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Why join Kinaxis?:
Work With Impact: Our platform directly helps companies power the world’s supply chains. We see the results of what we do out in the world every day—when we see store shelves stocked, when medications are available for our loved ones, and so much more.
Work with Fortune 500 Brands: Companies across industries trust us to help them take control of their integrated business planning and digital supply chain. Some of our customers include Ford, Unilever, Yamaha, P&G, Lockheed-Martin, and more.
Social Responsibility at Kinaxis: Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee weighs in on hiring practices, talent assessment training materials, and mandatory training on unconscious bias and inclusion fundamentals. Sustainability is key to what we do and we’re committed to net-zero operations strategy for the long term. We are involved in our communities and support causes where we can make the most impact.

People matter at Kinaxis and these are some of the perks and benefits we created for our team:

• Flexible vacation and Kinaxis Days (company-wide day off on the last Friday of every month)
• Flexible work options
• Physical and mental well-being programs
• Regularly scheduled virtual fitness classes
• Mentorship programs and training and career development
• Recognition programs and referral rewards
• Hackathons

For more information, visit the Kinaxis web site at www.kinaxis.com or the company’s blog at http://blog.kinaxis.com.
Kinaxis welcomes candidates to apply to our inclusive community. We provide accommodations upon request to ensure fairness and accessibility throughout our recruitment process for all candidates, including those with specific needs or disabilities. If you require an accommodation, please reach out to us at recruitmentprograms@kinaxis.com. Please note that this contact information is strictly for accessibility requests and cannot be used to inquire about application statuses.
Kinaxis is committed to ensuring a fair and transparent recruitment process. We use artificial intelligence (AI) tools in the initial step of the recruitment process to compare submitted resumes against the job description, to identify candidates whose education, experience and skills most closely match the requirements of the role. After the initial screening, all subsequent decisions regarding your application, including final selection, are made by our human recruitment team. AI does not make any final hiring decisions.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Senior Delivery Manager within the Solution Assurance team is responsible for managing complex projects with multi-million-dollar budgets. Leveraging your extensive experience in project management and your deep understanding of supply chain dynamics, you will drive the successful delivery of transformative software solutions, exceeding client expectations and contributing to the company’s growth and success. The role has accountability for managing client engagements and provides project management support and guidance to a dedicated team of experts to ensure projects remain on time and
on budget.
About the role:

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Engage with senior-level stakeholders, including C-suite executives, to understand their strategic objectives and translate them into actionable project plans.
• Conduct project kickoff and act as a trusted advisor to clients, offering strategic guidance and insights to optimize supply chain processes and maximize the value of our software solutions, fostering strong relationships and ensuring open and transparent communication.
• Lead project teams consisting of cross-functional members. Manage team interests and expectations, fostering collaboration and alignment throughout the project lifecycle.
• Monitor project progress, track key performance indicators (KPIs), and identify project risks, including technical, operational, and market-related factors, and develop robust risk mitigation strategies to minimize potential impact.
• Conduct regular project status meetings with clients and internal teams to provide updates, address concerns, and manage expectations.
• Mentor and coach junior team members, providing guidance and support to develop their skillsand capabilities.
• Document and maintain project documentation, including project plans, requirements, test cases, and issue logs, to support project governance and compliance.
• Identify opportunities for cost optimization and resource reallocation to maximize project efficiency and profitability.

Role-specific skills and experience

• Extensive knowledge of supply chain processes, logistics operations, and enterprise software solutions.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies, tools, and best practices.
• Willingness to travel as needed to project execution and client interactions