For our IT team, we are looking for an IT Project Manager & Solution Designer for the Planning & Logistics area.
You will be part of a global team and will have the possibility to play a key role within transformational projects such as, for example, IBP implementation and Short-Term Planning re-design and implementation.
The role will report to the IT responsible for Planning & Logistics and it will be based in our headquarter in Parma.
We support hybrid working, as a mix of working remotely and from the office.
**Job Purpose**
Act as a business partner supporting the responsible in the management of IT demand or in scouting new opportunities for the definition of projects in the Planning & Logistics area, working on identifying the scope, choosing the solution, estimating and organizing the initiative (project team, resources, plan).
Manage the execution and monitoring of the assigned projects, according to a shared planning and budget, in order to match the project objectives, guaranteeing a high standard of the solution design and deliverables and keeping under control activities, project status and commitment of the entire project team (internal and external members).
Proactively anticipate risks and inform the stakeholders regarding issues and timing changes.
Work in strong cooperation with other IT teams and in line with the IT Governance and rules.
**Key Accountabilities**
- Defines and maintains project activities planning; manages in an efficient/effective way the internal and external resources dedicated/involved in the project
- Promotes communication, good relationships and commitment within the project team
- Participate in evaluating requests for process improvements in the project scope areas, executing in-depth analysis of the requests with the process owners according to the guidelines shared with the manager
- Allocates resources to the needed activities, executing periodic checks on progress and periodically perform control activities, updating Referents and Steering Committee, proactively highlighting possible risks/issues and implementing the defined actions in order to minimize risks
- Keep the proper contacts with Key-Users and other Business Referents, manage the meeting calendars, guarantee that the requested Documentation (project and cross-project) are delivered as established for the different project execution phases, check the quality of intermediate results/deliverables, in order to be aligned with the business needs and the IT standards and monitors project economics status
- Assures that the Application Maintenance involvement and project handover will be correctly performed
- Gives support to teams in consulting and mentoring on methodology
- Ensures that the project implementations are coherent with IT Governance in all phases of the process, from initial approval to final user acceptance.
**Requirements**:
- Master's degree in Engineering/Computer Science or equivalent
- 5+ years total experience as a Solution Designer and Project Manager in system integration consulting companies or IT departments of multinational companies
- Strong competence in Supply Chain processes and systems, like: Demand Planning, Production Planning & Scheduling, Distribution Planning, Transportation Planning, advanced ATP.
- Knowledge of SAP environment related to Supply Chain Planning (APO, IBP) or other SCP platforms like Blue Yonder, Llamasoft, etc.
- Knowledge of SAP modules related to Supply Chain and Production (MM, SD, PP) will be preferred
- Knowledge of S/4 Hana in implementation project will be considered a plus
- Strong relational and leadership skills
- High levels of energy, motivation and proactivity, with a problem-solving approach and a strong will to achieve results
- Project Management skills and ability to coordinate interfunctional and international teams
- Fluency in Italian and English is a must
**What we offer**
- Be part of a dynamic and growing IT environment
- Be a key player in Supply Chain transformation strategic initiatives
- The possibility to experiment different technologies and methodologies
- Participation to cross functional programs
- Exposure to innovation and analytics initiatives in different business areas and regions and collaboration in global projects
- International environment and global career opportunities through internal Job Posting