Infor Global Solutions
Job Posting
Infor delivers fully integrated enterprise solutions for a wide range of industries, as well as best-in-class, stand-alone products that address the essential challenges its customers face in areas such as enterprise resource planning, supply chain planning and execution, customer and supplier relationship management, asset management, product lifecycle management, financial and performance management, and business intelligence. With 8,100 employees and offices in over 100 countries, Infor provides enterprise solutions to more than 70,000 customers. For additional information, visit www.infor.com.
POSITION: ERP XA Project Manager
LOCATION: Remote
SUMMARY: Coordinates and monitors billable projects from initiation through delivery. Serves as liaison between the company and client in order to ensure that all targets and requirements are met. Ensures that billable projects are completed on schedule and within budget. Operates under moderate supervision. With this role, there will be times you may be called upon to perform as a Lead Consultant and/or Consultant. Reports to Director of Professional Services. Usually requires minimum of seven to ten years of experience in the areas of development or implementation
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
60% Coordinates and monitors billable projects from initiation through delivery
· Ensures that billable projects remain on schedule and within budget
· 60% of the Project Managers time is billable out of a standard 2080 hour year
· Ensures projects are completed according to agreed upon plan. Maintains project financial and project profitability, to include resource scheduling, revenue forecasting per project, billing reconciliations, expense report and time approval for project work, etc…
· Remains aware of any potential problems and works to mitigate any risks
· Monitors project deliverables and progress through continuous communication with project members.
· Assigns / delegates work assignments to project team members
· Prepares project status reports and Management dashboards on project progress and issues
· Maintain positive professional demeanor
· Manages approximately two million in revenue annually
· Has the ability to perform as an XA Consultant or Lead XA Consultant in the areas of Finance or Manufacturing and/or Distribution.
25% Serve as liaison between the company and client to ensure all targets and requirements are met
· Assist management with evaluation and development of a project plan
· Keeps appropriate people informed of project progress, complete weekly Project Status Reports, Bi-weekly dashboard reports, participate in weekly PM meetings and communicate appropriately with Executive Sponsor / department leadership through written and verbal communication
· Disseminates information on any problems or potential delays in a timely manner
· Assist where applicable in pre-sales engagements
15% Supports Practice Director and Sales Team as needed for current and potential clients as process expert to support additional penetration of consulting services work for supply chain tools.
· Assist where applicable in pre-sales engagements
· Identifies opportunities for additional work on existing engagements
· Provides input as to which tools provide best fit
· Demonstrate how Infor tools add value
· Assists in preparing services work orders and initial project plans
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
· Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or computer science. Usually requires seven to ten years of experience in the areas of development or implementation. Experience in managing multiple ERP XA implementations or upgrade projects ranging from $25k - $2M with one to five consulting reports is required
· Five plus years performing Mapics / XA 7.8 and/or R9 Consulting and/or Project Management in Finance or Manufacturing and/or Distribution
Required Skills:
· Strong knowledge of all areas of business and/or manufacturing operations. Strong knowledge of and direct experience with upgrading Mapics / XA. Understanding of manufacturing processes and manufacturing planning or understanding of Finance and Administration processes. Ability to demonstrate good judgment. Ability to manage the most complex projects (Time and Materials, Fixed Price of both large scale and small scale). Excellent time management, communication skills, decision making ability, presentation, human relations and organizational skills. Able to resolve problems in a timely manner. Working knowledge and adherence to and enforcement of Infor Corporate Policies and Procedures, as outlined in the employee handbook.
· Strong knowledge and direct experience working as a Consultant and/or Project Manager with XA 7.8 to R9. Will consider R7 experience.
Infor Global Solutions offers a competitive compensation and benefits package. Infor respects and embraces diversity in our workforce. EOE/AA M/F/D/V
To apply, please click on the following link: http://www.infor.com/company/careers/