Specialist- IT Projects

Job Description

SECTION I. BASIC INFORMATION

Job Title

Specialist ( IT Projects SCM / Sourcing)

Location

Mumbai

Entity

Yokohama Off-Highway Tires

Reporting to

Lead – IT Projects ( SCM / Sourcing)

Division

IT

Direct Reports (Nos)

Department

IT

Team Size (Nos)

Unique Job Code

(To be filled by HR)

SECTION II. PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

This role will have the responsibility to serve as the Project Management & Delivery for assigned business functions of SCM / Sourcing; Primary purpose being business IT solutions development and execution, solution discovery, service management and stakeholder management. This role will be responsible for delivery & supporting the IT programs / solutions associated with SCM & Sourcing processes of the Organization.

SECTION III. Key Result Areas

• IT Adaption & Effectiveness
• Drive Availability, Effectiveness and Adaption of IT applications
• Ensure Regular Review of Productive systems – Usage / Issue Resolution / Enhancements
• Support adoption of solutions by the Business User Community
• Drive Projects / Solution Implementation
• Ensure Project Governance / Delivery / Communication / Sign-Off (in the role of Project Manager / Delivery Manager as applicable) for assigned projects
• Key Point Of Contact for support and for specific projects between the IT function and the relevant IT business partners / key stakeholders in the business.
• Collaborate with architecture and operations teams to ensure solution compatibility with company standards.
• Enablement of / Alignment with Business Processes
• Have a strong understanding of the Business Function's Priorities
• Have in-depth and end-to-end understanding of the Business Processes
• Have thorough knowledge of the IT / Digital Solutions / enablers used by the Business Function
• Ensure End to End IT ownership for prioritized initiatives
• Work in close collaboration with IT Business Partner and the IT COE & IT Shared Services team as applicable for preparation and alignment of RFPS / SOW / Technical Evaluations / Solution Architecture
• Work in close collaboration with Commercial / Legal Teams for Commercial / Legal Contracts with Solution / Implementation Partners

SECTION IV. Key Interactions

Internal Interactions

Party Interacting With

Main Purpose of Interaction / Details

Frequency (Put a √)

Occasional

Frequent

Continuous

IT COE Team Members / IT Business Partners / IT Shared Services / Business Units / Business Stakeholders

Alignment on the Business Function's Strategy / Objectives / Priorities, Alignment of the Business Function and IT Roadmap and Priorities (aligned with Business at Organization Level and at Business Function level), Business Process & Solutions Understanding, Evaluation / Screening of New Opportunities, Creating IT Awareness in the Business Function, Alignment / Submission of Budgets / Approvals

External Interactions

Solution Partners

Keeping abreast of the progress / developments / functionality enhancement / technology architecture / licensing and solution deployment models in the SCM / Sourcing / Planning space

Note : IT COE / IT shared Services will play a lead role in such engagements under their domain.

Solution Implementation Partners

Engagements for Project / Solution Delivery, Keep track of the capability / current track record of Solution Implementation Partners, Maintaining a connect with the Solution Implementation Partners Ecosystem

Note : IT COE / IT shared Services will play a lead role in such engagements under their domain.

AMS Partners

Smooth Functioning of the AMS Engagements, Periodic Review

Note : IT COE / IT shared Services will play a lead role in such engagements under their domain.

SMEs

Obtain Expert Opinion / Insights / Knowledge / Support on specialized topics

Knowledge, Skills And Experiences

Competencies

Educational Background

Functional / Technical Competencies

Behavioral / Managerial Competencies

Work Experience

Other Skills : PMP certification would be an added advantage.

Budgeted Compensation (To be Filled by HR)

ANNEXURE – I

Our Values

Customer Centricity

Actively developing & deploying 'solutions' which serve customer needs and alleviate their pain points

Integrity

Doing what you say you will do and doing what is right

Entrepreneurship

Taking accountability and driving results as an owner.

Taking initiative

Freedom to operate and take risks

Humility

Being courteous, modest and respectful towards everyone we interact with

Skills Required

Project Management Delivery Management, Manufacturing SCM Sourcing Execution Solution Implementations, SCM Solutions P2P S2C solutions, Functional Specification Documentation, SAP WM solutions, BI solutions