Wipro - Planning Manager - Supply Chain

Duties and Responsibilities:

- Own the transformation effort to set-up of the BTC; including processes, digital tools, recruitment and development of the distributed team to implement a fully functional GCH infrastructure!

- Build the transformation and business analytics teams in the BTC to deliver the initial set-up and ongoing business transformation projects.

- Lead and manage a team of programme managers and analyst specialist to deliver business outcomes

- Delivery of sophisticated global transformation; including programme management and data analytics

- Successful planning, execution, and communication of transformation initiatives

- Integrate with the wider BTC transition resources to ensure full knowledge transfer and seamless transition of activity to the BTC.

- Network with cross-functional teams through the entire project life cycle, ensuring adherence to project management standard processes and sets a clear direction for change initiatives.

- Lead the overall transformation portfolio including timelines, achievements, and resource requirements.

- Effectively communicate project goals, progress, and outcomes to all customers; including senior governance boards.

- This is a senior leadership role within BTC leadership team.

- Manages teams working across different timezones.

Shift Timings: 9AM - 6PM IST

Experience and Qualification

- 18+ years of Supply Chain experience in manufacturing, planning and logistics environments.

- Previous experience in setting up a BTC / capability hub crucial

- Master's Degree or equivalent experience or equivalent professional qualification.

- Professional project management qualification (e.g. PMP / Prince) preferable

- Experience of working in a matrix structure

Skills & Competencies

- Knowledge of Supply Chain processes and capability will be significant to make this role a success.

- You must have excellent collaborative skills, a solution-oriented demeanor and ability to effectively connect and influence senior customers to an aligned view