1. Project Planning & Delivery Management•Lead the full project lifecycle for the VN factory, from requirements confirmation and solution design through development, testing, go-live, and post-go-live support.•Develop project plans, timelines, scope, and deliverables aligned to business needs and ramp-up.•Monitor progress, manage risks, resolve issues, and ensure alignment to schedule and budget.
2. Requirements & Design•Drive requirements gathering and confirmation with factory, manufacturing, and supply chain stakeholders; assess fit against existing applications and agree what to reuse, enhance, or build.•Facilitate workshops, requirement reviews, and design discussions; validate solution designs.
3. Software & System Implementation Leadership•Manage development and enhancement of SAP S/4, SAP Digital Manufacturing, Production Scheduling, and related legacy systems to enable new processes and capabilities at the VN factory.•Coordinate configuration, development, and integration activities with technical teams and vendors, including interfaces between SAP and legacy systems.•Ensure technical and functional requirements are translated accurately into system solutions.
4. Cross-Functional Coordination•Collaborate with Business, IT, Data, QA, Infrastructure, the VN site team, and external partners.•Align with the Technology Foundation project manager on network, device, and infrastructure readiness at the VN site.•Align all teams on dependencies, impacts, and release plans.
5. Vendor & Partner Management•Manage system integrators, software vendors, and consultants.•Track deliverables, SLAs, work packages, and contract obligations.•Review technical documentation and validate proposed solutions.
6. Testing, Deployment & Change Management•Oversee test planning, execution, defect resolution, and acceptance sign-off, and facilitate UAT sessions with factory users.•Manage cutover planning, data migration readiness, and go-live activities.•Support change management, user training coordination, and adoption activities.
7. Governance & Reporting•Maintain RAID logs, status reports, project documentation, and governance records.•Provide clear communication to stakeholders and leadership on progress and risks.•Ensure compliance with IT policies, security standards, and audit requirements.
8. Financial & Resource Management•Track budget, spending, and ROI on digital initiatives.•Align resource planning across business, IT, and data functions.
