DBS S2P Sub-Process Design Leader for Indirect Procurement

at  Cummins

Manages, develops, and implements programs composed of multiple cross functional projects. Partners with key business stakeholders to ensure a successful project completion.
Leads multiple cross-functional projects that may comprise a program from inception to completion; facilitates project planning sessions with internal stakeholders to determine the scope and objectives of each project; works with business stakeholders to establish project performance goals; designs project plan, develops timeline, identifies project milestones, and tracks performance against performance goals and timeline.
In very large programs this role could include the responsibility to work with business and functional leaders to define tangible and measurable business outcomes and to lead the program achieving those business outcomes.
Identifies, tracks, and works with others to resolve project issues.
Monitors and communicates project status to project team.
Plans and monitors project budget, conducts research and analysis; provides input into the design and development of project plans and timelines.
Manages project risk; uses quality tools to identify areas of risk; identifies alternatives or solutions; applies motivational techniques to broad-based organization change issues.
Leverages experience of cross-functional resources and resources external to the project team; documents and shares team learnings with other teams; draws on other project team experiences to enhance the success of the project.
Ensures that project documentation is complete; monitors measures and communicates with Project Sponsor and other stakeholders on status of specific projects and assignments.
Identifies and assigns appropriate resources to accomplish various project tasks; guides and coaches team members through various stages of the project; provides developmental feedback to team members; coaches other Project Managers in managing teams.

SKILLS

Schedule Management - Manages the project schedule using the recommended project management tools and processes to drive completion within the agreed timeline.
Scope Management - Manages a list of project deliverables (scope) using the recommended project management tools and processes to ensure that the project includes all the work required and only the work required to complete the project successfully.
Project Resource Management - Develops resource (expense and headcount) plans using recommended project management tools and processes to manage resources effectively.
Project Issue and Risk Management - Manages the process to identify, assess and prioritize issues and risks using recommended tools and processes to minimize, monitor, and control the probability and/or impact of negative events or to maximize the realization of positive events.
Business insight - Applying knowledge of business and the marketplace to advance the organization’s goals.
Customer focus - Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
Financial acumen - Interpreting and applying understanding of key financial indicators to make better business decisions.
Manages complexity - Making sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
Plans and aligns - Planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.
Manages conflict - Handling conflict situations effectively, with a minimum of noise.
Communicates effectively - Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.

EDUCATION, LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS

College, university, or equivalent degree required.
This position may require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations.

EXPERIENCE

Significant level of relevant work experience, including team leadership experience, required.
Process design leader for procurement of indirect goods and services to support the DBS program design and deployment.
This role is critical to work with resources within the global procurement function and Corporate Indirect Purchasing operational teams and DBU support teams (finance, operational teams, etc) that engage in these activities.
Primary role is to support the DBS (Distribution Business System) implementation for the initial pilot phase (estimated timeline 3 years) as the system is rolled out in parallel for both the DBU Europe and Asia Pacific regions plus GOMS instances in these regions.

This work will include the following areas dependent on your role within the project: -

• Providing SME (subject matter expertise) to support the design and build
• User acceptance testing
• Training support
• Data governance, cleansing and conversion
• Gathering local requirements
• Ensuring global design achieves local and regional requirements
• Business process deployments across each region
• Infant care
• Process mapping
• Reviewing controls and governance

The project will focus on deploying standard functionality with minimal configuration (adopt versus adapt approach).
There will be a need for work and time zone flexibility given the global impact and cross functional stakeholders.
Working as part of a large multinational transformation team will require excellent collaboration skills, teamwork, and an ability to effectively and efficiently manage stakeholder expectations.
Primary role is to support the DBS (Distribution Business System) implementation for the initial pilot phase (estimated timeline 3 years) as the system is rolled out in parallel for both the DBU Europe and Asia Pacific regions.
The project will focus on deploying standard configurable functionality within the SAP S4/Hana SaaS platform.
Job PURCHASING
Primary Location Australia-Victoria-Melbourne-Australia, Scoresby, Distributor RO BR 900
Job Type Experienced - Exempt / Office
Recruitment Job Type Exempt - Experienced

• Providing SME (subject matter expertise) to support the design and build
• User acceptance testing
• Training support
• Data governance, cleansing and conversion
• Gathering local requirements
• Ensuring global design achieves local and regional requirements
• Business process deployments across each region
• Infant care
• Process mapping
• Reviewing controls and governanc