Business Operations

• Independently lead complex programs comprised of multiple projects and workstreams
• Identify and mitigate risks proactively
• Manage interdependencies and drive alignment across diverse stakeholder groups
• Manage the full project life cycle, including requirements assessment, project plans and schedules, resources, budget, execution, deployment, and closure
• Use corporate and industry-standard project management tools and techniques
• Assist with establishing and maintaining corporate project management methodology and department procedures
• Maintain project documentation, including meeting minutes, action items, issues lists, and risk management plans
• Lead and communicate project status to stakeholders and external agencies
• Negotiate with stakeholders to identify resources, resolve issues, and mitigate risks
• Manage external vendor performance, governance, SLAs, KPIs, deliverables, escalations, remediation plans, and governance meetings
• Consider operational readiness, handoffs, controls, sustainability, and customer/member impact after implementation

Project Manager IV – Business Operations

• Drive and support the SAP Transportation Management System (TMS) module within the Supply Chain IT team dedicated to Nestlé Purina
• Configure, customize, and integrate SAP TM with SAP components and third-party systems
• Align SAP TM solutions with business objectives across transportation, warehousing, procurement, sales, marketing, and customer service
• Collaborate with logistics and supply chain teams to optimize carrier selection, routing, scheduling, and contract management
• Conduct system testing and develop test plans and scripts
• Coordinate user acceptance testing
• Provide ongoing support and training to superusers
• Assess near-term business needs through structured interviews and research
• Advise on solution options, risks, costs versus benefits, and impacts on business processes and product priorities
• Support strategic planning with the Business Relationship Manager and Product Manager
• Manage relationships with external vendors and logistics partners
• Consult with product teams and propose alternative solutions
• Support strategy and innovation planning with business stakeholders

Expert IT Business Systems

• Learn about various processes and functions within the Managed Care industry
• Contribute to projects supporting strategic initiatives, business performance, operational efficiency, and member, provider, and employee experience
• Support work across project management, process improvement, business analysis, operational excellence, workforce planning, change management, and organizational effectiveness
• Learn various job functions and explore career opportunities within Managed Care
• Apply academic knowledge and develop new skills through project work
• Communicate project status and results to staff mentors and management
• Attend training and development presentations
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Comply with all policies and standards

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Project Manager IV – Business Operations

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