OTC Project Manager Team Lead

Job Title: OTC Project Manager / Team Lead

Location: Plano TX (Onsite 4 Days a Week)

Duration: 12 Months Contract

Client: Red Global/PepsiCo

Job Description:

Major Tasks Accountabilities and Key Responsibilities:

• WRICEF delivery and Management Manage Technical Projects/WRICEFs using either Waterfall or Agile methodology including Project Reporting Risk & Issue Management. Work with value stream/functional IT Business technical IT teams to finalize WRICEF scope timeline and manage work to completion. Plan and execution Interface 1st runs. Manage/Resolve any WRICEF blockers/roadblock throughout lifecycle of the project.
• Environment Management Ensure Environments are setup and ready for a project. Drive Service Requests to setup and work with technical teams to ensure environment setup correctly and on time.
• Production Technical Cutover (TCO)/ BCO (Business check/out or cutover) Manage teams through Production Cutovers by Building Managing & Executing cutover plan.
• Sustain Turnover Ensure Knowledge Transfer to Support resources for projects implemented into Production.
• Compliance Ensures PM process adherence for tools and processes are followed.
• Communication provides timely and proper communication and change management to ensure new processes adoption and compliance. Escalates to senior leadership as needed when non compliances or issues are not being solved in a timely manner.
• Taskforce participation and Administration Actively participates in initiatives related to process improvement and implementations of new methodologies controls and tools
• Collaboration effectively interacts with peers and other teams to provide improvements to current processes or to share best practices with team
• Subject Matter Expert on methodology project and compliance topics to support and adapt to specific project needs
• Utilizes tools such as CDT Solman SAP to support various team throughout the project Lifecycle
• Works with functional technical and business teams to resolve any blockers. Supports GoLive/Cutover activities when needed.
• Escalates to senior leadership as needed.
• Ensure Ways of Working for Functional Design Technical Design Code Test Environment Management Accountable Functional Design Technical Design Tracking Accountable Technical Cutover plan Accountable Environment Connectivity Accountable Knowledge Transition to Sustain Team Accountable Drive Technology Cutover Execution Accountable

Skills and competency:

• 68 years of experience
• Preferred Working knowledge of the following tools Clarity Azure Dev Ops ServiceNow Microsoft Project HP ALM SAP Solution Manager Advantage
• Works independently without supervision/on their own
• Bachelors degree in MIS or Computer Science or equivalent work experience
• Analytical thinking
• Deadline driven
• Pays Attention to detail
• Demonstrating a Proactive approach
• Facilitating in group situations
• Strong customer service skills towards stakeholders and end user groups
• Fluent in English Language Differentiating Competencies
• Technical knowledge (SAP or any other similar platforms) and skills: strong Project Management knowledge experience with Agile/ SAFe preferable; Experience with Industry standard Portfolio Mgmt. Process Auditing experience is desired.
• Function Knowledge: Functional knowledge in ERP Value streams such as OTC AR OTC OCM/DSD etc but not limited (SAP or any other application) is desired.
• Driving for results: Demonstrates perseverance and resilience in the pursuit of goals. Confronts and works to resolve tough issues. Exhibits a cando attitude and a willingness to take on significant challenges
• Decision Making: Quickly analyzes complex problems to find actionable pragmatic solutions. Sees connections in data events trends etc. Consistently works against the right priorities
• Collaborating and Influencing: Excellent communication skills (in English). Collaborates well with others to deliver results. Keeps others informed so there are no unnecessary surprises. Effectively listens to and understands what other people are saying
• Motivating and Inspiring Others: Demonstrates sense of passion enjoyment and pride about his/her work
• Demonstrates a positive attitude in the workplace. Embraces and adapts well to change. Creates a work environment that makes work rewarding and enjoyable. Able to provide guidance to an agreed level. Main Interactions Within & Outside Organization
• Adapting to change: Quickly adapt and improves WoW depending on the lessons learned from other team members in the very fast paced project ( PGT)