Manager, IT - Transportation

Kraft Heinz, Inc.; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Kraft Heinz in Bengaluru seeks a senior SAP Logistics Project Manager to own end-to-end systems implementations, including blueprinting, budgeting, testing, training and hyper care support.

You will lead external contractors and cross-functional teams to deliver seamless SAP Logistics and OTM integrations aligned with business needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or higher in Computer Science or a related field.
• Proficiency in SAP Logistics configuration, customization and integration, notably with OTM/TMS.
• Experience implementing large-scale OTC/STP/ERP programs blending business and technical work.

Responsibilities

• Lead external contractors for systems project management, implementation and integration.
• Own project financial governance, timelines, and conversion planning.
• Provide core PMO oversight for SAP Logistics, including blueprinting, testing, training and hyper care.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams (ABAP, middleware) to ensure data integrity across transportation systems.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Project leadership

SAP Logistics

OTM integration

ABAP coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS or related field

Tools

ServiceNow

SAP MM/WM/TM

Job description

Engage with internal and external stakeholders to capture business requirements, translating them into effective systems design and implementation Provide direct leadership for external contractors overseeing systems project management, implementation, and integration Assume direct ownership of project financial governance and meticulous management of timelines Communicate comprehensively on all aspects related to systems and projects to senior leadership Provide core project management oversight for all aspects of systems implementation, including blueprinting, financial estimation and tracking, communication, development, testing, training, and hyper care support Lead joint project teams in shaping solutions for systems enhancement Provide expertise in logistics execution, shipment planning, carrier integration, and delivery within the SAP Logistics module, with seamless integration to OTM Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities within SAP Logistics processes, including interfaces with OTM Provide technical oversight for configuring and customizing SAP Logistics modules to align with business-specific processes and optimize system performance Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including ABAP developers, to address technical requirements and integrations, ensuring data consistency across the transportation systems landscape Handle system testing, identifying, and resolving issues to ensure smooth project implementations Act as the primary point of contact for project issue identification and resolution Prepare a comprehensive conversion plan outlining tasks, dependencies, responsible parties, and timelines for successful implementation Take the lead in on-site project hyper care coordination and issue resolution to ensure a smooth transition to steady-state business operations Document and maintain the project plan using the appropriate tool (Project NOW) Communicate effectively with all stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle

Bachelor's Degree or higher in Computer Science or a related field is a prerequisite.

Implementing large-scale integration and transformation programs in OTC/STP and ERP systems, adept at blending business and technical capabilities to bridge end-to-end processes, operating models, and technical architecture. Project scoping, management, requirements analysis/definition/mapping, solution, and process design, as well as test planning/scenario creation for large-scale programs, including budgeting and forecasting.

Working within the Consumer Products industry is desired. SAP certification (MM/WM/TM desired) Proficiency with ServiceNow desired Knowledge of SAP Logistics configuration, customization, and integration, particularly with OTM and transportation management systems (TMS) Robust understanding of logistics and transportation processes Proficient in business processes related to logistics, transportation, and supply chain execution, including OTM integration. Experience working with systems landscapes that include Transportation Management Systems (TMS) is desired. Proficient in conducting hands-on investigations into end-to-end IDoc processing, collaborating seamlessly with middleware teams. Ability to travel as required by projects.

Empathy - listening to the customer - You're known for your empathy. You listen more and talk less, and truly understand your customer. With that mindset you optimize the customer experience.

Project management skills - Time management has no secrets for you. You're organized, structured, and always have an overview of all the deliverables. You know how to bring multiple large-scale projects to a successful ending within the given timeframe.

Communication Skills - At Kraft Heinz you'll easily be exposed to senior management, no matter your level. It's important you have excellent communication skills, written and verbal.

Ability to Simplify - We like to keep it simple. And to execute fast. Your ability to simplify will be highly appreciated, when you provide simple solutions dealing with complex challenges.

Proactive - You are a self-starter, driven by purpose and driving initiatives and actions through to their conclusion. You are not afraid to challenge to get the right result.

Analytical - We're a very data driven company. You know how to translate complex data into a simple solution with your analytical mindset.