Damco is one of the world's leading third party logistics providers specialising in customised freight forwarding and supply chain solutions. The company has about 11,000 employees working in more than 300 offices around the world and a global presence in about 100 countries. Damco is part of the Maersk Group.
We are recruiting to fill the position of:
Job Title: Kewill - FACT Implementation Manager
Ref.: DC-103196 Location: Lagos
Job Description
Complete the FACT implementation for the Damco Finance organisation in all countries for a set region.
This includes ownership of the Kewill-FACT integration solution including all related processes and the implementation of these in the local organisations.
Key Responsibilities
Overall responsible for managing all regional activities related to the implementation of the FACT/Kewill solution.
Should ensure that all milestones are met and tasks completed on time and within the budget.
Highlight any issues and risk associated with the implementation and address require mitigating actions towards local and regional management.
Review and confirm the FACT/Kewill solution meets the needs of the business, ensuring all gaps are addressed prior to implementation with documented solutions for the respective business process.
Setup and prepare for the local implementation, including (not limited to):
Set up and coordinate with:
Regional Kewill Project Team
Country Kewill Project Team
Implement key project management processes:
Risk, issue and action
Progress reporting
Communications
Project team meetings
Stakeholder Management
Assist the country implementation teams from a finance process point of view
Support Country implementation managers in the execution of all relevant Workshops for the go live countries (Process Validation and Kick-off)
Ensure country adherence to FACT/Kewill standard end to end SOP’s and process maps (best practice sharing).
Make recommendations to regional/country management regarding Organizational Alignment/Design in the post FACT/Kewill world
Assist in knowledge transfer sessions with the country implementation and trainers organization to ensure a good understanding of the FACT/Kewill solution
Communicate with CEN FACT/Kewill implementation team regarding project plan and status/deliverables
Post Implementation - drive the required behaviours to ensure FACT/Kewill benefits are realized and Hypercare exit criteria are met on a timely basis.
Assist and participate in testing if required.
Have working knowledge of the ATR, RTP and OTC solutions within FACT
Ensure and safeguard proper and effective processes between FACT and Kewill are established and adhered to Work closely with Centre Damco Kewill teams to ensure an optimal FACT and Kewill solution is delivered
Maintain good relationships and close cooperation with all Local Kewill project stakeholders
Who we are looking for
Experience from Damco operations and/or finance
Exposure to project- and change management
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Language skills:
Fluent English (mandatory)
Experience with FACT
Ability to manage stakeholders from different countries and levels of the organisation
Ability to drive and implement changes which may be controversial or resisted
Should be persistent and have a sense of urgency
Be innovative and open minded
We Offer
experience with an exciting company that has a track record of strong performance and ambitious aspirations in a growing industry.
Strong emphasis on value and team based leadership and an open and engaging company culture.
Wide range of international career opportunities and lots of opportunities for personal and professional growth.