Associate Manager, ERP Deployment Readiness (Remote)

Stryker•Portage, MI

5d•Remote

About The Position

As an Associate Manager, Deployment Readiness you will lead stakeholders cross-functionally to make independent decisions with limited direction to drive ambiguous tasks to a collaborative and on-time outcome in Cutover and Hypercare. This role will be key to ensure readiness for the ERP deployment and bringing stakeholders along for an aligned plan to execute as well as ensuring stabilization is achieved during Hypercare. This is a remote position that requires work location in Eastern or Central timezones.

Requirements

Bachelors degree or a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience and any additional experience and skill set that is required for success in the role
Minimum of 6 years of experience in SAP (or other major ERP) along with planning cutover and implementation stages in large scale transformation programs
Experience leading large-scale transformation programs, with a strong background in project management, business readiness, or implementation.
Experience setting direction, navigating ambiguity, and influencing stakeholders, with a proven track record of driving cross-functional alignment and executing strategic plans that meet quality, time, and cost objectives.
Strong Microsoft Office skills, specialized in PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.
Experience with commercial, service, or finance processes.
Experience with MS Project.

Responsibilities

Lead stakeholders independently and identify gaps or risks and drive to resolution
Have executive presence and communicate key messages clearly
Lead cross-functional teams to set clear directions and manage follow up confidently with key stakeholders ensuring proper documentation of the plan(s)
Execute independent decision-making navigating complex decision-making processes to get buy-in from various stakeholders on key deployment decisions
Navigate ambiguous situations to bring clarity
Build and manage relationships with multiple stakeholders, planning and execution of plans, the ability to work through influence and engagement, and a commitment to meeting quality, time and cost objectives as outlined by the project
Lead business readiness and implementation, including tracking of deliverables and management of risks and issues
Execution of change management principles, methodologies and tools
Influence others without authority within the business line organization to complete the required activities
Bring moderate business acumen and understanding of process issues and challenges
Adjust priorities quickly and manage multiple stakeholder need