IT PMO Project Manager

Iconma

Charlotte, NC

JOB DETAILS
LOCATION
Charlotte, NC
POSTED
21 days ago
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 considerationfor employment without regard to any status protected by applicable law.

About the Company

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Iconma

ICONMA is a global information consulting management firm providing Professional Staffing Services and Project-Based Solutions for organizations in a broad range of industries.

  • Corporate Headquarters in Troy, Michigan; 20+ locations worldwide.
  • Certified Woman-Owned Business Enterprise (WBE); certified by Women’s Business Enterprise National Council, National Women Business Owners Corporation (NWBOC); and California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC).
  • Founded in 2000
  • 2000+ Employees

The company was founded on the principle that success is derived from delivering high quality service and resources in the most responsive, flexible, and innovative way. ICONMA invests in people and resources with a single goal: To provide our customers with the highest quality service in the most responsive manner. Through its network of offices, ICONMA provides the resources to help clients maintain their competitive advantage.

COMPANY SIZE
2,000 to 2,499 employees
INDUSTRY
Management Consulting Services
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
401K, Employee Referral Program, Life Insurance
FOUNDED
2000
WEBSITE
https://www.iconma.com/