Project Management Specialist (SC Digi)

We are seeking a Project Management Specialist (SC Digi) to join our team! You will be responsible for the management and delivery of technology related projects across various departments.

Project Management Specialist in the Supply Chain Department 
JOB OVERVIEW

Under general supervision, this position is the Digitalization lead on specialist level within SC, providing support for the delivery of the projects within scope, in time, budget and quality. They own and manage full project life cycle from requirement definition, planning, implementation to successful delivery. They support internal customers in the implementation or enhancement of solutions for business processes and to serve as plant liaison for Centers of Competence. These goals are accomplished by:

• General oversite of the projects; remove roadblocks and support teams on making needed decisions
• Maintain a clear understanding of Strategy
• Oversees Digitalization projects, supports Strategy efforts and provides guidance to cross functional teams
• Establishes clear guardrails for projects (i.g.: scope, cybersecurity, stability)
• Supports Teams on establishing prioritization based on most value to the organization
• Supports the Teams on getting resources (funding and people)
• Provides Support for Digi Leads on technical questions, Digi Method, roadblock removal
• Ensures All Ideas and Projects are Properly documented for Transparency in all Reporting
• Serves as scrum master for multiple teams
• Integrates Agile & Lean principles into team practices and work products
• Supports the team to determine the Definition of Done (DoD) for the product with input from key stakeholders
• Coaches the team in Scrum principles to deliver high-quality features for the product
• Helps the Scrum Team to avoid or remove internal or external obstacles
• Coaches and guides development teams in self-organization and cross-functionality to fully realize the potential of Agile/Scrum frameworks
• Supports the team to meet stakeholder expectations by facilitating daily scrum, sprint planning, sprint demo and retrospective meetings

Duties and responsibilities Understanding Users
• Creates understanding and empathy around user needs for the entire product team
• Understands and incorporates complex technical and business requirements into interaction concepts
• Develops detailed test plans that represent all relevant use cases, edge cases and negative test cases
• Conducts research on multiple aspects of products and experiences utilizing a range of methodologies (e.g. ethnography, surveys, context interviews, field visits, usability testing, benchmarking) Concept & Design
• Develops design concepts and explains visual choices to stakeholders, express concepts verbally and visually
• Develops conceptual diagrams, wireframes, visual mock-ups, click-dummies, and interactive prototypes General
• Influences the company’s strategy by product/design recommendations and identifies use cases, needs and pain points of potential customers and users Works closely with developers, product management, and design team to ensure a great user experience and implementation according to the user centered design process Design Thinking
• Definition, planning and execution of strategic design activities
• Support and consulting of development teams and management in all questions concerning design and creative processes
• Development of new products and services using Design Thinking methods
• Project management of various parallel projects, workshops and trainings
• Strategic anchoring of design-oriented development methods and further development of innovation methods
• Building and maintaining a community of design-interested people in the Group
• Conception and moderation of workshops
• Enabling and supporting DT Junior Coaches
• Communication from and about Design Thinking

Project Management
• Plan, execute, and finalize projects according to strict deadlines and within budget.
• Acquire resources and coordinate the efforts of team members and third-party contractors or consultants in order to deliver projects according to plan.
• Define the project’s objectives and oversee quality control throughout its life cycle.
• Develop full-scale project plans and associated communications documents.
• Delegate tasks and responsibilities to appropriate personnel.
• Identify and resolve issues and conflicts within the project team.
• Identify and manage project dependencies and critical path.
• Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation, and presentations.
• Proactively manage changes in project scope, identify and mitigate potential risks/crises, and devise contingency plans.
Perform safe work practices and participate in trainings and safety programs in a positive and proactive way by following safety rules, procedures, regulations, standards and laws. Report all unsafe acts, unsafe conditions, and injuries to supervisor or Human Resources. Work safely 100% of the time. Perform other duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS (All qualifications must be met in order to qualify for the job)
Minimum level of education (Note: Engineering and/or IT MUST require technical degrees)
This position requires a Bachelor's degree in (Choose all the apply):

• Information Technology
• Computer Engineering/Computer
• Supply Chain/Operations Management
• Industrial Engineering
  Or related area or the equivalent combination of education and experience

Professional Experience
Relevant professional experience in the following area(s):

• Information Systems or Engineering combined with experience in evaluation of system requirements, computer system/database design in support of business processes.

Requirements for Job Levels

• Entry Level: Co-op/internship and/or up to 2 years of relevant professional experience.
• Experienced Level: A minimum of 3 years of relevant professional experience.
• Senior Level: A minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience.
• Expert Level: A minimum of 10 years of relevant professional experience.

Required skills
(These skills are essential to perform the job)
Professional Skills:
• Strong knowledge of Scrum theory, rules and practices
• Experience with agile methods, practices, patterns and techniques
• Project management methods and techniques
• Basic knowledge of innovative methods like Design Thinking
• Stakeholder Management
• Basic knowledge of DevOps

Interdisciplinary Skills:
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Teamwork
• Moderation skills
• Communication skills
• Deep sense of empathy
• Perception and observation skills
• Enthusiasm for design and technology
• Creative and innovative thinking
• Visual thinking
• Teamwork

Preferred skills
• Knowledge of data discovery, data preparation, and data analysis tools
• Knowledge of Data life cycle from discovery, loading, cleaning, transforming, managing, analyzing, and making such data easily accessible
• Experience with Business Intelligence tools like Business Objects, QlikView, MS Power BI, Tableau, etc.

Position Details:

• Shift Schedule: Day Shift
• Core Working Hours: 07:00 – 16:00
• Weekly Overtime: None
• Weekend Work: None
• Travel: Yes, Germany as required for projects

DIRECT CONTACT INFORMATION
For additional information, contact LP Services (205) 737-7057