Senior Manager- IT - EWM Delivery

General information

All posting locations: Chicago, Illinois, United States of America

Job Function: 04 - IT

Date Published: 23-Apr-2024

Ref #: R-81745

Description & Requirements

This role will be part of the EWM Product team, as a SAP EWM Agile Delivery Lead, you will be a key player in steering the successful implementation of SAP Extended Warehouse Management solutions using Agile methodologies. You will lead cross-functional teams, cultivate Agile practices, and ensure the timely delivery of projects. This role requires a combination of SAP EWM expertise, project management skills, and a dedication to Agile principles.

Key responsibilities include:

• Project Leadership:

• Lead the end-to-end planning, execution, and closure of SAP EWM projects, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.

• Collaborate with partners to define project scope, goals, and deliverables.

• Agile Methodology:

• Drive Agile practices and principles within the project team.

• Conduct Agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.

• SAP EWM Expertise:

• Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of SAP Extended Warehouse Management systems.

• Collaborate with SAP EWM specialists to design and implement solutions that meet business requirements.

• Team Management:

• Lead project resources efoptimallyincluding task allocation and performance monitoring.

• Champion a collaborative and agile approach within the team, promoting continuous improvement.

• Collaborator Engagement:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external partners.

• Communicate project progress, risks, and issues in a clear and timely manner.

WHO YOU ARE

• Foundation in Information Technology, engineering related field preferred

• Advanced experience in implementing Supply Chain solutions, ideally with focus on Logistics Systems implementations or information technology related field.

• Understanding/experience working in an agile development methodology.

• Professional interpersonal skills expected both oral and written.

• Ability to translate technical needs and successes of the pod to stakeholders.

• Strong collaborator with cross-functional teams from tech, design, and business.

• Initiative and ability to work through issues encouraged.

• Organizational skills with ability to plan and complete tasks in priority order.

• Relevant experience in a role on a software implementation project is advantageous.

• Strong EWM Configuration skills Consumer Products Industry experience desired.

• A sound knowledge of SAP (ECC/S4Hana) IM & WM HU processes including configuration, table maintenance and idoc segment structure.

• Travel approximately 25%