Project Manager

Job Title : Project Manager – Supply Chain / Kinaxis RapidResponse Implementation

The Project Manager will be responsible for leading the end-to-end implementation of Kinaxis RapidResponse in a manufacturing environment. This includes project planning, stakeholder coordination, execution oversight, and ensuring delivery of key project milestones on time and within scope and budget.

Key Responsibilities :

1. Project Planning and Governance

Develop a comprehensive project plan with clear timelines, deliverables, resources, and dependencies.

Define project scope, objectives, and success criteria aligned with business goals.

Establish and manage project governance, steering committee reviews, and escalation paths.

2. Stakeholder Management

Collaborate with internal stakeholders (Supply Chain, IT, Production, Finance) and external partners (Kinaxis, system integrators).

Facilitate communication across departments to ensure alignment and support.

Conduct regular updates and workshops with senior leadership and business users.

3. Team Leadership and Coordination

Lead cross-functional project teams including business analysts, technical teams, consultants, and end users.

Assign tasks and responsibilities, track performance, and resolve resource constraints.

Act as a liaison between technical and non-technical teams to ensure mutual understanding.

4. Implementation Execution

Drive the configuration and deployment of Kinaxis RapidResponse, including data integration and model building.

Ensure adherence to Kinaxis best practices and manufacturing-specific configurations.

Manage key implementation activities : data mapping, user training, UAT, change management, go-live, and hypercare.

5. Risk and Issue Management

Identify risks, create mitigation strategies, and proactively resolve issues.

Track and manage change requests, scope creep, and timeline deviations.

Preferred Qualifications :

8–12 years of experience in managing large-scale supply chain projects, including at least 2 Kinaxis implementations.

Strong understanding of manufacturing supply chain processes (demand planning, S\&OP, MPS, inventory, capacity planning).

Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and integration with Kinaxis.

Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.

Willingness to be fully on-site Mumbai at the manufacturing location.