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Director, IT Strategy & ERP Programs (onsite)

Harley-Davidson Motor Company · Milwaukee, WI · 1 wk ago
$172k–$275k/yrFull-time

At Harley-Davidson, we are building more than machines. It’s our passion and commitment to continue the evolution of this storied brand, and heighten the desirability of the Harley-Davidson experience. To keep building our legend and leading our industry through innovation, evolution, and emotion, we need the best and brightest talent. We stand for the timeless pursuit of adventure—freedom for the soul.

About the role

This position serves as the GIS Program Champion on Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) efforts across the organization and is accountable for the successful delivery of business and technical capabilities in the ERP system. They are responsible for providing GIS and program leadership to successfully manage these efforts, which can range in size from large, complex, often multi-year, and transformational programs to smaller enhancement work and month(s)-long projects.

This role will assist Harley-Davidson’s functional business departments and GIS departments in developing and implementing ERP strategies, priorities, roadmaps, and delivery methodologies. The ERP Program Delivery Director will provide daily guidance and direction to their ERP team(s) and Project Management Office(s) to ensure quality, cost, and timing goals are met, acting as the interface between stakeholders and customers of the delivered capabilities.

Responsibilities

  • Support the development of the ERP vision, then translate and align others while setting pace and direction for the ERP team.
  • Ensure that ERP efforts have well-developed and defined scope and conditions of success.
  • Effectively build and manage relationships between project sponsors, customers, project teams, and senior leadership.
  • Resolve issues and make decisions that are outside of the team’s capabilities and limits.
  • Ensure teams adhere to GIS and Harley-Davidson’s project management (PMX) policies and procedures.
  • Attract, retain, and motivate talent by creating a high-performing culture that supports Harley-Davidson’s strategy.
  • Own the material output of the team(s) that drives business decisions, such as business cases, financial reporting and forecasting, and leadership/executive project reporting.

Requirements

  • High School Diploma or equivalent (required).
  • Degree in Information Technology, Business, or Engineering (required).
  • Advanced degree (preferred).
  • Project Management Institute (PMI) certification (desired).
  • Minimum of 12 years of related experience.
  • Minimum of 5 years of management experience.
  • Minimum of 5 years of direct management experience leading and delivering SAP ERP programs, preferably in consumer products, manufacturing, or distribution.
  • Excellent organization, facilitation, coaching, interpersonal, project management, change management, negotiation, and communication skills.
  • Broad knowledge of business processes with a strong desire to continuously improve operations.
  • Leadership skills to influence beyond formal authority and proactively support activities within a matrix organization.
  • Experience communicating and building credibility with senior leaders and executives.
  • Experience in program planning and budgeting with demonstrated proficiency in meeting schedule and financial goals.
  • Sound technical and administrative judgment to ensure successful decision-making, even with incomplete or ambiguous information.
  • High level of discipline, results-oriented management, and a strong sense of responsibility and accountability; experience in conflict resolution.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Previous role or experience as a functional or GIS/IT lead, project manager, solution architect, or solution integration manager on ERP sustainment or delivery efforts.
  • SAP certification.
  • Experience successfully developing and leading teams of 30 or more people, including full-time employees and contingent/contract personnel.
  • Delivered projects costing greater than $10M.

Benefits

We offer an inclusive compensation package for all full-time salaried employees, including but not limited to:

  • Annual bonus programs.
  • Health insurance benefits.
  • 401k program.
  • Onsite fitness centers and employee stores.
  • Employee discounts on products and accessories.

Pay

The pay range shown represents the national average pay range for this role. Your pay may be more or less than the stated range and is dependent on your geographic location and level of experience.

Pay Range: $171,800 - $274,700

Schedule

  • Full-time.
  • Hybrid workplace category.
  • Travel required: 10 - 25%.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or transfer. Domestic relocation assistance is available within the posted country.

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