Sr.IT Project Manager Oracle Implementation

Principle Accountabilities

This is a senior level project manager position. The incumbent will lead the global planning, analysis, management, and implementation of information systems to serve the full range of business needs for the Flow Solutions Division (FSD) of Flowserve. Specifically, the Project Manager will act as the primary IT lead for the implementation of global projects such as Product Configurator, Sales Force Automation, Install Base, etc.. The position of IT Project Manager reports to the IT Director, Flow Solutions Division.

Internally, the incumbent interacts with the Flow Solutions Executive Team, Flow Solutions business system users, corporate IT staff, and divisional management regarding the use of information systems to support and enhance Flowserve business processes. Externally, the incumbent interacts with IT providers at both the managerial and technical levels.

The position?s greatest challenge is to identify cost effective systems according to the business needs and to manage full life cycle implementations of those systems.

Responsibilities:

? Responsible for delivery of projects from assisting in approval process, developing plans and budgets, through to handoff to the production support group.

? Work directly with business owners from numerous business units across the world to define project objectives and goals.

? Create plans for projects (MS Project) and report on project progress to senior level executives.

? Responsible for organizing highly complex activities for the development, implementation, and maintenance of projects.

? Drive the software selection process

? Ensure project and process quality

? Develop and manage issue resolution process

? Select and manage consultants

? Develop and maintain effective procedures to collect problem reports, enhancement requests, and strategic objectives for IT and Business process plans. Collect and communicate priorities for resolving issues presented.

? Manage projects to achieve planned schedules, costs and results. Resolve conflicting demands on resources.

? Coordinate with VP of Enterprise Shared Services, VP of Shared Technical Services, VP of End User Services, and divisional IT staff to design and develop technical architecture that will support business objectives.

? Consult with peers from FPD and FCD to benchmark their tool selection efforts as well as to investigate best practices from other companies with similar business needs.

? Maintain effective ongoing communications with the business and IT community and operational management regarding system plans, projects, budgets, expenditures, and policies.

? Support the continuous improvement process.

? Ensure adherence to company policies, standards, and procedures.

Other Position Responsibilities:

? This position is responsible for implementing global applications and will therefore require approximately 25-50% travel.

Qualifications:

? Bachelors degree in Computer Science or Business Management

? Ability to plan, estimate, and schedule multiple tasks and develop detailed resource and project plans

? Significant knowledge of information technologies, especially those used in a manufacturing and service environment

? Ability to effectively gain ownership for program-wide issues by the appropriate management group and the ability to drive issue resolution

? Experience implementing and managing multi-site, global implementations

? Experience managing consultants and software development teams

? General understanding of the major business processes, such as finance and manufacturing

? Experience developing and enforcing standards and procedures for project deliverables, quality assurance, walkthroughs, issue reporting, and change management

? Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

? Experience with planning, budgeting, and common business processes

? 10 plus years IT experience

 About Flowserve

 

The Flowserve portfolio is unmatched!  Flowserve is one of the world's largest suppliers of industrial, engineered, and special purpose pump and systems, and a leading global manufacturer of flow control products including control valves, quarter-turn valves, actuators, and complete valve automation systems. We are also a world leading designer and the second-largest manufacturer of mechanical seals and other engineered fluid sealing systems and solutions.

 

Flowserve is more than a leader in its industry.  It?s also an outstanding place to work.  Skilled, committed associates and a comprehensive portfolio of products and services - Together, these strengths enable Flowserve to consistently deliver best-in-class fluid motion and control solutions - Solutions that enable our customers to exceed their business goals and view Flowserve as a trusted partner.

 

Flowserve is experience in motion. To discover more about Flowserve, visit us online at www.flowserve.com  

Compensation

Due to the importance of this role, Flowserve is prepared to offer an attractive compensation package including base salary, relocation assistance, bonus and possible equity participation.

 

Flowserve Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer