Project Management Officer

Job responsibilities:

PMO Setup and Governance:

• Develop and implement project management methodologies, standards, processes, and tools to ensure consistency and best practices.
• Define governance frameworks and processes to ensure project alignment with business objectives.

Project Management & Delivery:

• Lead the successful delivery of ERP projects/ other applications by managing scope, budget, timeline, and quality.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams, including business analysts, developers, testers, and external vendors.
• Identify project risks, issues, and dependencies, and develop mitigation strategies.
• Ensure projects are delivered within agreed-upon KPIs, timelines, and budgets.
• Implement change management practices to ensure smooth adoption of ERP systems across business units.

Stakeholder Management:

• Engage with key stakeholders, including senior management, business leaders, and IT teams, to ensure alignment of project objectives and outcomes.
• Regularly communicate project status, risks, and issues to stakeholders through status reports and steering committee meetings.
• Ensure stakeholder requirements and feedback are integrated into solutions.

Resource Planning & Management:

• Plan and manage resources for projects, ensuring the right mix of skills and competencies for project success

Experience, competencies and skills:

• 3+ years of experience in project management, with a focus on ERP implementation and management.
• Proven experience in managing large-scale ERP deployments across multiple locations or business units.
• Experience leading PMOs in complex enterprise environments.
• Experience with cloud-based ERP systems.
• Knowledge of IT infrastructure and data migration strategies.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements related to ERP systems (e.g., SOX, GDPR).

Project Management Skills:

• Strong understanding of project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, hybrid) and best practices.
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.

ERP Systems Knowledge:

• Deep understanding of ERP systems, architecture, modules, and integration points.
• Experience with ERP tools such as SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or equivalent.

Communication & Leadership:

• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong leadership and people management abilities, with experience managing cross-functional teams.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and manage expectations.

Problem Solving & Analytical Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify risks and develop solutions.
• Ability to interpret data and create actionable insights for project performance and improvement.

Financial Acumen:

• Strong budget management and financial forecasting skills.
• Ability to manage project financials, including cost estimation and variance analysis.

Change Management:

• Experience with change management principles and methodologies.
• Ability to drive organizational change and ensure successful adoption of ERP solutions.

Work location - Malad (work from office, 5 days working)