Technical Project Manager - ERP Planning & Manufacturing
Wabtec Corporation
It’s not just about your career or job title… It’s about who you are and the impact you will make on the world. Because whether it’s for each other or our customers, we put People First. When our people come together, we Expand the Possible and continuously look for ways to improve what we create and how we do it. If you are constantly striving to grow, you’re in good company. We are revolutionizing the way the world moves for future generations, and we want someone who is ready to move with us.
**Who will you be working with?**
Our best-in-class ERP Platforms team has overarching responsibility for driving consistent ERP delivery across the global Wabtec team.
**How will you make a difference?**
The ERP Program Execution team focuses on ERP conversions, implementations, and process improvement projects for Wabtec. This team partners with the business users to implement Oracle ERP within our manufacturing and distribution sites which have been acquired or do not currently use Oracle ERP. The Planning & Manufacturing project manager will lead processes and modules related to Planning, Inventory, Manufacturing, Bills of Material and Quality in Oracle eBusiness Suite.
**What will your typical day look like?**
+ Be the Subject Matter Expert/Solution Architect for Planning & Manufacturing processes, including collaboration with Integrated Applications teams (Teamcenter Product Lifecycle Management, Manufacturing Execution System, Quality Applications)
+ Lead wing-to-wing IT projects for implementing Planning & Manufacturing solutions in Oracle using Oracle modules: Inventory, WIP(Work in Process), BOM(Bill of Material), WMS(Warehouse Management), ASCP(Advanced Supply Chain Planning), Quality, and Depot Repair
+ Collaborate with business users to recognize business processes that deviate from standard Oracle ERP, execute ERP module configurations and partner with business users for successful rollout, with heavy focus on change management and site adoption.
+ Learn and understand business user requirements for Oracle ERP project requests and enhancement requests
+ Travel to the manufacturing and distribution sites to meet with and support functional teams
+ Define as-is and to-be process maps in coordination with business partners for the Planning & Manufacturing processes
+ Perform fit vs. gap analysis on each requirement. Collaborate with IT DevOps team for evaluating and implementing global solutions
+ Work with developers, architects and other stakeholders to define and plan solutions for all gaps identified
+ Where standard Oracle functionality cannot meet business requirements, engage with internal Oracle development team to develop custom programs and reports to cover the gaps
+ Investigate existing Oracle functionality and custom code to determine if it will meet the business user’s needs
+ Active participation in all stages of ERP migrations to ensure comprehensive data conversion and cutover plan. Leverage and follow blueprint framework to cleanse and transfer data from legacy ERP into Oracle ERP
+ Support of training users how to perform their business processes in Oracle and use Reports hosted in external Business Intelligence Applications such as OBIEE
+ Proactively identify corrective actions to address potential project delays & perceived risks
+ Support existing sites as the focal point for Planning & Manufacturing related issues and questions about general functionality
**What do we want to know about you?**
_You must have:_
+ Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in an IT related field (MIS, Computer Science, IT Security) or Supply Chain
+ 5 Year experience in Project Management
+ 5 Year experience using an ERP, strongly prefer Oracle, or executing ERP Projects
+ Able and willing to travel 25%
_We would love it if you had:_
+ Strong leadership and communication skills
+ Demonstrated program / project management experience, successfully managing multiple projects and cross functional teams
+ High attention to detail
+ Resourceful and quick learner; able to efficiently seek out, learn and apply new areas of expertise as needed
+ Highly self-motivated, able to work independently
+ Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to articulate technical problems in clear and simple terms
+ Strong analytical and problem-solving skills – effectively evaluates information / data to make decisions; anticipates obstacles and develops thoughtful plans to resolve
+ Change agent mentality – Proactively learns new processes, identifies opportunities for improvement while promoting their adoption
+ Ability to research Oracle functionality and issues using online resources
+ Experience with data mining, reading and writing SQL queries
**What about the physical demands of the job?**
+ Employee is required to work on a computer for up to 8 hours per day
+ Employee may be in a sitting position for several hours per day, but a standing desk can be provided
+ Employee must be able to read small text on computer screens/monitors
+ Employee is regularly required to talk and hear
+ Employee will follow hybrid work schedule
Lump sum relocation may be provided if eligibility requirements are met.
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Our job titles may span more than one career level. The salary range for this role is between
$77,400.00-$110,300.00
The actual salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, education, business needs, market demands and work location. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, are available at mywabtecbenefits.com . Other benefit offerings for this role may include an annual bonus, if eligible.
**Who are we?**
Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for freight and transit rail as well as the mining, marine, and industrial markets. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation, and Faiveley Transport, the company has grown to become One Wabtec, with unmatched digital expertise, technological innovation, and world-class manufacturing and services, enabling the digital-rail-and-transit ecosystems.
Wabtec is focused on performance that drives progress and unlocks our customers’ potential by delivering innovative and lasting transportation solutions that move and improve the world. We are lifelong learners obsessed with making things better to drive exceptional results. Wabtec has approximately 27K employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit our website to learn more! http://www.WabtecCorp.com
**Our Commitment to Embrace Diversity:**
Wabtec is a global company that invests not just in our products, but also our people by embracing diversity and inclusion. We care about our relationships with our employees and take pride in celebrating the variety of experiences, expertise, and backgrounds that bring us together. At Wabtec, we aspire to create a place where we all belong and where diversity is welcomed and appreciated.
To fulfill that commitment, we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity, and inclusion. We aim to employ the world’s brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. We have created a space where everyone is given the opportunity to contribute based on their individual experiences and perspectives and recognize that these differences and diverse perspectives make us better.
We believe in hiring talented people of varied backgrounds, experiences, and styles… People like you! Wabtec Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, or protected Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
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