Regional Logistics Digital Transformation Leader

We are seeking a passionate. motivated and self-directed Program Manager with proven ERP deployment experience to lead our Transformation Program in North America which will deploy Manhattan Active Supply Chain and SAP Global Trade Services solutions.

The successful candidate will possess advanced project management skills, strong leadership capabilities, experience with WMS, TMS and Global Trade Systems, program deployment success, proven ability to manage stakeholder and senior management sponsors and effectively able to lead a cross-functional solutions deployment teams. He or she will also have extensive ERP and systems project deployment experience with results delivering in challenging environments with a complex technical scope. Global project methodology, standard processes and tools will be used to deploy the solution as well as to prepare the future the run state support model.

The role will report to the Director of Logistics Transformation, based in the Franklin TN GSC NAM regional hub with some travel to US and Mexico sites.

Responsibilities: 

Planning and Governance:

• Lead regional deployment planning and set scope including processes, master data and applications;
• Establish and animate robust operating and steering governance, manage regional and global stakeholders to secure decisions.
• Define project charter and detailed schedule (WBS), risk register, communication plan etc.
• Set program financials and budget oversight with finance, manage program business cases.
• Structure and oversee multiple deployment projects under the Trilogy program.
• Manage the complete program management lifecycle using PMP and SE PMO tools and methods
• Establish comprehensive resource planning with an efficient organization structure
• Ensure compliancewith global processes, applications, international trade regulations and standards.

Change Management and Transformation 

• Align project goals with business objectives. Develop and implement change management strategies that foster engagement, collaboration and ensure the successful adoption of change.
• Assess the impact of change, leveraging change management tools and methodology.
• Ensure training programs are adequate to ready users for the new solution.
• Collaborate with regional and global stakeholders to define transformation goals and lead initiatives to prepare for the solution adoption and standardization of processes.

Program Execution

• Established a detailed program structure synchronizing underlying deployment projects.
• Leading cross functional teams.
• Ensure project milestones are achieved within budget and timelines.
• Collaborate with stream leaders to ensure timely and accurate execution of training, testing, cutover and hyper-care plans.
• Monitor and report the performance and impact of the solution, analyze key metrics and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Identify and mitigate project risks, define robust business continuity and contingency including..
  1. Risk Identification: Identify potential risks that could affect the project.
  2. Risk Assessment: Evaluate the identified risks based on their impact and likelihood of occurrence.
  3. Risk Mitigation: Develop specific action plans to mitigate or manage the identified risks.
  4. Contingency Planning: Develop contingency plans for high impact risks
  5. Monitor and improve risk mitigation strategies through the project lifecycle ensuring effectiveness.

Qualifications and Experience :

• 10 years of experience in Supply Chain, ERP deployment, WMS, TMS and Global Tade solutions

• Strong leadership capabilities and communication skills.
• Experience leading the project teams, collaborating and communicating with stakeholders

• Advanced knowledge and experience with ERP solutions including WMS, TMS with deep understanding of supporting master data, configuration and ERP integration
• Expert level project management skills including planning, risk management, change management and stakeholder management
• Excellent organizational, time-management, prioritization and analytic skills to effectively manage project timelines, budgets, resources, and risk assessment.
• Strong understanding of distribution processes
• Problem solving capabilities and use of structured issues action and risk management tools
• Highly effective working on cross-functional and cross-cultural teams in a time sensitive, fast paced environment
• Advanced user of Microsoft Office including MS Project, Excel, Powerpoint and Visio
• Bachelors Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Computer Science or Information Technology
• Project Management Certification:  Project Management Professional (PMP), PRINCE2, and/or Agile preferred

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