Thoucentric - Program Manager/Project Manager - DMS Implementation

Program Manager/Project Manager for DMS implementation

The role requires individuals to formulate, organize and coordinate inter-connected projects across various departments and geographies. The ideal candidate for this role needs to be an excellent leader with experience in managing cross-functional teams in the Integrated Distributor Management and Mobility space for FMCG organisation(s).

Job Description:

- Project Management of various corporate IT programs and large-scale IT implementation & enhancement for Client's factories and distribution network across geographies and categories.

- Be the liaison between senior business stakeholders and technology teams to make programs successful from a business perspective.

- Expectations on DMS implementation (not limiting to):

- Study & Analyze, Development, Implementation, Rollout, Training and support of Standard DMS Software integrated with backend software and analytics

- Defining, Deploying and managing Hardware Requirements both at central site (Could be as cloud service) and at client end.

- Defining and implementing a Disaster Recovery / Business Continuity Plan

- Manage business as usual post the DMS implementation

- Hands on experience in establishing and running large initiatives through structured programs

- Define and document the Project Objectives, Scope, Assumptions, Risks and Mitigation

- Develop a high-level Project chart with milestones and estimated timelines

- Detail the resources, points of contact, execution method and support mechanism

- Develop a detailed project plan with tasks, resources, time-lines, status tracking

- Monitor and track progress of the project plan

- Ensure resource availability, allocation and tasks are completed on time to the satisfaction of stakeholders

- Manage timely appropriate communication and relationship with clients, vendors, partners and other stakeholders

- Create and manage periodic reporting of project execution status and other trackers in standard accepted formats

- Own the project plan's delivery on-time and in scope to the satisfaction of all stakeholders

- Perform periodic risk assessment and minimize risks through appropriate planning and escalation

- Maintain a comprehensive project documentation that is reusable

- Measure and communicate project performance using standard techniques and measures

Educational Qualifications:

- Strong educational background from reputed engineering and management schools

Required Skills:

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact with internal and external stakeholders with emphasis on follow through and reporting

- Excellent organization and project documentation skills

- Analytical and Problem solving skills along with self-motivation to excel

- Meticulous planning skills with attention to detail and multi-tasking skills

- Strong working experience in Microsoft tools (Excel, Power point etc.) including good presentation skills

- Certifications in IT Project Management domain like PMP preferred

- Minimum 4-8 years of progressive work experience in FMCG companies is preferred

Personal Attributes

- Ability to cope in a complex and fast-changing business environment, and to respond calmly and rationally to changing aspirations in a deadline-driven situation.

- Strong planning and organizing skills including the ability to manage several work streams simultaneously.

- Excellent communication skills with a capacity to present, discuss and explain issues coherently and logically both in writing and verbally.

- Good influencing and persuasion skills with the ability to enthuse and inspire multidisciplinary teams and build successful relationships at all levels.

- Good team player, self-motivated and able to work on own initiative.

- Clear decision-making ability with the facility to judge complex situations and assess when to escalate issues.

- Ability to balance conflicting and changing demands through prioritization and a pragmatic approach.