An exceptional opportunity is nowavailable for a dedicated IT Delivery Manager specializing in Supply ChainPlanning. Our esteemed client is seeking a proactive and experiencedprofessional to lead the development and support of their Global Supply Chain –Supply Planning team and its applications. This pivotal role demands acandidate with a robust background in application development across various ITdisciplines, who can effectively communicate and collaborate with multiplegroups to ensure the successful delivery of enhancements and projects.

This position will manage the following Supply Chain Planningapplications:

- Blue Yonder Demand

- Blue Yonder Enterprise Supply Planning

- Blue Yonder Luminate Control Tower

- Supply Chain Planning Workflow

- DSF Business Object universe

The IT Delivery Manager is accountable for the overall directionof the Supply Chain Planning team and applications. The position is responsiblefor understanding the core technology and providing guidance and support to thestaff. The incumbent must be a solid performer with strong problem solving andcommunication skills. Additionally, this individual will have solid developmentskills in Oracle SQL, PL/SQL, Oracle APEX, Windows scripting, and interfacedesign. Experience with the Blue Yonder architecture and applications is highlydesired. The IT Delivery Manager must possess a focus on customer service andcontinuous process improvement.

RESPONSIBILITIES

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS

Strategy & Planning

· Manage the Supply Chain Planning Application portfolio,including end-of-life planning.

· Plan, coordinate and monitor the progress of developmentprojects.

· Alignment of project deliverables with business goals.

· Communicate with key business and IT leaders.

· Research and evaluate new development standards and tools,working with other technology leaders to make decisions.

· Plan and coordinate system upgrades that impact applications,including database, and application and web servers.

· Compile and recommend wants/needs for the annual budgetingprocess and prepares presentation to senior IT management.

· Determine staffing and skills requirements.

· Drive change.

Acquisition & Deployment

· Lead development team in the Design, Elaboration, Construction,and Transition Phases in implementing and supporting Supply Chain Planningapplications.

· Manage daily project work.

· Provide necessary resources to development team to maximizeproductivity.

· Work with support teams to resolve production issues and plannew development efforts.

· Develop client relationships through communication andengagement on projects.

Operational Management

· Take responsibility for the management of all aspects of theSupply Chain Planning team.

· Responsible for management of all aspects of the Supply ChainPlanning applications.

· Manage application support to meet the needs of the businessincluding issue resolution and management.

· Act as a Subject Matter Expert in the discovery andinvestigation of new projects and initiatives.

· Mentor and coach team members, including professionalapprentices.

· Work with customers to build and formulate businessrequirements.

· Develop documentation, white papers, and presentations to alllevels of management and technical staff.

· Provide daily management and leadership to the development team.

· Create and manage development work plan to track all projectdeliverables and communicate development status within the broader technologyteam.

· Conduct activities like staffing, performance and resourcemanagement, and strategic direction of the team.

· Create and maintain development plans for each team member,including training, skills assessment, career planning, and goal planning.

· Set employee objectives, monitor, and evaluate performance andprovide feedback and mentoring.

· Manage personal growth objectives for the Team in conjunctionwith Career Development Office.

· Manage, develop, and mentor subordinates toward the building ofa strong team.

Requirements

1. FORMAL EDUCATION:
   1. Required:

· Bachelor's degree (or foreign equivalent) in a ComputerScience, Computer Engineering, or Information Technology field of study (e.g.,Information Technology, Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering, ComputerSystems Management, Mathematics) or equivalent experience.

1. KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE:

a. Required:

· 10 years of IT experience in software development lifecycle and system integration.

· 5 years ability to successfully lead projects.

· 5 years of Planning application development experience

· 5 years of PL/SQL development experience

· 4 years leading a team of direct reports.

· Excellent systems/process orientation with demonstratedanalytical thinking, communication, and problem-solving skills.

· Demonstrated leading meetings effectively with businessand IT

b. Preferred:

· Experience with Blue Yonder architecture and applications

· Experience with Oracle Applications Express (APEX)

· Experience with managing multiple projects simultaneously

· Experience with Agile Scrum development methodologies

1. TECHNICAL/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

a. Required:

· Strong communication skills both horizontally andvertically across business, IT, and consulting partners

· Proven ability to collaborate successfully across businessand DT teams

· Highly skilled in being able to organize and managemultiple tasks in a fast-moving environment

· Strong commitment to inclusion and diversity

· Ability to present ideas in a user-friendly language,communicating with both technical and business resources

· Ability to work in a team-oriented, collaborativeenvironment