Project manager @ GSPANN

Position Name: Project Manager

Strategic purpose of the position:

The strategic purpose of a Project Manager is to ensure that projects are aligned with the organization's strategic goals and objectives. This involves developing and managing comprehensive project plans, including scope, schedule, budget, and resource allocation, to ensure timely and within-budget delivery. Engaging with key stakeholders, the Project Manager facilitates communication and collaboration to secure alignment and support for project objectives. Additionally, they identify, assess, and mitigate project risks, developing contingency plans to minimize impact on project delivery. By maintaining accurate project documentation and providing regular updates, the Project Manager ensures transparency and accountability. Ultimately, they drive continuous improvement by identifying opportunities for process enhancements and implementing changes to elevate project management practices and outcomes.

Personal qualifications / competencies:

• Possess excellent problem-solving abilities and be capable of making clear decisions under pressure Organizational skills, as they need to manage multiple priorities and ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.
  
• Solid understanding of both business and IT, enabling them to bridge the gap between these areas. Experience with change management, facilitating alignment and accountability within the organization.
  
• Proven experience managing successful implementations of Dynamics 365 ERP (incl. Finance & Operations, Supply Chain, Business central & Procurement), as well as SAP S/4HANA and SAP Business One.
  
• Comprehensive understanding of IT governance processes, compliance frameworks, and best practices.
  
• Strong communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills, enabling collaboration across diverse teams and organizational levels.
  
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex ERP projects and drive change across global organizations.
  
• Analytical and problem-solving capabilities combined with a strategic mindset.
  
• Experience working closely with senior business and IT stakeholders to align ERP solutions with business objectives.
  
• Familiarity with CPG / FMCG industry processes is an advantage.
  

Educational / minimum requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Business, IT, Engineering).
  
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent is preferred.
  

Job responsibilities:

• Project Planning and Execution: Develop and manage comprehensive project plans, including scope, schedule, budget, and resource allocation. Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.
  
• Stakeholder Management: Engage with key stakeholders, including project sponsors, business leaders, and team members, to ensure alignment and support for project objectives. Facilitate communication and collaboration among stakeholders.
  
• Risk Management: Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks. Develop contingency plans and proactively address potential issues to minimize impact on project delivery.
  
• Quality Assurance: Ensure project deliverables meet quality standards and requirements. Implement best practices and methodologies to achieve high-quality outcomes.
  
• Team Leadership: Lead and motivate project teams, providing guidance, support, and direction. Foster a collaborative and productive team environment.
  
• Reporting and Documentation: Maintain accurate project documentation, including status reports, project plans, and meeting minutes. Provide regular updates to stakeholders on project progress and performance.
  
• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement changes to enhance project management practices and outcomes.
  

Required Leadership behaviors:

Alignment

• Proactively aligns self and team towards agreed priorities
  
• Actively promotes one-team spirit and collaboration across functions
  
• Listens actively and wins others over to win-win solutions
  
• Involves and inspires others and gives people responsibility
  
• Detects and encourages talent and coaches towards company targets
  

  Accountability

• Takes into account details and big picture when solving problems
  
• Balances global and local thinking
  
• Demonstrates commitment and personal ownership and sticks to decisions taken
  
• Sets clear and stretch objectives and rigorously tracks delivery
  
• Personally, ensures team has capability to deliver
  

Action

• Takes and executes decisions with quality and speed
  
• Plans effectively, sets priorities and puts ideas into practice
  
• Seizes opportunities, embraces and drives change
  
• Anticipates and acts on the needs of consumer/customer/society
  
• Seeks, shares and utilizes best practice