IT Project Manager IV

Job Title: IT Project Manager IV

Location: Charlotte NC 28216

Note: Location: Charlotte NC area preferred. Remote candidates in Eastern or Central Time Zones considered. Travel Requirement: Limited travel to Charlotte NC may be required to participate in project workshops or key delivery events. Advance notice will be provided. Travel is not expected to exceed 15 25%. Position Type: Full-Time / Contract. Interview Process: Two Rounds. First Round Video Interview with PMO Panel. Second Round Video Interview with PMO & Project Sponsor Panel. Third round may be possible for candidate determination. Assignment anticipated through end of 2026. Possibility of extension based on demand.

Summary of Job:

We are seeking an experienced results-driven IT PMO Project Manager to lead the delivery of a Kinaxis Demand Planning (RapidResponse) implementation integrated with SAP ECC manufacturing systems. This role is ideal for a product-focused delivery leader who has hands-on experience implementing enterprise platforms understands product-centric delivery models and can effectively operate in Agile and Scrum environments. The successful candidate will take ownership of product delivery outcomes proactively manage risks and dependencies engage business and technical stakeholders and ensure solutions are delivered in alignment with quality compliance and PMO governance standards..

Must-have/Required skills:

• 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.
• 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.
• Submissions are required to include the candidates PMP Certification Number and Active Dates listed. Submissions that do not have this information will not be considered for shortlisting.
• 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.

Nice-to-Have Skills:

• 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.).
• Kinaxis RapidResponse 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.

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

• 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) and 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 and 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 and 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 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.