The posting
Company Overview:
When it comes to IT solution providers, there are a lot of choices. But when it comes to providers with innovative and differentiating end-to-end service offerings, there’s really only one: Zones – First Choice for IT.TM
Zones is a Global Solution Provider of end-to-end IT solutions with an unmatched supply chain. Positioned to be the IT partner you need, Zones, a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) in business for over 35 years, specializes in Digital Workplace, Cloud & Data Center, Networking, Security, and Managed/Professional/Staffing services. Operating in more than 120 countries, leveraging a robust portfolio, and utilizing the highest certification levels from key partners, including Microsoft, Apple, Cisco, Lenovo, Adobe, and more, Zones has mastered the science of building digital infrastructures that change the way business does business ensuring whatever they need, they can Consider IT Done. Follow Zones, LLC on Twitter @Zones, and LinkedIn and Facebook.
Position Overview:
Responsible for planning and overseeing project completion on time, on scope and on budget. Strong problem-solving skills, excellent communication skills, and an ability to influence business and technical leaders in a dynamic environment are required.
Project Manager will scope and execute initiatives by partnering with client team and internal stakeholders to understand and prioritize initiatives to improve organization performance. Improvement may constitute increased speed, enhanced efficiency, lower cost, higher revenue or a combination of all.
What you’ll do as the Project Manager:
The requirements below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of the duties and responsibilities of the position, and the duties and responsibilities may change without notice.
Project Management
- Lead project onboarding according to project scope and SOW documentation
- Coordinate engagement of resources and subject matter experts across various organizational functions for Project Startup
- Gather project requirements and develop project Playbooks and SOPs
- Obtain requirements for Bill of Materials (BOM) development
- Gather rollout schedule and document SLA requirements
- Drive all project requirements such as project changes, product lead time, rollout requirements through IntelliPlan.
- Define, track and report on specific measurable outcomes for projects
- Define inventory requirements based on schedule and work with Supply Chain on lead time and schedule of inventory arrival
- Responsible for all aspects of project billing including services.
IntelliPlan
- Complete project toolkit for IntelliPlan.
- Input project deployment schedule and BOM requirements into IntelliPlan.
- Ensure product lead times are loaded and maintained by Supply Chain.
- Ensure product availability in accordance to schedule; monitor schedule in IntelliPlan.
- Coordinate deployment rollout with TSC for TSC readiness against schedule
- Manage and communicate schedule changes, adjust schedule and inventory changes accordingly in IntelliPlan.
- Gather stock standards requirements and input forecast into IntelliPlan.
Inventory Management
- With customers define product standards and forecast requirements
- Define Inventory requirements for project rollouts
- Set safety stock threshold
- Manage inventory levels against forecast and safety stock and adjust as needed
- Manage inventory levels against project schedule and adjust as needed
- Work with Supply Chain to adjust inbound inventory levels according to project schedule
- Work with Supply Chain to manage OEMs when product is available ahead of schedule
- Invoice customer on receipt and convert inventory to client owned according to MSA, MISA and SOW
- Update BOM to include SKU changes from Zones owned SKU to Client Owned SKUs
Implementation
- Responsible for project turnover and start-up to project delivery stakeholders. Coordinate engagement of partner resources and subject matter experts across multiple projects & organizational functions
- Coordinate order entry and order management in CRM based on IntelliPlan outputs
- Manage issues and decisions to timely resolution. Communicate with senior management teams to escalate/resolve project conflicts & needs
- Formulate plans to communicate and implement approved changes for the best return on investment
- Accountable for SLA deliverables according to project scope as documented in Statements of Wok
- Responsible for project closeout and reporting on project health and risks. Formulate and summarize findings as well-organized presentations to senior management; effectively summarize key information (e.g. cost savings, risk, efficiency improvements, accountability metrics, etc.)
What you will bring to the team:
- Bachelor’s degree in business or a related field.
- PMP, ITIL Certification or equivalent preferred.
- 10+ years of experience in program/ project management, process engineering or strategy within a technology or operations environment
- Experience in Supply Chain and Inventory Management is preferable
- Leadership skills: must have experience leading multiple projects and teams simultaneously
- Problem-solving skills: must be able to identify risks and develop actionable mitigation plans
- Analytical skills: must be highly analytical with experience in using objective data to drive strategic recommendations
- Communications skills: must be able to concisely explain complex issues, communicate well in writing and verbally, and be able to build strong working relationships across all levels of the organization, including remote areas
- Intellectual curiosity: must possess a desire to understand why/how things work vs. simply completing the task at hand
- Knowledge of and experience using Project Management Software
- Possesses strong Microsoft Office skills including Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint
Zones offers a comprehensive Benefits package.
While we’re committed to providing top-tier solutions, we’re just as committed to supporting our own teams. We offer a competitive compensation package where our team members are rewarded based on their performance and recognized for the value they bring into our business. Our team members enjoy a variety of comprehensive benefits, including Medical Insurance Coverage, Group Term Life and Personal Accident Cover to handle the uncertainties of life, flexible leave policy to balance their work life.
At Zones, work is more than a job – it's an exciting career immersed in an inventive, collaborative culture. If you’re interested in working on the cutting edge of IT innovation, sales, engineering, operations, administration, and more, Zones is the place for you!
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or pregnancy.
