Advanced Planning System Deployment Lead

Summary of Role:

The Kinaxis Deployment Lead will serve as the implementation & deployment project manager for new Maestro modules. Key responsibilities include managing project objectives, scope, timelines and resources. The role requires strong collaboration with System Integrators and Hologic IT for development of technical specifications, system architecture design and configuration. The role also includes overseeing integration and user acceptance testing, developing training materials, troubleshooting technical issues, and mentoring team members in order to drive adoption.

Responsibilities:

• Project Management & Execution: 
  • Develop, monitor, and control deployment project plans ensuring alignment with the Global Planning strategic roadmap.
  • Collaborate with business stakeholders, Global Process Owners, and Hologic IT to ensure completeness and feasibility of project plans including phases, milestones, tasks, dependencies, resourcing, due dates and overarching timelines.
  • Serve as the primary contact for project-related communication.
  • Track and review with project stakeholders the project risks and issues from identification through project stakeholder assignment, action, decision-making, and mitigation.
  • Escalate project risks affecting scope, timeline and budget.
  • Requirements, solution design and configuration
  • Collaborate with Global Process owners and key Planning stakeholders to understand their planning needs and identify areas for improvement and automation.
  • Collaborate with System Integrators to review and challenge technical specifications and system architectures for Kinaxis Maestro implementations, ensuring alignment with business goals and industry standards
  • Supervise the configuration of Kinaxis to support specific business processes and requirements, including worksheets, alerts, metrics, and scorecards.
• Integration & testing
  • Partner with Hologic IT for system integration testing and support user acceptance testing to ensure the system functions as designed
  • Manage user acceptance testing plans including scheduling, resourcing, training, execution, and approval.
  • Create user acceptance test scripts based on business requirements, functional requirements and Maestro Role-based Task flow (Training Manual) provided by Global Process Owners.
  • Ensure issues encountered during user acceptance testing are documented, prioritized and remediated for retesting and/ or stakeholder approval.​
  • Training & Change Management: 
  • Deliver user training in accordance with Process, RACI, Maestro Role-based Task Flows and curricula provided by Global Process Owners. 
  • Support change management efforts throughout the project lifecycle.
• Post-Go-Live Support: 
  • Log, document and maintain a list of technical issues related to Kinaxis implementations. Ensure timely troubleshooting and resolution in collaboration with System Integrator and Hologic IT 
  • Collect user feedback and escalate to GPS Process Owners for evaluation and escalation, as appropriate.
  • Participate in project retrospectives/ lessons learned for continuous improvement.

Skills & competencies:

• 7-10 years in an equivalent Advanced Planning System deployment role
• Deep understanding of a Planning system functionality and capabilities (Kinaxis Maestro is a plus) 
• Expertise in Master Data Requirements for Advanced Planning Solutions
• Experience in supply chain planning processes, including demand planning, supply planning, inventory management and S&OP.
• Ability to develop clear project plans, manage timelines, and keep stakeholders informed throughout the deployment process.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with Agile or Waterfall IT project management 
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and manage relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Preferred Qualifications:  

• Bachelor’s degree preferably in Computer Science, Information Systems or equivalent.
• Maestro certification (e.g., Kinaxis Maestro Certified Professional) is a plus.
• Operational planning experience is a strong advantage (demand planning, supply planning, inventory management)
• Knowledge of ERP systems (Oracle EBS) is a plus.

Why join Hologic?

We are committed to making Hologic the destination for top talent. For you to succeed, we want to enable you with the tools and knowledge required and so we provide comprehensive training when you join as well as continued development and training throughout your career.

The annualized base salary range for this role is $122,400 to $204,000 and is bonus eligible.  Final compensation packages will ultimately depend on factors including relevant experience, skillset, knowledge, geography, education, business needs and market demand.

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