Description
This is an IT project manager/delivery lead role responsible for managing manufacturing and supply chain projects involving the use, development and implementation of information systems and technology to meet identified business needs. The ideal candidate needs to have a strong project planning and implementation background and show proficiency managing a group of IT professionals and all ranges of business stakeholders.
The candidate needs to have a high degree of initiative to work independently and get things done in a Matrix organization.
The ideal candidate must have strong IT project implementation experience supply chain and manufacturing functions.
Skills/Experience
- University education (BS/BA level) or higher required
- Proven overall IT work experience 10 + years, with experience in manufacturing and supply chain projects required
- Strong IT background with minimum last 5 years' experience of managing complex technology projects as a project manager or delivery lead
- Proven track of record in delivering complex projects in international and Matrix organisations, with advanced communication skills
- 3-5 years hands on experience on project financial management, resource management and IT vendor management required
- Minimum 5 years' experience on Project Management methodologies, PMP, Prince2, etc.
- Geographically mobile, 30% travel required within Europe
- Business-level proficiency in English in mandatory
- Experience in delivering projects in SAP and EDI solutions preferred
- FMCG sector experience preferred
- Experience in using automated tools to assist in the project management process eg Microsoft Project, HP PPM, Clarity, preferred
PMP certification of benefit, but not mandatory.