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Senior Solution Lead, ERP
IT Senior Solution Lead, ERP is responsible for technical and functional build lead management of the IT demand-to-build process, including vendor management as the situation dictates. IT demands are being generated for enhancements and projects relating to the various ERP environments (PRMS, BPCS, MfgPRO/QAD) within Stryker GAD. This individual reports to the Sr. Manager, Global Solutions Analysis Team, GAD
This individual works with Business Partner teams to provide clear, defined user requirements and with vendor build teams to deliver safe, efficient, cost-effective solutions to meet those demand user requirements. This position will provide leadership and guidance for Business Partners, Business Analysts, Vendor Build Leads, and others within in the CoE Demand and Solutioning process. The individual will deliver on the tactical build plans for the platform in line with JDE CoE strategy.
This person will partner with senior IT and lead Stryker business and development partner resources to execute projects and provide guidance for demand and build processes. This role develops partnerships across the organization to ensure the highest level of clarity, consistency, granularity, and value are added to the ERP solutioning process.
Why join Stryker?
We are proud to be named one the World’s Best Workplaces and a Best Workplace for Diversity by Fortune Magazine! Learn more about our award-winning organization by visiting stryker.com
Our total rewards package offering includes bonuses, healthcare, insurance benefits, retirement programs, wellness programs, as well as service and performance awards – not to mention various social and recreational activities, all of which are location specific.
Know someone at Stryker?
Be sure to have them submit you as a referral prior to applying for this position. Learn more about our employee referral program
Who we want:
- Analytical problem solvers: People who go beyond just fixing to identify root causes, evaluate optimal solutions, and recommend comprehensive upgrades to prevent future issues.
- Dedicated achievers: People who thrive in a fast-paced environment and will stop at nothing to ensure a project is complete and meets regulations and expectations.
- Curious learners: People who seek out cutting-edge research and information to expand and enhance their ability to develop new ideas into reality.
- Goal-oriented engineers: Keeping the customer and requirements squarely in focus, people who deliver safe and robust solutions.
- Effective communicators: People who can interpret information clearly and accurately to concisely communicate results and recommendations to stakeholders, senior management, and their teams.
What you will do:
To be successful, the candidate will possess a solid background knowledge of the ERP system, strong collaborative, communication, and mentoring skills, demonstrate confidence and an ability to work through ambiguity, and be very organized.
- Ensure adherence to the IT software development and delivery model and standards.
- Identify and manage resources needed for the planning, development, and delivery of specified information systems projects and enhancements.
- Influence internal customers and project teams through change management initiatives, ensuring that application and process development standards are strictly complied with for best system continuity and data integrity
- Influence process development and carry them out in order to meet business objectives.
- Develop influential relationships with internal and external team members and vendor partners at appropriate levels.
- Make decisions which impact the work of employing organizations, achievement of organizational objectives and system and organizational performance.
- Contribute to the formulation and implementation of IT strategy.
- Creatively apply a wide range of technical, functional, and/or organizational principles.
- Demonstrate clear leadership and the ability to influence and persuade to both business and technical.
- Understand and communicate the role and impact of IT in system integrity with business continuity and promotes compliance with relevant legislation.
- Ensure awareness and consistent adherence by all vendor partners following Stryker’s Software Development Lifecycle framework and processes.
- Develop and manage relationships with vendor build partners to ensure they meet contracted deliverables, agreed upon timelines, and metrics.
What you will need:
- Minimum 7 years of professional experience with ERP Systems (BPCS, PRMS, MFgPro/QAD) is required.
- Demonstrated leadership responsibility of internal and external teams, as well as experience influencing senior-level management and stakeholders is required. Experience in medical device or other regulated industries is preferred.
- 3+ years of experience of project/program/delivery management.
- Experience developing partnerships with the technical and business teams utilizing strong communication and team building skills.
- Experience with core JDEdwards functionality in Sales & Distribution, Financial and Manufacturing, understanding of the supporting technologies supporting JDEdwards, RF Technologies, iSeries, reporting Tech
- Experience in back-end database technologies such as DB2, MS SQL Server and iSeries
- Experience with third party integrations with ERP.
- Experience working with executive business stakeholders is required.
- Excellent organizational/communication skills and attention to detail
- Strong data analysis and problem-solving skills
- Experience in design and deployment of regulated applications.
- Strong knowledge of PC skills working with large datasets (Excel spreadsheets, PowerPoint presentations, Word documents)
- Ability to drive initiatives and projects independently from start to finish.
- Execution & Delivery Focus. Ability to understand, interpret and translate emerging trends, future visions and strategies into executable programs and projects that align to the current state architecture and business environment. The incumbent will be results oriented, able to design and deliver rapid solutions for the team.
- Executive Presence & Situational Awareness. Must be able to deep dive and understand complex issues, processes, and data, but roll-up and convey concepts in a digestible manner across all levels. Must have the ability to sense and adapt to situations and/or changes in direction with calm, poise, and professionalism.
About Stryker
Stryker is one of the world’s leading medical technology companies and, together with our customers, is driven to make healthcare better.
The company offers innovative products and services in Medical and Surgical, Neurotechnology, Orthopedics, and Spine that help improve patient and healthcare outcomes. Alongside its customers around the world, Stryker impacts more than 100 million patients annually.
More information is available at stryker.com
