Overview
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Job Details
Title: IT Project Lead
Location: Maplewood, MN (Hybrid)
Duration: 9 Months+
Duties:
Functional Product Owner Supply Chain reporting applications will lead the vision, delivery, and adoption of a reporting tool that integrates data from multiple ERP systems. This role combines product ownership with project coordination, ensuring robust functionality, user enablement, and compliance with enterprise standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Product Ownership & Strategy
Define and maintain the product roadmap for the reporting tool.
Translate business needs into functional specifications and user stories.
- Project & Integration Management
Track data integration across multiple ERPs and manage timelines.
- Quality Assurance
Perform testing activities to validate functionality and data accuracy.
- User Enablement
Create training content and documentation for onboarding and adoption.
Manage communication to users regarding updates and best practices.
- Stabilization & Support
Provide post-implementation support and monitor system performance.
- Reporting & Governance
Deliver weekly updates on progress, risks, and escalations to stakeholder
Skills:
- Domain knowledge of Supply Chain data: Understanding of Sales Documents, Service Metrics, Master Data, and Inventory data.
- Project Planning & Execution: Creating detailed technical project plans, timelines, and deliverables; coordinating cross-functional teams.
- Technical Knowledge: Understanding SDLC, cloud platforms, APIs, and system architecture; familiarity with programming concepts.
- Agile & Scrum Expertise: Managing sprints, backlog grooming, and ceremonies; applying Agile principles effectively.
- Risk & Issue Management: Identifying technical risks early and implementing mitigation strategies.
- Stakeholder Communication: Translating technical details into business language; managing expectations and reporting progress clearly.
- Tool Proficiency: Jira, Confluence, MS Project, Trello, Git, CI/CD tools; collaboration tools like Slack, Teams.
- Budgeting & Resource Management: Allocating resources for technical tasks and managing costs.
- Problem-Solving & Decision-Making: Handling technical challenges and making informed decisions quickly.
- Quality Assurance: Ensuring deliverables meet technical and business standards.
- Leadership & Team Coordination: Leading developers, QA engineers, and other technical staff effectively.