Project Manager

Job Title: Project Manager / Software Selection / Inventory Management Analyst
Rate: $130 per hour Duration: 4.5 weeks to make a software selection; strong potential for extension based on recommendation
Timing: Mid-October to Mid-November
Location: Hybrid – Will be required to travel onsite to Louisiana (client will pay for expenses)

Scope of Services:

The Project Manager will collaborate closely with key stakeholders to thoroughly understand the current state of business processes and leverage expertise to make a Software Selection for a business in the manufacturing sector. The client has high growth targets over the next 5 years (40%+) and needs to transition from Microsoft Excel and Power BI to a more robust technological solution. The technological solution should be a scalable tool appropriate for manufacturing. The consultant will then engage with stakeholders to summarize finding and make a Software Selection recommendation.

Roles, Responsibilities and Deliverables:

• Onboard and develop a Project Plan
• Prepare current state process, requirements, and scope templates/questionnaires
• Identify stakeholders, schedule and conduct interviews
• Collaborate with relevant stakeholders to compile a comprehensive list of challenges and inefficiencies currently affecting the production planning, execution, headcount resource requirements, cost estimation, quality and traceability, and physical inventory tracking systems.
• Summarize findings and recommendations of a scalable software selection appropriate for manufacturing , including requirements, scope, and timeline.
• Conduct requirement gathering, then go through a Software Selection process to recommend a more robust and appropriate tech solution than Microsoft Excel and Power BI

Key Experiences

• Software Selection: Candidate needs to be an expert at identifying the deployment environment and selecting software based on compatibility with the deployment environment and with client needs and business objectives.
• Inventory Management Analyst: Demonstrated experience in analyzing, optimizing, and streamlining inventory management processes to enhance operational efficiency.
• Process Improvement: Proven track record of identifying process inefficiencies, designing streamlined workflows, and leading successful process improvement initiatives.
• JD Power: Experience using JD Power data analytics software is preferred

Recommended Certifications

• Six Sigma: The preferred candidate will possess Six Sigma certification, showcasing expertise in data-driven process optimization and continuous improvement methodologies (this is not a hard requirement).

Additional Information:

This role offers a unique opportunity to drive meaningful change within the manufacturing sector, utilizing your expertise in Project Management and Software Selection to significantly enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the company’s technological processes and drive their expansion. If you are an adept Project Manager and/or Inventory Management Analyst with a passion for driving operational excellence, we encourage you to apply.