150 Meadowlands Pkwy, Secaucus, NJ 07094, USA Req #1951
Monday, September 23, 2024
Position Overview:
We are looking for an experienced Project Manager to lead the end-to-end implementation of NetSuite at Ashley Stewart, Inc. This role is critical to ensuring a successful migration of our ERP system, which will integrate our key business processes across finance, supply chain, inventory management and Shopify ecommerce. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project management, NetSuite implementations and retail industry experience and have great communication skills.
Key Responsibilities:
- Project Planning and Management:
- Develop and maintain detailed project plans, including timelines, milestones, and resource allocation.
- Oversee all phases of the NetSuite implementation, from initial planning and requirements gathering to go-live and post-implementation support.
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams, including IT, finance, supply chain, merchandising, e-commerce and third-party vendors to ensure alignment and timely execution of project tasks.
- Act as the IT SME for all NetSuite & Shopify modules and functionality and perform necessary training to all end users.
- Stakeholder Communication:
- Act as the primary point of contact between internal stakeholders and external vendors.
- Provide regular updates to senior management, including progress reports, risk assessments and mitigation plans.
- Facilitate project meetings, workshops, presentations and training sessions to keep all stakeholders informed and engaged.
- Identify potential risks and issues throughout the project lifecycle and develop strategies to mitigate them.
- Ensure that all project risks are documented, communicated and managed according to the project risk management plan.
- Budget and Resource Management:
- Manage project budgets, including cost tracking, forecasting, approvals and reporting.
- Allocate resources effectively to ensure that project deadlines are met within budget constraints.
- Quality Assurance and Testing:
- Manage the User Acceptance Testing (UAT) process, including coordinating testing activities and tracking defect resolution.
- Oversee the development of test plans, scripts and scenarios to ensure that the NetSuite system meets all business requirements.
- Change Management:
- Develop and execute a change management strategy to ensure a smooth transition to the new ERP system.
- Provide training and support to end-users to ensure successful adoption of NetSuite & Shopify across the organization.
- Go-Live and Post-Implementation Support:
- Coordinate go-live activities, ensuring that all systems are operational and that the business is prepared for the transition.
- Provide post-implementation support to address any issues and ensure that the system is functioning as intended.
Qualifications:
- Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Business Administration or a related field.
- Experience:
- Minimum of 5 years of project management experience, with at least 3 years focused on NetSuite ERP implementations.
- Minimum of 2-3 years of project management experience focused on Shopify implementations.
- Proven track record of successfully leading large-scale ERP and Ecommerce projects in the retail industry.
- Strong understanding of retail business processes, including finance, inventory management, supply chain and e-commerce.
- Skills:
- Excellent project management skills, including the ability to develop and manage project plans, budgets and timelines.
- Strong leadership and team management abilities, with experience managing cross-functional teams.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
- Proficiency in project management tools such as Microsoft Project, Confluence, JIRA, Excel or equivalent.
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to anticipate and address project challenges.
- Certifications:
- PMP (Project Management Professional) or PRINCE2 certification is highly desirable.
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