Global Deployment Release Lead - 1800106259
DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES:As the Global Deployment Release Lead , and as part of the Connect PPG program, you will represent a specific deployment/release - AC USCA/PMC Global - and drive the deployment and business readiness effort for that particular release. You will work closely with the project PMO, the People Readiness Team, the Data Readiness Team, the Business Process Owners, and will fully coordinate all project deployment planning, status meetings, management of risks and mitigations, and business/site readiness planning and execution.
You will report to the Global Deployment Director and will closely cooperate with each Regional Deployment Lead who will support you in deploying the release across regions (USCA, EMEA, APAC).
You will own the Deployment plan and all associated deliverables. You will coordinate the product deployment, learning, support, change management, communications, etc. across regions and SBUs involved in the release under your responsibility. You will develop and enhance end-user documentation, including reference manuals, training materials, deployment process-related materials, presentations, support manuals, release notes, and intranet content. You will identify and assist in resolving the risks/issues of deploying a process, including understanding the complexities of technology platforms, member firms, legal entities, and geography (time zones, language, etc.).
Key Responsibilities: * Facilitate cross-team communication, status reporting (project health, risk, issue mitigation....) * Lead and coordinate all regional cutover and site readiness teams and activities, with the support of the People Readiness Team * Provide guidance and support to the team on process execution. * Develop and manage the deployment approach for particular processes taking into consideration the dependencies, infrastructure complexity, geographical footprint, and end-user requirements. * Work closely with business and technology stakeholders to form a holistic, organizational view of deploying technology solutions.
Qualifications: * Bachelor's degree in business, logistics, supply chain, engineering, or information technology. An MBA is preferred. * 10 years of validated experience in deploying complex and standardized business processes across a global organization. * Previous system implementation experience on a global scale is preferred. * Multiple years in management of large and global scale projects in an international and multi-cultural environment. * Excellent communication skills. Fluent in English, other languages are more than welcome
PPG provides equal opportunity to all candidates and employees. We offer an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.