IT Project/Program Manager -Procurement - US

Role
Description –

·       Formulate, organize, and coordinate
inter -connected projects across multiple departments and geographies.

·       Leverage prior experience or progressively build
expertise in IT applications such as ERP, SaaS, and enterprise platforms, as
well as emerging technologies including AI/ML, IoT, and RPA, as relevant to
client environments.

·       Leverage or develop functional understanding of
business processes, with strong preference for Supply Chain domains, including
procurement, planning, logistics, manufacturing, sales & distribution,
finance, retail, and eCommerce.

·       Lead Project / Program Management for
large -scale corporate IT programs and enterprise implementations, including
supply chain and procurement product implementations.

·       Own end -to -end responsibility for planning,
resource management, risk and issue management, stakeholder management, and
project reporting.

·       Identify and drive improvement and efficiency
opportunities across programs and projects.

·       Implement project reviews and quality assurance
practices to ensure successful delivery and high stakeholder satisfaction.

·       Act as the primary liaison between senior
business stakeholders and technology teams to ensure alignment and business
value realization.

·       Establish and run large initiatives through
structured program and project governance frameworks.

·       Define and document project objectives, scope,
assumptions, risks, dependencies, and mitigation plans. Develop high -level
project plans with milestones and timelines.

·       Create and manage detailed project plans
covering tasks, resources, timelines, dependencies, and status tracking. Ensure
timely execution and optimal resource utilization.

·       Manage proactive and structured communication
with clients, vendors, partners, and internal stakeholders.

·       Own on -time, in -scope delivery of project
outcomes. Perform periodic risk assessments and manage escalations effectively.

·       Measure and communicate project performance
using standard metrics and reporting mechanisms. Maintain comprehensive and
reusable project documentation.

Requirements

Required
Skills & Experience

·       Strong experience in IT Project Management with
excellent stakeholder management capabilities.

·       Supply Chain experience preferred, especially in
procurement, planning, or enterprise supply chain environments.

·       Hands -on experience in supply chain procurement
product implementations (ERP or SaaS -based).

·       Proven experience managing large -scale ERP or
SaaS implementations.

·       Experience working in Waterfall, Agile, and/or
Hybrid delivery models.

·       Strong analytical, problem -solving, and planning
skills with high attention to detail.

·       Excellent communication and presentation skills,
with the ability to work across cross -functional and global teams.

·       Prior exposure to FMCG IT programs is an added
advantage.

·       Strong working knowledge of Microsoft tools
(Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).

Educational
Qualifications

·       Strong academic background from reputed
engineering and/or management institutions.

·       6–12 years of relevant experience in
project/program management.

·       Certifications such as PMP, PRINCE2, CSM, CSPO,
SAFe, or equivalent are preferred. This is the correct one