a selected candidate will be based on a number of factors including location and level and will vary dependi