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 organization (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 limited 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 a 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, timelines, status tracking
- Monitor and track the 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 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, Powerpoint 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.
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