Job Description

Techtronic Industries (TTI) is a world leader in cordless technology spanning power tools, accessories, hand tools, outdoor power equipment, as well as floorcare & cleaning products. Our focus is on end-users that range from professionals in the industrial, construction and infrastructure sectors to DIYers in home improvement, repair, and maintenance. TTI's powerful brand portfolio includes MILWAUKEE, RYOBI, AEG - recognized worldwide for their deep heritage and innovative product platforms of superior quality.




The company maintains a global manufacturing and product development footprint, with record world-wide sales of approximately US$14.6 billion and around 49,000 employees in 2024. Hiring exceptional people is a top focus at TTI. This drives a high-performance culture across all levels of our organization and helps to achieve our vision of being number one in the industries we serve. Our unique high-speed decision-making process supports our acute focus on developing superior products and meeting high customer expectations. We view our winning culture as a competitive advantage that powers our growth.


Technology & Business Process is central department at TTI EMEA, and we drive changes across EMEA by:


Working with business process owners (BPOs) across all parts of EMEA to: + develop and design policies, processes, systems and controls
+ lead the implementation of new processes, policies, systems and controls
+ identify opportunities for continuous process improvement
Working with IT and business process owners (BPOs) to ensure such projects are delivered on time, within budget and with the best quality outcomes Leading or supporting strategic business projects as project managers and/or business analysts Advising the organisation how to drive process and controls optimisation
The scope of work covers a broad range of business areas, from financial, technological, compliance to operations. We work with a wide group of stakeholders from Business Process Owners in EHQ, senior leaders in local markets, and stakeholders at the Group level.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

As part of the Technology & Business Process team, you will act as the project manager leading cross functional, often strategic projects across EMEA. You will manage internal & external project team members across all parts of TTI EMEA - technical teams, business analysts, key users and business stakeholders.


In addition, you will be responsible for our SAP upgrade alongside a senior technology leader - a critical project to leverage SAP enhanced features


There will also be opportunities to work alongside the Technology & Business Process Project lead to enhance the department's capability as a Project Management Office (PMO) in EMEA, helping to establish project management capability across the organisation & improve our ability to manage project portfolio.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

You will work as a 'hands-on' Project Manager in a variety of business projects and initiatives across EMEA.


Specifically, your role will involve:


Project managing SAP Upgrades. Strategic Planning: Create comprehensive project roadmaps that align with business goals. Risk Management: Identify and mitigate potential risks to ensure projects remain on track. Budgeting & Financial Acumen: Ensure projects are delivered within financial constraints while maximizing ROI. Stakeholder Engagement: Communicate effectively with diverse stakeholder groups to ensure alignment and informed decision-making. Agile Methodologies: Adapt to evolving project needs and deliver iterative improvements quickly. Additionally, strong communication skills, leadership abilities, and problem-solving skills are essential for managing complex SAP projects. Project managing cross-functional / strategic projects in EMEA: + Supporting BPOs and other senior executives in the initiation of project ideas & project briefs, understanding the strategic drivers of a project & supporting the feasibility review of a project concept;
+ Planning a project, this includes setting goals & objectives, defining roles & responsibilities of project team members and producing schedules & timelines for the project;
+ Managing a project, coordinating the project teams (internal & external) and ensuring the project is kept on track and on budget;
+ Identify and evaluate project issues and risks and escalate to project sponsors and/or steerco in a timely manner;
+ Regular status reporting to the project teams, the project sponsor and/or the steering committee;
+ Facilitating project workshops & meetings;
+ Ensuring a proper handover of project to operations and closing the project; and
+ Ensuring maintenance of comprehensive project documentation, e.g. Project brief, project plan, progress reports, issue & action tracker and cut over plans; and
+ Ensuring the EMEA Project Management guidelines are followed.
Promoting good project management practice & enhance the organisation's project management capability across the EMEA organisation: + Developing project management guideline & templates for the EMEA organisation
+ Developing & carrying out regular project management training
+ Providing ad hoc advice to stakeholders and support them to plan their local projects
+ Ensuring these stakeholders understand the EMEA project management guidance and methodologies

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

5 or more years of proven experience as a project manager for IT systems and in project management in business application and/ or business process implementation; 5 or more years of project experience overall. Experience in both waterfall & agile methodologies Solid technical background, with detailed understanding and hands-on experience in SAP Upgrade, software development and web technologies Solid knowledge in project management tools a must, and experience in such tools in the Microsoft 365 suite (e.g. Microsoft Project, Microsoft Planner, Azure DevOps) an advantage Ability to communicate (verbal and written) clearly and effectively with both IT and business stakeholders, with proven experience in acting as the "bridge" between the two parties Ability to develop strong relationships to liaise effectively with stakeholders and project members Experience as business analyst prior to becoming a project manager a bonus Project certification a bonus (e.g. Prince2 or PMP) Experience and knowledge in implementation of enterprise applications such as SAP, Workday, Salesforce or Microsoft 365 product suite a bonus Background in audit or internal controls function a bonus

YOU WILL BE:

A highly organised self-starter who can deliver results with minimal directions and capable of working on multiple projects A thorough thinker who thinks and plans ahead An 'open-minded' actor who understands the context of a project in the overall TTI strategy and landscape identifying implications on existing policies and procedures A supportive but straight forward communicator with high acumen to handle conflicting situations A good listener A team player with strong stakeholder management and facilitation skills A highly effective communicator with stakeholders from different backgrounds and business areas Able to travel within Europe
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At TTI, we are committed to being an equal opportunity employer. We believe in creating a supportive environment where everyone can thrive and grow. If you're looking to join a forward-thinking company that values collaboration, innovation, and impact -- we'd love to hear from you. Apply now and be part of something exciting!


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