Technical project Manager

This role is for one of the Weekday's clients

Technical Project Manager

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end implementation and rollout of production scheduling solutions across multiple international sites.
• Own project planning activities including scope, schedules, resource allocation, timelines, and budgets.
• Collaborate with global teams and subject matter experts across SAP, DataStream, and external technology vendors to ensure smooth delivery.
• Direct execution of integration efforts between Kinaxis, Planet Together, SAP, and associated enterprise systems.
• Manage stakeholder communication and alignment across regions including North America and Europe.
• Track project progress, identify and mitigate risks, and ensure timely milestone delivery.
• Establish governance frameworks, conduct steering and review meetings, and deliver executive-level progress reporting.
• Ensure alignment with business objectives, production processes, and supply chain operations.
• Lead UAT cycles, change management efforts, deployment planning, and go-live readiness.
• Oversee documentation, SOP development, knowledge transfer, and hypercare support post-deployment.
  

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 12-18 years of professional experience, with 5-8 years specifically in Technical Project/Program Management.
• Hands-on experience with production scheduling systems, supply chain planning tools, or manufacturing execution systems.
• Strong knowledge of Kinaxis and/or Planet Together (preferred).
• Proven background managing multi-vendor, cross-functional, and geographically distributed teams.
• Solid understanding of relevant SAP production and supply chain modules.
• Demonstrated experience executing large-scale global or multi-site rollouts.
• Ability to manage senior stakeholders and facilitate critical decisions.
• Strong communication, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Certifications such as PMP, Prince2, or Agile are desirable.
  

Good-to-Have

• Experience in Life Sciences, Pharma, or Manufacturing industries.
• Exposure to global vendor management and offshore delivery frameworks.
• Understanding of data migration, system integration, and scheduling algorithms.
  

Core Skills

• Planet Together
• SAP
• SAP HANA
• Supply Chain Planning
• Global Rollouts
• Integration Management
• Vendor Coordination
• UAT & Change Management
• Governance & Reporting