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ICONMA, LLC IT PMO Project Manager in United States
Our Client, a Business Manufacturing and Supply company, is looking for an IT PMO Project Manager for their Charlotte, NC location. Responsibilities:
Project & Product Delivery Ownership
Facilitate end-to-end delivery of the Kinaxis Demand Planning application, ensuring scope, schedule, budget, quality, and value realization objectives are met.
Drive accountability for product delivery outcomes, including roadmap execution, feature delivery, and operational readiness.
Clearly understand and manage the distinction between:
Product-based delivery (roadmaps, backlogs, continuous value delivery, post–go-live evolution)
Traditional project execution (milestones, phase gates, funding cycles)
Ensure delivery aligns with enterprise PMO standards while enabling Agile and product-centric ways of working.
Kinaxis Demand Planning Implementation Leadership:
Manage Kinaxis Rapid Response deployments and enhancements supporting:
Demand Planning and Forecasting
Supply and Capacity Planning
Scenario Modeling and What If Analysis
Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) / Integrated Business Planning
Oversee integration between Kinaxis and SAP ECC, including demand signals, material master data, BOMs, and manufacturing planning data.
Coordinate cross-functional teams including supply chain business stakeholders, SAP functional teams, Kinaxis solution architects, system integrators, and internal IT partners.
Ensure platform configurations, data models, integrations, and releases align with manufacturing processes and business outcomes.
Agile & Scrum Execution (Required):
Lead delivery using Agile and Scrum methodologies, including:
Sprint planning
Backlog refinement
Stand-up meetings
Sprint reviews and retrospectives
Partner closely with Product Owners and Business Leads to:
Prioritize features and capabilities
Manage product backlogs and roadmaps
Deliver incremental and measurable business value
Support teams transitioning from project-centric to product-centric delivery models.
Project Leadership & PMO Governance:
Develop and maintain integrated delivery plans, product roadmaps, milestones, and resource plans.
Own and manage RAID (Risks, Assumptions, Issues, Dependencies) and ensure timely mitigation and escalation.
Provide clear, concise delivery status reporting for executive and PMO leadership.
Ensure alignment between Agile delivery teams, PMO governance, and enterprise strategy.
Stakeholder Engagement & Communication:
Build strong relationships with supply chain, manufacturing, IT, and business leadership.
Serve as the primary point of contact for delivery status, risks, dependencies, and key decisions.
Engage senior leaders and product stakeholders to maintain momentum, alignment, and adoption.
Quality, Compliance & Continuous Improvement:
Ensure adherence to client quality, compliance, and governance standards.
Promote continuous improvement through Agile retrospectives, lessons learned, and delivery metrics.
Ensure deliverables meet acceptance criteria and support operational readiness and user adoption.
Domain Knowledge Requirements – Kinaxis Demand Planning
The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong domain knowledge in enterprise demand and supply planning, including:
Kinaxis Rapid Response or Comparable Advanced Planning Systems (APS)
Demand forecasting and demand sensing
Supply planning and capacity modeling
S&OP / Integrated Business Planning processes
Scenario-based planning and what if analysis
Integration of planning platforms with SAP ECC in manufacturing environments
Understanding of how planning systems support complex, multi-site manufacturing operations
Requirements:
7+ years of IT project and/or product delivery management experience, preferably within a PMO.
Hands-on experience delivering enterprise planning or supply chain platforms, preferably Kinaxis Rapid Response, within the last 5 years.
Proven experience implementing products, not just managing one-time projects, including post–go-live evolution and continuous improvement.
Experience delivering solutions integrated with SAP ECC in manufacturing environments.
Demonstrated success leading complex, cross-functional initiatives in large enterprises.
Agile and/or Scrum certification required (CSM, PMI-ACP, SAFe, or equivalent).
PMI PMP (Project Management Institute - Project Management Professional) certification required.
Product Delivery or Product Management experience in enterprise IT environments.
Experience working with system integrators and SaaS vendors.
Familiarity with Agile lifecycle management tools (Jira, Azure DevOps, etc.).
Strong understanding of Agile, Scrum, and hybrid delivery models.
Ability to manage delivery plans, product roadmaps, backlogs, and RAID effectively.
Exceptional stakeholder management and executive communication skills.
Proven problem-solving, decision-making, and escalation capabilities.
Detail-oriented with a strong commitment to deliver quality and outcomes.
Ability to lead without authority and influence across organizational boundaries.
Why Should You Apply?
Health Benefits
Referral Program
Excellent growth and advancement opportunities
ICONMA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any status protected by applicable law.