Key Essential Skills
- 10+ years of Project Management experience (Infrastructure Deployment) with a focus on factory startups and SAP implementations
- Proficient in SAP S/4HANA and related cutover planning processes
- Demonstrated experience in managing infrastructure projects and coordinating application development.
- Proven track record in leading large-scale, multi-geography IT projects, preferably in FMCG/CPG industries.
- Strong understanding of finance implications in project management.
- Ability to effectively manage relationships with both technical and commercial stakeholders across various regions and cultures.
- Ability to lead diverse, cross-functional teams and collaborate with various SMEs and leadership teams.
Desirable Skills:
- Ability to effectively manage relationships with both technical and commercial stakeholders across various regions and cultures.
- Ability to lead diverse, cross-functional teams and collaborate with various SMEs and leadership teams.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex information to senior stakeholders.
- PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent Project Management certification.
Overview:
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Project Manager to lead a factory startup project in Hugoton, Kansas. The project is expected to unfold in three phases and will last until the end of next year. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a groundbreaking initiative that involves setting up a factory and a distribution center. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of infrastructure setup, SAP S/4HANA, and experience with factory cutovers and SAP implementations.
Role & Responsibilities:
Lead the project management efforts for the factory startup and distribution center setup, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
- Oversee the three-phase factory startup project, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to project goals.
- Coordinate with teams in India and manage project timelines to accommodate flexible working hours.
- Lead the infrastructure setup for the factory, ensuring alignment with application requirements, particularly in SAP S/4HANA.
- Develop and implement cutover planning strategies for SAP S/4HANA, coordinating activities across different pillars.
- Understand and communicate the finance implications associated with project activities and SAP implementations.
- Facilitate collaboration between infrastructure and application teams to ensure seamless project execution.
- Physical presence at the factory site in Hugoton, Kansas, to effectively manage on-site operations and team interactions.
- Provide regular project status updates and reports to stakeholders, ensuring transparency and accountability throughout the project lifecycle.
Outline Thebes Group:
Thebes Group is a leading UK wide IT infrastructure technology consultancy. We are well-known for our extensive talent pool of highly competent IT professionals and exclusive Academy programmes, which provide a great opportunity to undertake technical training in core disciplines. Thebes work with a number of leading vendors, Government, financial institutions and insurance companies including investment banks, brokers and hedge funds. To see our list of core capabilities please click here.
Thebes does IT solutions & services differently from most other IT service providers. As an Assured Outcome Provider (AOP) we have spent fifteen years willingly sharing the client’s risk with them by focusing on outputs (i.e. quality service & solutions and ROI) rather than inputs (i.e. pricelists and headcount). We do this by fitting our skills, solutions & capabilities to needs, augmenting our staff with enthusiastic professionals from our Academy programme and remaining flexible as our clients’ needs change.
