Lead the development of business cases for internal strategic projects
Provide strategic and tactical directions for all aspects of delivery of a process
Conduct business analysis activities using different methodologies as needed for each project
Develop detailed project plans, implementation schedules, project cost estimates, resource plans, and budgets
Coordinates activities, defines deliverables and milestones, and participates in team assignments
Sets and controls scope
Identifies project critical path and dependencies to other ongoing initiatives within the businesses
Identifies project risks and possible mitigations
Takes lead in change management process for each project
Collaborates with business partners to devise/modify processes to solve complex problems and/or improve existing processes
Tracks project issues through resolution during pre
and post-implementation phases
Manage project activities and tasks, monitor processes, and any business and technical issue resolutions
Provides thought leadership on initiatives gained through research and benchmarking analysis as needed

4-year degree in business or related field or equivalent experience
10+ years of relevant experience
10+ years of experience managing strategic initiatives, preferably with process and technology focus
5+ years of consultative experience in a project management-type role
Demonstrated utilization of project management methodologies, especially Agile/SAFe project delivery
Experience working as a project manager or process consultant in a supply chain organization (distribution/logistics, contact center, inventory, etc.) environment
Proficient in all MS Office products
Working knowledge of Visio or other project/program management software
Prior experience with transformation technologies, including Salesforce technology and artificial intelligence
Strong financial and business acumen with ability to create and defend a business case to show value/benefit of project initiatives
Experience with organizational, process, and technology projects as well as change leadership best practices

Lead Strategic Business Consultant

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