Associate Principal

Job Title:
Associate Principal

**Job Description**:
ABOUT BRISTLECONE:
Bristlecone is a leading provider of specialized digital transformation services for the intelligent enterprise. We empower our customers with speed, visibility, automation and resiliency - to thrive on change. By combining our industry focus, supply chain expertise, consulting-driven approach and proprietary accelerators, we create unmatched business value.

Our transformative solutions in Digital Logistics, Cognitive Manufacturing, Autonomous Planning, Smart Procurement and Digitalization are positioned around key industry pillars and delivered through a comprehensive portfolio of services spanning digital strategy, design and build, and implementation across a range of technology platforms. We’re the strategic partner of choice for your ongoing transformation journey.

Bristlecone is ranked among the top ten leaders in supply chain services by Gartner. We are headquartered in San Jose, California, with 14 global hubs and over 2,100 consultants. Bristlecone is part of the $20 billion Mahindra Group

ROLE: Associate Principal

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- This individual will have complete accountability for Project or Program execution Managing the scope as per statement of work Managing the client relationship All approvals related to the project Facilitating the requirements and design sessions Managing the project execution Process and Requirements definition and sign off Functional Design documentation and signed off Project Planning and Management Develop project plan in MS Project Periodic status reporting of the project status.- Responsible for User Acceptance and Sign off Managing billing activities, including Approval of Timesheets and expenses Continuous development of internal operating efficiencies, tools, repeatable methodologies Develop domain expertise, understanding of industry best practices Adherence to internal processes and customer specific project methodologies Compliance with Knowledge Management processes Follow onsite offsite methodologies and contribute to continuous enhancement of processes.ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Generate the billing plan for every month for the project and monitor it against the target and plan Help SBU Head in retention of existing customer base and creation of new customers Monitor and Manage risks Knowledge of Quality processes Capability to manage multiple projects, mixed technology, practice projects, multisite projects.- Capable to provide an end to end solution in one or the Functional or Technical modules.

QUALIFICATIONS/ EXPERIENCE:
- 14 plus years of Project Management experience, at least 3 years in SAP At least 3 end to end implementations including Rollouts Certification in PMP, CPIM or CSCP or in technical focus area certification would be an added advantage Advanced degree preferred.

TECHNICAL EXPERTISE:
- Techno Commercial knowledge In depth understanding of SDLC project and or SAP Oracle Project Understanding of relevant business processes in Supply Chain, Analytics or Finance Understanding of relevant Modules and its integration with another module Knowledge of current technology.- Having experience in Auto, Engineering, Discrete, Pharma, CPG, Retail, Oil and Gas, Hitech, Semiconductor Experience in Supply Chain, logistics, Manufacturing, Procurement, Planning and Distribution Emerging domain knowledge competencies.

SOFT SKILLS:
- Excellent communication skills, verbal as well as written- Positive attitude with flexibility and maturity to work in a challenging client environment- Ability to drive project responsibilities in a dynamic and proactive manner- Ability to showcase three Mahindra RISE Pillars e.g. Accepting No Limits, Driving Positive Change and Alternative Thinking

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:
Bristlecone is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Information Security Responsibilities:

- Understand and adhere to Information Security policies, guidelines and procedure, practice them for protection of organizational data and Information System.
- Take part in information security training and act while handling information.
- Report all suspected security and policy breach to Infosec team or appropriate authority(CISO).
- Understand and adhere to the additional information security responsibilities as part of the assigned job role.