Lead, Project & Portfolio Management System

Company: Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC,
Location: Hanover
Posted on: May 13, 2022

Job Description:

Position Title: - - - - - - - - - - - Lead, Project& Portfolio Management System Reports To: - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Director, Regional PMO Location: - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Avon, Ohio Date Last Revised: - - - April 20, 2022 Position Summary: This position is the PPM (Project & Portfolio Management) business process lead and is responsible -for analyzing, monitoring, enforcing, and improving Project and Portfolio Management processes using Planisware PPM tool within KB/Bendix. Essential Functions:

• Analyze, monitor, enforce and improve the PPM business processes within KB/Bendix in the following key areas: Project Management, Reporting, Portfolio Management, time Recording, Strategic Resource Management, Operational Resource Management, Financial Management.
• Ensure business process requirements are met with the Planisware tool and integrated with other IT systems as applicable i.e. SAP, PLM, JIRA.
• Prioritize Change Requests within PPM area, working with global counterparts. Ensure templates meet business needs.
• Provide on-site and remote Planisware training and support to ensure standardization and appropriate tool usage.
• Participate in functional process and regression tests for release upgrades, continuous improvement, and other project activities.
• Develop PPM & Planisware governance process to ensure appropriate usage and alignment with Project Managers, Product Owners, R&D personnel, Leadership and Functional disciplines.
• Identify and partner with others to improve PPM processes through key user forums.
• Coordinate new process integration with other business and IT leads.
• Analyze and present data extracted from various reports to ensure data is in alignment with requirements. Lead Planisware audits.
• Assume lead role in correcting inconsistencies within Planisware master data.
• Troubleshoot key system process issues with the key users.
• Possess the ability to summarize, report, and manage Planisware process accuracy at a corporate level. Knowledge:
  • Strong knowledge in project & portfolio management processes and procedures, as well as enterprise-wide IT systems.
  • Knowledge and application of agile practices. Experience: Minimum 2 years' experience of project & portfolio management experience required. Skills:
    • Ability to establish credibility and trust.
    • Ability to manage small projects and assignments without guidance.
    • Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
    • Strong analytical skills.
    • Ability to influence and persuade to inspire action.
    • Self-starter who is action oriented and possesses a strong sense of urgency.
    • Capable of performing in a customer-focused, team-based matrix organization is essential.
    • Capable of successfully performing independently as well as in a team setting. Possesses exceptional planning and organizational skills.
    • Results oriented with demonstrated capability of meeting tight deadlines.
    • Strong systems and data management skills required.
    • Proficient in Microsoft office products (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
    • Possesses the skills to extract data from system queries to create management reports. - Education:
      • B.A. or B.S. degree with Business Administration, Computer Science or Engineering preferred. Position Requirements: The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. - Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Position Title: - - - - - - - - - - - Lead, Project& Portfolio Management System Reports To: - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Director, Regional PMO Location: - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Avon, Ohio Date Last Revised: - - - April 20, 2022 Position Summary: This position is the PPM (Project & Portfolio Management) business process lead and is responsible -for analyzing, monitoring, enforcing, and improving Project and Portfolio Management processes using Planisware PPM tool within KB/Bendix. Essential Functions:
        • Analyze, monitor, enforce and improve the PPM business processes within KB/Bendix in the following key areas: Project Management, Reporting, Portfolio Management, time Recording, Strategic Resource Management, Operational Resource Management, Financial Management.
        • Ensure business process requirements are met with the Planisware tool and integrated with other IT systems as applicable i.e. SAP, PLM, JIRA.
        • Prioritize Change Requests within PPM area, working with global counterparts. Ensure templates meet business needs.
        • Provide on-site and remote Planisware training and support to ensure standardization and appropriate tool usage.
        • Participate in functional process and regression tests for release upgrades, continuous improvement, and other project activities.
        • Develop PPM & Planisware governance process to ensure appropriate usage and alignment with Project Managers, Product Owners, R&D personnel, Leadership and Functional disciplines.
        • Identify and partner with others to improve PPM processes through key user forums.
        • Coordinate new process integration with other business and IT leads.
        • Analyze and present data extracted from various reports to ensure data is in alignment with requirements. Lead Planisware audits.
        • Assume lead role in correcting inconsistencies within Planisware master data.
        • Troubleshoot key system process issues with the key users.
        • Possess the ability to summarize, report, and manage Planisware process accuracy at a corporate level. Knowledge:
          • Strong knowledge in project & portfolio management processes and procedures, as well as enterprise-wide IT systems.
          • Knowledge and application of agile practices. Experience: Minimum 2 years' experience of project & portfolio management experience required. Skills:
            • Ability to establish credibility and trust.
            • Ability to manage small projects and assignments without guidance.
            • Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
            • Strong analytical skills.
            • Ability to influence and persuade to inspire action.
            • Self-starter who is action oriented and possesses a strong sense of urgency.
            • Capable of performing in a customer-focused, team-based matrix organization is essential.
            • Capable of successfully performing independently as well as in a team setting. Possesses exceptional planning and organizational skills.
            • Results oriented with demonstrated capability of meeting tight deadlines.
            • Strong systems and data management skills required.
            • Proficient in Microsoft office products (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
            • Possesses the skills to extract data from system queries to create management reports. - Education:
              • B.A. or B.S. degree with Business Administration, Computer Science or Engineering preferred. Position Requirements: The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. - Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. xx Nearest Major Market: Cleveland Nearest Secondary Market: Akron

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