EY Supply Chain Tech - Kinaxis Solution Architect/Sr 

United States, Illinois, Chicago 

594591801

Supply Chain Technology – Kinaxis Planning Manager – Consulting

As a Manager in Technology Transformation Program Delivery, you will have the opportunity to lead and manage the delivery of cutting-edge technology transformation projects and programs. You will play a pivotal role in aligning these initiatives with organizational strategy to achieve desired outcomes, providing assurance to leadership by managing timelines, costs, and quality. This role involves leading both technical and non-technical project teams in the development and implementation of technology solutions and/or infrastructure. You will also have the chance to coach others on project and program delivery methods, including Agile and waterfall, and propose solutions to technical constraints.

Your key responsibilities

You will focus on the evaluation, design, customization and optimization of digital and cloud-based solutions. You will team with various EY groups with digital capabilities to pursue and deliver digital engagements and deliver solutions that will bring our client's digital vision and strategy to life.

In this role, you will be responsible for the effective management and delivery of one or more processes, solutions, and/or projects, ensuring a focus on quality and effective risk management. You will engage in continuous process improvement and identify innovative solutions through research, analysis, and best practices. Additionally, you will manage professional employees or supervise others to deliver complex technical initiatives, with accountability for performance and results. This role offers the opportunity to apply your depth of expertise to guide others and interpret internal/external issues to recommend quality solutions. You will meet performance objectives and metrics set locally, including client service, quality and risk management, sales and business growth, solution development, and teaming. Travel may be required regularly as needed by external clients.

Skills and attributes for success

To excel as a Manager in Technology Transformation Program Delivery, it's crucial to possess a blend of both technical acumen and business savvy. This role demands a deep understanding of technology and its application in driving business outcomes, as well as the ability to navigate and influence within complex organizational landscapes. Some key skills and attributes that will set you up for success include:

• Working in project teams through agreed-upon phases of project governance, requirements definition, vendor selection, risk analysis, customization, testing, training and rollout of a client's project lifecycle
• Leading team members in developing applicable methodologies, tools, approaches, points of view, thought leadership and accelerators to differentiate EY in the digital and emerging technology consulting market
• Providing broad technical and functional knowledge of various key technology and business platforms
• Teaming with client technology professionals, and third-party strategic alliances
• Developing long-term relationships and networks both internally and externally
• Interacting and communicating effectively with teammates, clients, stakeholders, and executives
• Leading workstream delivery and track deliverable completion and project status.
• Managing engagement economics and implement resource plans and budgets.
• Actively participating in client working sessions and lead workstreams in planning, execution, and closure.
• Identify opportunities for additional services and lead specific RFP responses.

To qualify for the role, you must have

• Bachelor’s degree required (4-year degree) and 5 or more years of related work experience.
• Typically, no less than 4 - 6 years relevant experience.
• Extensive experience within leadership role and responsibilities delivering projects in supply chain management, with focus toward supply planning and demand management as a business domain
• A good understanding of value chain synchronization and supply chain re- invention will be beneficial
• Hands-on knowledge of demand and supply planning using Kinaxis
• Experience with Kinaxis Advanced Planning tools
• Experience implementing Kinaxis Rapid Response
• Experience with deep functional / domain expertise and hands on experiences in configurations, training, knowledge transfer, customer communications and documentation
• Led and managed two to three full lifecycle Kinaxis supply chain planning implementations in large and complex environments
• Led and participated in:
  • Gathering business requirements
  • Analyzing and transforming to application requirements
  • Performing fit-gap analysis
  • Leading functional design approval process
  • Interaction with development team to test and deliver the solution
  • Assisting customer during UAT
  • Preparing and reviewing documentations
• Working experience with onsite and offshore delivery model environment
• Subject matter in the following supply and demand planning area:
  • Inventory Planning
  • Planning Horizons
  • Modelling Supply Chain Constraints
• Flexibility and willingness to travel and a valid driver's license
• Contract and Vendor Management
• Hybrid and waterfall delivery methodologies/ Iterative delivery methodologies
• Program structuring
• Project and Portfolio Management tools
• Project and program definition and governance, resource management, value, finance, budget and quality management
• System Development Lifecycle
• Technology Landscape/ Digital Fluency
• Building and Managing Relationships/ Client Trust and Value
• Commercial Astuteness
• Complex Problem-Solving/ Critical Thinking
• Leading Teams/ Driving Outcomes/ Negotiation and Influencing/ Communicating with Impact
• Emotional Agility/ Learning Agility
• Hybrid Collaboration
• Managing Change

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Degree emphasis in Computer Science, IT, Computer Engineering, MIS, Mathematics desired; master's degree in one of these areas preferred
• Prior consulting experience
• Kinaxis Solution Consultant level 1 certification
• Kinaxis Integration Consultant level 1 certification
• RapidResponse Author level 1 or level 2 certification
• The capability to solve complex problems and implement policy changes and procedures affecting the business
• Proven experience in leading teams, providing feedback, and managing complex technical initiatives with accountability for results
• A track record of active participation in client sessions, leading project delivery, managing engagement economics, and identifying new service opportunities

• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.