Functional Product Manager

Job overview (purpose/ summary)

As a functional Product manager, you'll be a part of the PTP (Procure to Pay) product team who manages the function with a team of functional product owners working towards the shared common goals and mission supporting larger business objectives organization in a numerous ways, working cross functionally but not limited to the other work streams such as Product Platforms, Service delivery, BPS, BPM, Engineering & tech teams supporting business objectives for global activities linked to the PTP Finance business outcomes.

As an FPM, you will be responsible for driving the development and enhancement and delivery of the PTP- L&S- PO to Pay roadmap for organization, much focused on the FBM (Fulfilled by Maersk), domain from the PTP standpoint. This role requires a deep understanding of transportation logistics, technology, and product management. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Platforms, IT, operations, and other stakeholders, to ensure the WAREHOUSING meets the evolving needs of the business. This role is critical for optimizing transportation logistics, improving financial process automation & efficiency, and contributing to the overall success of the organization's supply chain management.

The Product Manager drives global projects and engages with global operations, finance, and procurement communities across various levels, and country clusters, to ensure aligned approach to product developments sizing MVPs or enhancements that influences Product portfolio and functions to ensure required facilitation for the execution teams, optimum standardization and to ensure required support and co-ordination across functions and to actively drive automation around process whenever needed.

Key Responsibilities

Manage the W&D implementation with the support from the functional teams, SAP function, service delivery, Product platform, GSCs & Finance, and engineering teams. Work closely on devising the L&S warehousing roll out plan across teams to spearhead the roll outs, gather localised/ regional process build, process vetting, functional solutioning to ensure seamless integration & roll outs, extending continued post Go-Live support. Collaborate with cross functional teams to work on the product integration plan and strategy supporting the MVP construct to scale & ramp up the project delivery across org. Develop, manage, and support the L&S product roadmap, ensuring alignment with the company's overall strategy and goals. Understand the As-is/ Fit-Gap analysis within different regions to come up with holistic role out roadmap and the best fit strategy for implementation across L&S products. Work closely with the development team to prioritize product features/ enhancements (if at all any) and ensure timely delivery. Develop and communicate a clear product vision and strategy for the warehousing & distribution (W&D) and other L&S products. Align the PTP L&S – W&D roadmap with overall business objectives and growth plans. Conduct risk assessments to identify and evaluate potential risks within business processes. Collaborate with key stakeholders to understand and document risks associated with operations, compliance, and financial reporting. Design and implement effective internal controls to mitigate identified risks. Evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of existing controls, recommending enhancements as needed. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Platform teams and customer support etc., to define and execute go-to-market strategies. Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and prioritize requirements for L&S products or the features and functionalities. Prioritize features that enhance efficiency, visibility, and overall performance of the L&S PTP PO to Pay network. Assist in the development and maintenance of risk management policies and procedures. Communicate control requirements and expectations to relevant stakeholders. Conduct market research when needed to stay abreast of industry trends and advancements in PTP L&S for automation, transparency & PTP controls. Define and execute testing plans to ensure the reliability and P2P (PO to Pay process) functionality of the Warehouses. Collaborate with QA teams to identify and resolve any issues promptly. Develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders to understand their needs and gather feedback. Develop and deliver product training and documentation to internal and external stakeholders. Monitor and analyse product performance metrics and make data-driven decisions to optimize the product. Drive continuous improvements on a system and process landscape to deliver a capable, stable meaningful business process that supports the business agenda. Continuously scan external and internal environment to benchmark, adopt best practices & generate transformation initiatives. Create visibility on IT & platform developments to all stakeholders with clear communication methods. Define key performance indicators and targets within system developments to monitor the success of implemented products to ensure value realization. Establish interlocking KPI's with cross functional teams influencing automation and transformation. Translate needs from GIA/GRC audit findings into solutions to ensure compliance needs are always addressed.

Requirements:

Master's degree in business administration (MBA), Computer science, Finance, IT, or related fields. Minimum of 8 plus years of experience as a functional Product Manager, Change management, SAP S/4, Oracle cloud fusion, net suite (OCF/E1), Vroozi and other ERPs and platforms. (Prior Warehousing P2P setup roll outs & implementation experience would be an advantage). Proven experience in PTP PO to Pay processes, risks, automation, control & governance. Strong project management skills with a focus on process improvement. Excellent communication and collaboration skills. Familiarity with ERP systems and PTP platforms. Additional certification in procurement, PTP or supply chain management is a plus. Ability to analyse and solve complex problems in a dynamic environment. Strong understanding of Oracle, SAP/ S4 functionality and configuration (preferable) Experience within Warehousing, Logistics & services domain industries shall be a plus. Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership skills Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Operational experience beneficial, in either executional or management capacity Transformative and Collaborative mindset with strong stakeholder management skills Change Management and Conflict resolution skills. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Experience with Agile development methodologies Strong business acumen and ability to make data-driven decisions.

Attributes:

Innovative thinker with a strategic mindset. Results-driven and able to meet project deadlines. Adaptable to a fast-paced and dynamic environment. Strong leadership and collaboration skills.

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