CEN Implementation Manager

Opportunity

The CEN Implementation Manager is responsible to manage all Site and Customer Implementations in a Cluster (e.g. NAM & LAM / EUR & AFR / WCA & APA).Key responsibilities:

The role is part of the central Contract Logistics Team and owns the delivery of all Contract Logistics (CL) implementations in a Cluster (e.g. NAM & LAM / EUR & AFR / WCA & APA).

- Manage high priority contract logistics (CL) implementations

- Lead, guide and coach Implementation Teams (Implementation Managers and SWATs) who are driving the projects in the Regions/Areas

- Own overall implementation budget delivery up until disengage phase

- Own overall quality of CL implementations across the regions

- Regional responsibility for Implementation Framework roll-out: Ensure areas are adopting standard implementation framework

- Build a World Class Global CL Implementation team in the Regions

- Attract, develop and retain a skilled team of Implementation Managers with the optimal mix of knowledge, experience and personalities and coordinate development globally in order to build a high performing function/team.

- Lead regional CL implementation community, establishing appropriate ways of working, tools and knowledge sharing for required capability

- Work closely with Global Implementation community regarding methodology enhancements sharing best practices

- Speak up and share both supportive and critical views in a way that fosters a dynamic and engaging pursuit of continuous improvement

- Capture and share knowledge / best practices throughout the regional SD community to support short and long term success

Who we are looking for?

- Highly experienced CL implementation leader who has extensive experience in leading complex projects

- Experience of owning and managing budget delivery of complex warehouse implementations

- Strong people management and leadership skills as well as ability to collaborate and influence others, including suppliers

- A well organized and self-directed individual who is a team player with a collaborative mindset

- Self-motivated, who can complete tasks without supervision and who can evaluate and manage risks appropriately

- Experience in setting up partnership or building own infrastructure to service customer’s warehousing and distribution needs

- Proven track record in a matrix, multi-cultural organization, building strong relationships and networks both locally and internationally

- Masters degree in Civil Engineering or Business Management (good to have)

- Sound understanding of financial tools/capital budgeting

- PMP certified (good to have)

- Proficient in Microsoft tools; Excel, word, etc