Position : ERP Business Analyst/Project Manager

Role: ERP BA/PM
Location: US, East Coast

Note: We need an ERP specialist who has ERP migration experience with BA/PM background.

Key Responsibilities:

·        Drive to successful ERP replacement strategy based on business understanding, procedure evaluation and operational interviews/ shadowing

·        Provide project deliverables assigned in the PMF on time during the life of the contract

·        Developing project scope and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and make recommendations on resource availability and allocation

·        Develop a detailed project plan to track progress and action logs

·        Organize and lead project meetings and compile project status report to stakeholders and project team

·        Use appropriate verification techniques to manage changes in project scope, schedule and costs

·        Lead project execution to ensure standard Project Management best practices are employed

·        Measure project performance using appropriate systems, tools and techniques

·        Perform risk management to minimize project risks

·        Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation and prepare reports for leadership

·        Manage / support project tools including but not limited to; HP PPM, Power BI, Excel, and other standard apps

·        Maintain Project deliverables and processes as defined by PCS IT and BPG IT.

Education

·        Bachelors’ Degree in Science/Technical discipline along with significant Project Management experience

·        Project Management Professional (PMP) certification

Experience

·        Several years (3-5 years) project management and team leadership experience with a focus on ERP evaluation and replacement.

·        Ability to manage multiple deliverables and interface effectively with team members and across multiple departments & regions/countries

·        Strong understanding of formal project management methodologies

·        Relevant experience with Lean / Six Sigma experience in a Production Chemical distribution environment is beneficial.

·        Good understanding Requirements Definition, Specialty Distribution, Make to Order, OTC, QTC, Q7A Quality Requirements, Validated Systems is required

·        Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

·        May be called upon for occasional overnight business travel to other Thermo Fisher Scientific operating sites – travel is estimated to be no more than 15%

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

·        Understanding of ERP selection methodologies Strong familiarity with project management standards and methodologies including PMI Body of Knowledge, Waterfall and Agile

·        Process oriented and structured working style plus capable of handling multiple projects simultaneously.

·        Well organized with the ability to work under pressure and deliver work to highest standard

·        Results-oriented team player with strong communication skills

·        Conflict resolution and problem-solving skills

·        Strong interpersonal and organizational influence skills

·        Strong attention to detail, time management

·        Excellent verbal and written communication skills

·        Working knowledge of MS Office suite, project management tools, HP PPM, Jira, Power BI, Sharpcloud

·        Good understanding of financial concepts and accounting terms

·        Aptitude for organizing, managing and distributing data analytics

·        Ability to lead and drive change management
Continuous passion for process and delivery improvements