It lead / project manager

IT Deployment Lead/Project ManagerLisle, IL - (Hybrid -3 days from Office)We are seeking a highly skilled IT Deployment Lead/PM to manage and coordinate key project activities, including Legacy System Remediation, Deployment/Cutover Coordination, Testing Coordination, and alignment with PMO governance. This role requires a strong leader with experience in complex project management, particularly in large-scale system implementations.Key Responsibilities:Deployment/Cutover Coordination:Work closely with IT Project Managers, Business Process Owners, SI partner, and Navistar stakeholders to execute pre-cutover, cutover, and post-cutover activities.Provide strategy, approach, checklists, and planning to ensure successful new system delivery.Develop detailed cutover checklists and project plans incorporating both technical and operational tasks.Create and maintain the deployment plan as per project and PMO governance or standards.Ensure that deployments are completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.Manage detailed project deliverables for cutover and conversion, resolving discrepancies or process issues.Ensure successful planning and execution of integrated release cutover activities.Prepare, manage, and execute resource management per resource planning, ensuring readiness for cutover activities.Develop communication and escalation plans, including policies, procedures, and downtime processes.Provide status reporting to project leadership and key stakeholders.Lead cutover/deployment activities and key deployment deliverables for Pre-Go-Live, Go-Live, and Post Go-Live phases.Manage PMO governance deliverables and output related to deployment and Go-live.Coordinate with stakeholders, developers, testers, and support teams to ensure timely and effective delivery of solutions.Collaborate with Navistar stakeholders to create and manage cutover task list/plan and activities for each impacted workstream or legacy system.Create, manage, and execute Go/No-Go checklist and meetings.Align blackout, cutover and deployment times with integration systems.Bring experience from at least 1 or 2 global SAP implementations, specifically in deployment management.Testing Coordination:Coordinate testing activities across multiple teams, ensuring all testing phases are completed on time and meet quality standards.Coordinate extracts, documents and resources that will be needed for testing in the project.Develop, maintain, and track comprehensive test plans/deliverables, schedules, and tracking mechanisms.Coordinate all integration and SIT testing between legacy system owners to completion or sign off.Manage and track PMO governance deliverables per Navistar IT PMO governance process.Facilitate communication between development teams, testers, and business stakeholders to resolve issues quickly.Legacy Remediation Coordination:Oversee the identification and remediation of legacy systems, ensuring smooth integration or decommissioning.Work with IT leads and technical teams to manage data migration, system compatibility, and legacy system retirement.Develop remediation plans and issue tracker for all legacy issues, ensuring all issues are resolved prior to cutover.Provide regular and accurate reports on the status and progress of legacy projects.Ensure compliance with company standards and best practices for legacy projects.PMO Activities:Support the Project Management Office (PMO) with project planning, tracking, and reporting.Assist in the development and implementation of project management methodologies, tools, and best practices.Ensure alignment of project objectives with overall business goals and provide regular updates to senior management.Manage Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) processes and deliverables in ServiceNow (SNOW) system.Requirements:Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or related field.At least 5-6 years of experience in project management, preferably in IT software development.Strong knowledge of legacy systems remediation and deployment management.Strong knowledge of use of ADO system.Familiar with the use of JIRA.Strong coordination skills, working with a large stakeholder group, and senior leadership.Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.Ability to work independently and collaboratively with cross-functional teams.Strong knowledge of SAP S/4 Hana system (preferred).Certification in project management (PMP, PRINCE2, etc.) (preferred).

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