
Project Manager, ERP Supply Chain & Finance
- Arlington Heights, IL
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Position: Project Manager, ERP Finance and Supply Chain
- Location: Arlington Heights, IL
- Full time
- Hours: Monday-Friday, 8am – 4:30pm
- Required Travel: no
- Responsible for managing all aspects of a project over the project lifecycle (initiate, plan, execute, control, close) in support of the organization’s strategic objectives and ongoing operations.
- Assists in the evaluation, selection, and implementation of new programs of both a business process and technology nature.
- Facilitates discussions for workflows and operational processes to be redesigned (or standardized) and works with project teams to update policies and procedures to reflect changes.
- Collaborates with leadership to determine and document project objectives, scope, timeline, approach, resource requirements, budget and stakeholders needed for successful execution.
- Develops project tasks, milestones and deliverables using a standard set of tools to ensure timely completion of project.
- Defines team member roles and responsibilities and may manage external consultants and vendor resources. Organizes and conducts regular meetings with project teams and stakeholders.
- Monitors and communicates progress through routine status reports to all levels of the organization. Maintains proper project documentation ensuring it is complete, current, and stored appropriately.
- Identifies risks and performs mitigation planning, escalating as necessary. Follows change control procedures. Issue management includes tracking, assignment, and closeout of all project issues.
- Assists in the development of the communication strategy, training strategy and change management plans. Works closely with leadership in preparation for turnover of program to day-to-day operations.
- Identifies metrics to be used to evaluate project success. Documents and agrees upon deliverables acceptance criteria. Prepares and presents post project review.
- Leads, directs, and motivates teams effectively and manages through influence, even when not the subject matter expert. Supports team building, recognition, and celebration as important aspects of any project. Promotes a creative environment and functions as a change agent.
- Pursues self-development by sharing information, listening, and responding to performance feedback, and seeking guidance from system colleagues.
- May provide mentoring and/or training in the discipline of project management to the organization.
- Manages a portfolio of work and routinely spends a portion of time facilitating governance meetings with key stakeholders to collect status as well as ensure prioritization and alignment of projects and resources. Compiles and summarizes details to report on key metrics for senior leadership.
- Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Computer Science or related field
- Certification: PMP, CAPM or the commitment to certify for either within 6 months of start date
- Experience: 3-5 years of project, portfolio or program management experience. Experience implementing and/or optimizing ERP and other Finance and/or Supply Chain corporate systems in a healthcare environment. preferred
- Unique or Preferred Skills:
- Exceptional verbal, written and presentation communication skills.
- Exceptional multi-tasking, troubleshooting and facilitation skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Detail-oriented, with strong organizational, prioritization, and planning skills.
- Extensive experience in the application of project management principles and process improvement. methodologies. Very high level of analytical ability.
- Build strong relationships with leaders within Finance and Supply Chain
- Strong situational leadership, dispute/conflict resolution and customer service skills.
- Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
- Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Free Parking
- Wellness Program Savings Plan
- Health Savings Account Options
- Retirement Options with Company Match
- Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
- Community Involvement Opportunities