Merger & Acquisition Integration Analyst - ALS Environmental

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About the role:

The role shall provide project management, leadership, cost and schedule control for ERP conversions from acquired systems to ALS standard ERP.  The business process functional scope covers both Finance and Supply Chain.

In this role, the Project Manager will provide the necessary leadership and project management for the migration of finance and supply chain functions from acquired solutions to ALS standard solutions.  She/he will oversee all aspects of migrating an acquired business from existing finance and supply chain solutions to ALS standard solutions.  This requires strong leadership of both internal staff and potentially external resources, and close engagement with the steering committee and business stream and functional leaders.

• The immediate priority of this role is to manage the migration of 5 acquired businesses in the United States from current ERP solutions to Oracle Fusion Cloud. Scope includes Financials and Supply Chain.
• Manage and resolve complex business issues arising from the migration away from existing solutions to ALS solutions, escalate decisions as appropriate to IT and Business Leadership as needed
• Works as part of the IT PMO team. Accountable to the Global IT PMO Director, and the M&A integration steering committee as it relates to budgets, timelines, and progress.
• Oversee ERP conversion planning and rollout: Work with the M&A integration team, global ERP support team, IT, Business Leadership to create a comprehensive ERP conversion plan. Oversee effective change management for the ERP conversion.
• Provide ERP Conversion Change Management Oversight: Ensure change management is being effectively planned and managed and that stakeholder engagement, communication, and all levels of required training is being effectively executed. Ensure that change management is fully integrated into ERP conversion planning and go live plan.

About you:

• Ability to develop strong partnership with the business community. Self-motivated and a problem solver who can assess and develop strategies for achieving business systems conversions
• Effective verbal, written and interpersonal skills. Ability to speak to technical-level staff and develop written reporting and presentational content
• Ability to lead and direct ERP conversion team members in line with the goals of the ERP program. Encourages and facilitates cooperation, results orientation, and collaboration amongst the team
• Demonstrated ability to work in a decentralized, matrix environment, particularly in cross-functional teams across multiple lines of business, over whom there may be no direct authority
• Experience using project management software tools to effectively lead, manage, monitor and control project activities
• Excellent project management skills, with demonstrated track record of applying program management principles, practices, and techniques with a strong results
• Takes calculated risks to achieve desired
• Strong project management skills
• Ability to think strategically, laterally, and logically
• Culture building competencies
• Takes responsibility and accountability
• Commit to listen to and understand others, act on ideas and suggestions, share relevant and accurate information and provide timely feedback when required
• Ability to work under pressure within tight timeframes and
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting capabilities
• Ability to adapt quickly to changes
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Required Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience in project management associated with ERP/business systems conversion or related projects. Experience with Oracle ERP Financials and Supply Chain is strongly preferred.
• Three to five years’ experience managing midsize to large teams and influencing management and key stakeholders.
• Experience with master data management and data conversion approaches
• Experience managing teams in multiple countries
• Excellent project management skills, including ability to effectively deploy resources and manage multiple projects in a cross-functional environment.
• Strong business acumen in managing projects, costs, developing business cases, and delivering cost effective
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business, or experience commiserate.
• Project and/or program management certification and/or lean process improvement (i.e., Six Sigma) certification strongly preferred

Physical Demands:

• Able to speak and hear clearly while communicating with staff, management, and clients.
• Able to sit and /or stand for 100% of an 8 hour day.
• Dexterity in hands and fingers to operate computer and other equipment.
• Must have average vision and able to see to read reports and operate equipment.

Working at ALS: 

Our people are our most valuable asset and drive our success at ALS. We are a diverse community of dedicated professionals united by our passion to make a difference in the world. We reward excellence and uphold our values in our work and how we treat each other. At ALS, you’ll be supported to expand your skills and develop new ones so you can reach your full potential. We invest in our people with a range of programs and provide opportunities across the company, giving our people scope to grow diverse careers and develop as leaders. We want everyone to have a safe, flexible and rewarding career that makes a positive impact on our people, the planet and the communities where we work. 

Our benefits include:

• Structured wage increases
• Comprehensive benefit package  (including: medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, retirement plan with company match, employee assistance and wellness programs, access to company perks)
• Additional vacation days for years of service
• Business support for education or training after 9 months with the company
• Learning & development opportunities (unlimited access to e-learnings and more)

About ALS: 

ALS is a global leader in scientific testing, providing comprehensive testing solutions to clients in more than 60 countries across a wide range of industries, including environment, food and beverage, mining, personal care, pharmaceutical, healthcare and equipment reliability. Using state-of-the-art technologies and innovative methodologies, our dedicated international teams deliver the highest-quality testing services and personalised solutions supported by local expertise. We help our clients leverage the power of data-driven insights for a safer and healthier world. 

Everyone matters: 

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