Project Manager - Diverse Linx

Job title:-Project Manager

Location:- Lisle, IL| Local only |Hybrid

Jobtype:-Fulltime/Contract

Job description:-
Hybrid. 3 days onsite at Lisle, 2 days remote. the 3 days ultimately depends on project and team structure.
MUST HAVE: Primarily looking for Project Managers with 10yrs Exp in banking/financial services sector or track record of deploying financial systems/erp s (the description you pasted above), or experience in truck/auto sector. A candidate with OLFM will be a huge plus and could make the difference between receiving an interview request or not.++++++

Experience managing successful large scale corporate ERP projects in the Finance, Leasing and Treasury Cash Management system spaces. Application experience requested: Oracle Lease Finance Management (OLFM), PeopleSoft FSCM, Oracle, SAP SuccessFactors, and Baan IV. Experience with integration/interface technologies and middleware such as ETL,SOA, CTRL-M and Cloud technologies such as Azure and AWS is a plus.
Experience managing successful large scale Product Development/Manufacturing projects. Application experience requested: Rockwell MES, Prostep Product Structure Exchange/PLM/PDM, EDI, OTA (Over the Air) Update solutions, and Service Tools/Diagnostics for Module Flashing/Parameter Programming/Fault Code Diagnostics Support. Experience in North America Truck OEMs, Heavy Equipment manufacturing, or Aerospace/Defense industries is preferred.

The IT Project Manager Initiates, Plans, Executes, Controls and Closes multiple simultaneous IT Projects. Leads cross-functional teams to complete tasks and deliverables according to the project schedule, on time and with quality. Applies the Navistar IT process to lead projects to completion both on schedule and within budget. Requires people and resource management skills through others; part of cross-functional team required to complete projects. Successful candidates will demonstrate a history of success leading teams in a matrixed organization structure, and success in leading without direct authority. Ultimate responsibility for the success of the project toward achieving financial and performance targets resides with the Project Manager.

Leads cross-functional teams focused on delivery of IT projects. Coordinates work performed by internal staff and external partners/customers by defining project requirements, performing feasibility and needs/impact assessments. Develops detailed project plans, schedules and budgets and manages all implementation processes including interdepartmental meetings, technical and functional resource identification and allocation, project timeline and progress tracking, change control process, testing, documentation, training and interdepartmental communications and activity management to ensure on-time delivery within budget constraints. Selects, develops and evaluates team resources to ensure efficient operation of the project and its goals. Projects may vary in number, size and complexity.

Desired skills
STRONG Project Manager skillset (PM Processes/Best Practices). 5+ years corporate PM experience completing large scale/complex implementations with large/detailed project plans (critical path timelines in MSP) and budgets, skilled problem solver and change champion/leader.
Experience managing successful large scale corporate ERP projects in the Finance, Leasing and Treasury Cash Management system spaces. Application experience requested: Oracle Lease Finance Management (OLFM), PeopleSoft FSCM, Oracle, SAP SuccessFactors, and Baan IV. Experience with integration/interface technologies and middleware such as ETL,SOA, CTRL-M and Cloud technologies such as Azure and AWS is a plus.
Experience managing successful large scale Product Development/Manufacturing projects. Application experience requested: Rockwell MES, Prostep Product Structure Exchange/PLM/PDM, EDI, OTA (Over the Air) Update solutions, and Service Tools/Diagnostics for Module Flashing/Parameter Programming/Fault Code Diagnostics Support. Experience in North America Truck OEMs, Heavy Equipment manufacturing, or Aerospace/Defense industries is preferred.
Self-starter, works autonomously to determine/develop/drive the proper process/documentation/tools needed for each project to motivate people and drive the team(s) to accomplish goals to make each project a success.
Experience speaking in large groups and delivering presentations to executive leadership. Must be able to take take leadership feedback, quickly absorb and make decisions. Experience managing IT vendors (system integrators) adhering to SOW/T&C, scope management and external vendor financials is required.
PMP and Agile certified

Overview
Requires in-depth knowledge and experience of Project Management processes and best practices.
Works as a team leader in a fast-moving dynamic environment to delivery implementations that drive and support modernization processes across the organization.
Must be a Change Champion and have a demonstrated history of success leading difficult projects where change is required and be comfortable leading organizational change.
Work is accomplished through independent contributions or project work requiring advanced subject area knowledge and decision-making skills.
Fully proficient in applying established standards, resolving a wide range of complex problems of diverse scope in innovative ways, including problems where precedent may not exist.
Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.
Must be a skilled problem-solver who follows through on corrective action implementation.
Uses best practices and knowledge of internal or external business issues to improve products/services or processes.
Networks with senior internal and external personnel.
Experience implementing large scale and complex IT initiatives and their budgets is required.
Experience with implementations using Agile practices and continuous improvement.
Must be a self-starter who is expected to develop detailed project scope, budget and schedules based on intent from leadership.
Works autonomously to drive the proper process/documentation/tools needed to motivate to accomplish goals to make each project a success.
Must be comfortable with real-time decision-making in the absence of complete or perfect information.
Must be comfortable with public speaking in large groups including Executive audiences.
Expected to identify, evaluate, document and develop mitigation plans for project risks and issues.
May instruct, coach or provide informal guidance to other professionals or colleagues with less experience.
Project Management Institute Project Management Professional (PMP) or Program Management Professional (PgMP) credential(s) strongly preferred.
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt / Green Belt training and/or certification a plus
Master of Business Administration preferred and a strong working knowledge of project finance is a must.
Must be comfortable for up to 20% domestic travel.

Basic Requirements:
Bachelor s degree
At least 8 years of project/program management experience
At least 2 years of management experience
OR
Master s degree
At least 6 years of project/program management experience
At least 2 years of management experience
OR
At least 10 years of project/program management experience
At least 2 years of management experience

Additional Requirements:
Proficiency developing detailed project schedules and performing critical path analysis using Microsoft Project is required.
Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel and Word are required
Experience implementing large scale and complex IT initiatives and managing their budgets is required.
Strong written and verbal communication skills required.
PMP or PgMP certification.
Agile experience (recent practical experience preferred) and certifications such as CSM/SCM (etc.) receive preference.