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Who you are:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Program Manager to lead a global D365 ERP implementation in China. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in managing complex ERP programs, strong leadership skills, and the ability to drive organizational change. This role involves collaborating with various stakeholders, overseeing multiple roll-out projects, and ensuring the successful implementation of a template-based Microsoft D365 solution.

About the job:

Program Leadership:

• Lead and manage the program roll-out team to ensure the successful implementation of the template-based Microsoft D365 solution throughout the project portfolio.
• Develop and maintain a detailed program plan, including milestones, deliverables, and dependencies across multiple roll-out projects.
• Facilitate program governance by guiding roll-out projects and leading program steering committees.

Stakeholder Collaboration:

• Collaborate with stakeholders and roll-out project managers to ensure effective communication and resource allocation.
• Craft and communicate a succinct narrative that explains the importance of the program, including sharing plans, progress, and challenges with stakeholders.
• Clarify program objectives and ensure alignment with roll-out teams and partners.

Risk Management:

• Efficiently align multifaceted teams and proactively manage issues, risks, and impediments in a timely manner.
• Develop a clear view of dependencies and create plans to support well-defined achievements and responsibilities.

Quality Assurance:

• Ensure all deliverables meet required quality standards and are completed on time.
• Secure close and ongoing alignment with the program vision and overall strategy.

What you know:

• Skills:

• Program Management: Expertise in managing large-scale ERP implementations.
• Leadership: Ability to lead and motivate cross-functional teams, drive collaboration and resolve conflicts.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English with the ability to effectively convey complex technical information to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify issues, evaluate options, and implement effective solutions.
• Change Management: Experience and understanding of how to drive and manage organizational change related to IT transformation, with a focus on minimizing resistance and maximizing adoption

• Experience:

• Proven track record in managing complex ERP programs, preferably with Microsoft D365.
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies and tools.
• Experience and certification in agile frameworks e.g. SAFe is beneficial.

• Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field; Master’s degree preferred.

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