Release Manager
Veritiv

Job Info

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Job Purpose:

The Senior Project Lead, Supply Chain Operations, will oversee and drive critical supply chain projects, ensuring alignment with strategic business goals. This role requires a strategic thinker with a deep understanding of supply chain management, strong project management skills, and the ability to lead cross-functional teams to deliver impactful results.

Job Responsibilities:
• Foster a learning organization, recognizing coaching opportunities and associate satisfaction.
• Develop a high-performance team to achieve superior results.
• Drive accountability for PM resources and serves as a subject matter expert.
• Oversee the resource pool of project managers and ensures utilization, effectiveness, and alignment among PM resources.
• Oversee the identification and documentation of client and contracted technology deliverables and specific requirements while communicating said requirements to the IT teams.
• Acts as a liaison with business/process owners and other groups to coordinate the delivery of information technology solutions to the business.
• Assist in overseeing and defining the implementation of projects.
• Define and oversee effective project management methodologies, tools, and processes in both waterfall and agile methodologies.

Additional Responsibilities & Qualifications:

• Release Planning and Coordination:
  • Coordinate with project managers and scrum masters to ensure that all efforts align to the release schedule
  • Develop and maintain the ERP release schedule, ensuring all releases are well-planned and align with the organization's objectives.
  • Coordinate release activities across multiple teams, including development, QA, IT, business analysts, and external vendors.
  • Identify and manage dependencies and risks associated with ERP releases to ensure smooth rollouts.
• Release Execution and Management:
  • Lead the execution of ERP software releases, ensuring all steps are completed in the correct sequence and according to established timelines.
  • Oversee release validation, testing, and deployment, ensuring functionality meets requirements and user expectations.
  • Coordinate with change management to communicate updates and ensure end-users are prepared for new releases or updates.

Work Experience:
• 5-10 years of related job experience.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, work under pressure, and adapt to sudden changes in the work environment.
• Ability to work quickly and efficiently.
• Excellent verbal, written, people, and diplomacy skills are required.
• Experienced in providing leadership to others regarding work related systems, processes, and challenges.
• Experience of planning, managing and organizing resources within short/medium timescales within the overall policy framework.
• Proficiency in supply chain management software and ERP systems.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong planning and organization skills are required.

Education:
• Bachelor's Degree Preferred

What We Offer
• Engaging and inclusive culture with employee lead Employee Resource Groups, Veritiv Cultural Alliance, recognition platform, etc.
• Extensive training opportunities, professional development programs, career pathing, and mentorship opportunities.
• Collaborative atmosphere with our customers and suppliers to create healthier, safer and more sustainable communities through our responsible operations and innovative solutions.
• Healthcare benefits and 401k with match start date of hire, paid time off and parental bonding time, tuition reimbursement, annual Profit-Sharing Program and much more! Learn more here .

Veritiv Corporation , headquartered in Atlanta, Veritiv is a leading provider of design-to-delivery packaging, print, and facility solutions. With a diverse team and global reach, we're helping businesses cut costs, reduce waste, and improve efficiencies that make doing business easier. For more information, visit www.veritiv.com and connect with the Company on LinkedIn .

Veritiv is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
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This description does not attempt to define the job's essential functions as defined by applicable disabilities law.

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