Overview
Portwest is seeking applications for the position of ERP & IT Project Manager to be based in Westport, Ireland or Thurnscoe, UK. Portwest is a global manufacturer of safety wear, workwear and PPE with around 5,300 staff worldwide and 11 global warehouses in UK, Ireland, Italy, Poland, Spain, UAE, USA and Australia.
Portwest is on a mission to become the world’s most requested PPE and Safety Wear Brand.
Job Summary
Portwest is looking to add a Project Manager to our PMO with a focus on delivery of ERP related projects (Infor M3) and occasional Digital and IT projects. This role requires a strong understanding of Project Management methodologies (waterfall and Agile), ERP systems and business processes. The ability to lead cross-functional teams to ensure successful project delivery is crucial. This will involve working with functional teams, legacy/existing system owners and 3rd party business partners. The ERP projects will focus on Manufacturing, Supply Chain and Finance end-to-end processes in an international, multicurrency business.
Key Responsibilities
* Based on Demand Management criteria and prioritisation, the Project Manager will devise the approach and delivery plan.
* Identify stakeholders, requirements, expectations, and acceptance criteria.
* Prepare the project charter containing the business needs and Stakeholder’s confirmation.
* Prepare all necessary project governance and management tools and set up meeting cadence.
* Ensure the project is executed according to the project charter, scope statement and project management plan.
* Capture and manage project issues, risks and changes related to scope, timelines, costs, etc.
* Act as liaison between test teams and business system owners to ensure adequate detail for test scenarios.
* Ensure required deliverables from each phase are complete and accurate, and close outstanding issues.
* Identify lessons learned during each phase to prepare for formal phase closure.
Requirements
* Strong understanding of ERP implementation methodologies and best practices for project delivery of ERP solutions (Oracle Fusion, Microsoft Dynamics, SAP, IFS, etc.). Infor M3 experience is highly desirable.
* 5+ years of experience implementing Manufacturing, Supply Chain and Finance operations within Engineering to Order, Procure to Pay, Invoice to Cash processes.
* Experience in B2B organisations is highly desirable.
* Excellent client-facing experience and relationship management.
* Experience overseeing at least one Project Manager from a third party and both technical and non-technical resources.
* Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
* Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
* Proficiency in project management software and tools (e.g. Atlassian ecosystem).
* PMP or similar project management certification is a plus.
* Strong organisational skills with good attention to detail.
Company Awards
* Great Place To Work 2024
* Private Irish Business of the year – Export Industry Awards 2024
* Silver Ecovadis Sustainability Rating 2025
Applicants must have the right to live and work in the relevant jurisdiction.
Portwest is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, civil status, veteran status, family status, disability status or membership of a minority group.
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