IT PMO Project Manager (Kinaxis Demand Planning Delivery)-- KAUDC5767579

Compunnel Inc. is seeking an experienced IT PMO Project Manager to lead the delivery of a Kinaxis Demand Planning implementation integrated with SAP ECC manufacturing systems. This role involves managing product delivery outcomes, engaging stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with quality and PMO governance standards.

Responsibilities:

• 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
• Manage Kinaxis RapidResponse 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• Ensure adherence to client’s 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

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 RapidResponse, 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.)