Ict Launch Manager Torino

Ict Launch Manager
Torino
Piemonte, Torino

ICT Launch Manager provides technical and project leadership for IT activities that support Product Launch projects at manufacturing facilities in Italy.

This position is responsible for coordinating all IT activities for the Product Launch Program, as well as being the interface between IT and the Business.

These projects and programs require a fully dedicated project manager due to the level of complexity, degree of intricate detail and accountability to senior leadership.

These projects, typically lasting 2 years or longer, have a large diverse set of stakeholders, utilize vendor participation, require coordination of multiple stakeholders, complex schedules, and significant integration with other systems.

This position will lead status meetings with project team, make presentations on the project's status to management and directors, implement and streamline consistent processes across project teams, develop and maintain project documentation such as project schedule, project log, meeting minutes, and lessons learned.

Additionally, this position will facilitate meetings with business partners to resolve complex problems and review project updates.

The Launch Manager is expected to work with a level of independence, but reporting to an IT Manager.

Familiar with a variety of standard Project Manager concepts, practices, and procedures, as well as budget and finance.

Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.

Performs a variety of tasks.

A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required.

Presence in plant is required, typically during integration and startup phases.

Major Duties Support the Project Initialization and Planning processes:

Prepare IT budget for manufacturing launches based on high-level scope requirements from the Business.

Develop project scope and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility.

Lead the request for RFQ/RFP/RFI project IT components as required.

Manage ordering of IT hardware and software for launch support.

Analyze business processes and make recommendations for improvements.

Provide Project Management support during the Implementation of Manufacturing Launches:

Develop and maintain project document assets (schedules, risk logs, issue logs, etc. )

Project Management and integration of mission critical plant applications for new product deployments.

Obtain expert level of knowledge for plant applications used by the local plant, allowing assistance in troubleshooting system issues, manage the configuration of applications and network deployment and integration.

Coordinate and deploy resources to critical path areas to ensure project deliverables are on-time.

Monitor and report IT systems implementation progress as required during launches:

Distil complex issues for reporting to various levels of Project Stakeholders/Management.

Communicate effectively with the Skilled Trades on the Plant Floor, to the Vice President owning the Launch.

Maintain and distribute key project documents (schedules, progress trackers, etc. ).

Adhere to governance by maintaining IT standards and guidelines within the local IT infrastructure:

Ensure all technologies that are incorporated into the physical environment are approved for use.

Follow change control processes and changes.

Ensure that service performance agreements are met, and issues are escalated as appropriate.

Candidate features and skills: Behaviors:

Must be self-directed and work independently.

Ability to make tough calls working with bargaining and non-bargaining personnel.

Ability to manage large complex projects and assign tasks to team members.

Ensure freedom of information with all levels of employees and management.

Balance multiple demands from business partners and IT senior management.

Exhibit strong business discipline and acumen.

Build effective relationships across all levels of employees and management.

Advanced use of Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).

Familiarity with MS Project.

Budget Generation and Management.

Project Scope Development and Management.

Preferred:

Understanding of machine monitoring, performance and quality systems, component tracking, common plant and office network environments.

Previous experience managing large/complex IT Projects.

Experience working in a Manufacturing environment.

PMP Certified.

Knowledge of PMBoK Project Management Methodologies.

Experience/Education:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering /Computer Science or Information Technology (IT) related field.

Master's degree in IT or Business preferred.

5+ Years of Project Management experience on large projects ($3M+).

Project Management experience leading diverse teams preferred.

At Stellantis, we assess candidates based on qualifications, merit and business needs.

We welcome applications from people of all gender identities, age, ethnicity, nationality, religion, sexual orientation and disability.

Diverse teams will allow us to better meet the evolving needs of our customers and care for our future.

Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Full-time Job function Information Technology Industries: Motor Vehicle Manufacturing #J-18808-Ljbffr