Sr IT Project Manager - ERP- Manufacturing Systems

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NTT DATA's Client is currently seeking a Sr IT Project Manager - ERP- Manufacturing Systems to join their team in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (US-PA), United States (US). REMOTE

Sr. IT Project Manager

Oversee a number of work streams to support a site enhancement with ERP and Manufacturing systems experience.

Responsible for initiation and managing of IT projects for the replacement of an existing site manufacturing monitoring software with a new, global oriented, standard application package.

Implement effective project management practices working collaboratively with various divisions and cross functional teams globally while delivering cost-effective implementation exceeding stakeholder expectations.

Responsibilities:

Integration of ERP Operations (manufacturing, production/planning)

Familiarity deploying software in a site-by-site model in a multi- divisional, decentralized group structure

Define application project charter, project scope, assess impact, determine implementation approach determine schedule, budget, resource needs working with various global stakeholders.

Actively collaborate with the stakeholders in a consultative role eliciting business and technical requirements and help prioritize implementation aligning to IT strategies.

Align to business and IT priorities by effectively leveraging waterfall, iterative and Agile methodologies, while coaching and mentoring team members.

Effectively utilize the PM Framework, leveraging the tools like Planview, JIRA and other collaboration tools for increased productivity.

Effective communicator, who is flexible and adaptable to work with global teams in adjusting to different time zones and cultures, in a dynamic and evolving environment.

Manage multiple projects (internal, external, & for multiple divisions) in parallel, with regular monitoring, reporting while delivering on time and within budget.

Lead team to resolve all program/project issues and constraints, effectively communicate, manage expectations, and resolve conflicts working closely with team and leadership.

Build and execute operational and technical project plans, facilitate all project gate reviews, and effectively escalate issues to meet the project milestones/goals.

Actively manage scope and change aligning to business priorities, identify risks and issues, prioritize conflicting needs, handle matters expeditiously and proactively, follow-through on projects to successful completion with minimal guidance, often with deadline pressures.

Provide regular status update to the Leadership and Management team with constant drive to make improvements to the outcomes.

Demonstrate high adaptability and flexibility to take responsibility to support new projects that has priority and as communicated.

Basic Qualifications

Minimum 10 years of experience as IT project manager with minimum 3 years' experience in ERP systems and Manufacturing software - supporting global business & teams

Bachelor's degree in business, computer science, Information Technology or 10 years' experience in Information Technology projects.

Certified in PMP/ ACP Certification

Preferred Experience and Skills:

Experience as Application Project Manager leading new manufacturing software implementations

Familiarity deploying software in a site-by-site model in a multi-divisional, decentralized group structure

Experience in integration projects, working with globally (APAC, EMEA, US regions) distributed business groups, working in a matrix and cross functional teams delivered projects on schedule & budget.

Experience in implementation of ERP Application with integration to Manufacturing application adhering to information security guidelines and meeting regulatory and validation requirements.

Strong communicator with effective presentation skills delivering formal presentations to various levels of management articulating project status, risk mitigations, benefits & financial realizations.

Self-motivated and independent critical thinker who can visualize and guide team during conflicting situations to stay focused on business goals & priorities

Has strong experience in PM Framework, following estimation guidelines, resource management, gate reviews, Quality audits, process improvements, provide training and usage of PPM tools & dashboard.

Effective conflict management in a fast-paced environment, take higher responsibilities working with cross functional team who are working on multiple priorities

Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills with ability to influence stakeholders and team members with variety of personal styles to focus on right priorities under pressure and tight deadlines.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills is a must.