Ivy Mobility Solutions - Senior Project Manager - FMCG/CPG Domain - SaaS

SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER:

BACKGROUND:

Established on core values of customer centricity and innovation, Ivy Mobility operates on the fundamental belief that best customer journeys are industry-specific. Ivys Consumer Products Industry Cloud apps are designed to enable companies to have choices of multiple ways for their route to market. Ivy combines the straightforward intuitive mobility and social aspects of a consumer app with the business process optimization of conventional business applications. Organizations no longer have to choose multiple vendors, now they can have a single integrated solution.

Today Ivy Mobility is proud to have built an ecosystem, from distributor management system to Analytics, to help companies enhance their market share. Global corporations like Procter & Gamble, GSK, Nestle, to name a few, have trusted Ivy Mobilitys solutions and are already enhancing their sales productivity across their global operations. We are headquartered in Singapore and development centres are in Chennai, Bangalore, Mumbai & Mexico. We have operations in North America, Europe, Asia, the Middle East and Latin America.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

- Should have 10 to 17 yrs of experience with minimum 5 years of relevant experience in Project

Management.

- Should have worked on SaaS Product Implementations.

- Should be very strong in Project Management.

- Career progression should be that of a Developer, Tech lead / Business Analyst and then into Project Management (Technology is not a constraint).

- Should be hands on with an eye for detail and tight control across parallel multiple work-streams.

- Should have done three product implementations at least (full cycle) preferably working with FMCG customers and good understanding of the CPG domain.

- Should have handled large projects (more than $5 million in revenue) with a good understanding for project financials driving profitability, revenue recognition.

- Should have excellent client management skills and communication skills.

- Should drive the project and program SteerCos with high impact presentations.

- Extensive experience creating WBS and breaking down the activities.

- Should be analytical with ability to get insights from project data and manage using data, identify early warnings and take proactive actions.

- Ability to liaison with internal and external stakeholders to ensure delivery timelines are adhered.

- Tight control on RAG (Red Amber Green) status for all line items in delivery.

- Proactively identify risks / issues at program level, mitigate them proactively with right interventions at the right time.

- Experience in Project management and tracking tools (JIRA, Confluence, MPP).

- Demonstrate stewardship and operate with a value creation and continuous improvement mindset delivering desired outcomes for the firm and the customer.

Responsibilities:

- Project Leadership and Management: Lead and manage multiple complex SaaS product implementation projects concurrently, ensuring on-time, within-budget, and high-quality delivery.

- SaaS Implementation Expertise: Leverage your proven experience in implementing SaaS solutions, understanding the nuances and best practices associated with cloud-based deployments.

- FMCG/CPG Domain Acumen: Apply your understanding of the FMCG/CPG industry to effectively manage project requirements, anticipate client needs, and ensure the implemented solution aligns with their business objectives.

- Full Project Lifecycle Management: Oversee the complete project lifecycle, including initiation,

planning, execution, monitoring and controlling, and closure.

- Financial Management: Take ownership of project financials, including driving profitability, managing revenue recognition, and ensuring adherence to budget. Experience managing large projects with revenues exceeding $5 million is highly desirable.

- Client Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong, trusted relationships with key client stakeholders. Effectively drive project and program SteerCo meetings with impactful presentations, ensuring clear communication and alignment.

- Work Breakdown Structure (WBS): Develop comprehensive Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) to effectively break down project activities into manageable tasks.

- Analytical Insights and Data-Driven Management: Demonstrate strong analytical skills with the ability to derive insights from project data. Utilize data to proactively manage projects, identify early warnings, and implement timely corrective actions.

- Stakeholder Liaison: Effectively liaise with both internal (e.g., development, sales, support) and external stakeholders (client teams, third-party vendors) to ensure seamless collaboration and adherence to delivery timelines.

- RAG Status Management: Maintain tight control over the Red, Amber, Green (RAG) status for all project deliverables and activities, providing clear visibility into project health.

- Risk and Issue Management: Proactively identify potential risks and issues at the program level.

- Develop and implement effective mitigation strategies and interventions to prevent or minimize their impact.

- Project Management Tool Proficiency: Utilize project management and tracking tools such as JIRA, Confluence, and Microsoft Project (MPP) effectively for planning, tracking, and reporting.

- Stewardship and Continuous Improvement: Demonstrate a strong sense of stewardship, operating with a value creation and continuous improvement mindset to consistently deliver desired outcomes for both the firm and the customer.