KINAXIS IT Manager
Information Technology Atlanta, Georgia
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Description
Fluidra is looking for a/an Kinaxis IT Manager to join our team in Atlanta, GA.
WHAT YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE
We are seeking an experienced IT Lead to oversee the comprehensive implementation and management of the Kinaxis platform across Fluidra's global operations. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in managing large-scale Kinaxis projects, a strong technical background, and the ability to lead a diverse team of resources. This role requires excellent strategic planning, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills to ensure the successful delivery of the program. Additionally, you will:
Program Leadership: Lead the overall Kinaxis implementation program, ensuring alignment with Fluidra's strategic goals and objectives.
Platform Accountability: Serve as the global IT manager for the Kinaxis platform, overseeing the strategic project roadmap, maintenance, and evolution.
Project Governance: Establish and maintain robust project governance structures, including steering committees, project boards, and regular status reporting.
Resource Management: Supervise and coordinate a team of both internal and external resources, ensuring optimal allocation and utilization. Design and implement a sustainable support and evolutive maintenance framework, leveraging third parties and/or Fluidra's IT capabilities in Pune, India.
Stakeholder Engagement: Act as the primary point of contact for all program-related discussions, providing regular updates and managing expectations of key stakeholders.
Integration Strategy: Develop and implement a comprehensive integration strategy that aligns with the overall project objectives and timelines.
Technical Coordination: Coordinate technical activities between internal teams and external vendors, ensuring alignment on integration requirements and deliverables.
System Architecture: Collaborate with solution architects to define the integration architecture and design, ensuring compatibility across all systems.
Data Management: Oversee data migration processes, including data extraction, transformation, and loading (ETL) activities, ensuring data integrity and quality.
Issue Resolution: Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve program-related issues during implementation and post-go-live support.
Documentation: Maintain comprehensive documentation of program processes, workflows, and configurations for future reference and audits.
Risk Management: Identify potential risks and issues related to program activities and prepare and implement necessary mitigation actions and/or alternative scenarios.
Main Challenges:
Managing a global, multicultural team across different time zones.
Balancing conflicting priorities driven by diverse business needs.
Navigating a complex IT landscape with an aggressive transformation roadmap.
Ensuring business continuity while implementing significant changes.
Handling ambiguity and evolving procedures during the implementation phase.
WHAT WE SEEK
7+ years of experience with the Kinaxis platform, covering both technical roles and end-to-end management.
Strong understanding of the Kinaxis processes in the @context of a global IT landscape formed by other global applications, such as-for instance- SAP S/4 (ERP), Salesforce (CRM), Snowflake (DWH), and integration technologies (e.g., middleware).
Proven experience in managing technical teams and coordinating cross-functional IT activities.
Excellent critical thinking skills and the ability to navigate complex technical challenges.
Effective communication skills, with the ability to articulate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
Preferred Skills:
Kinaxis certifications in relevant modules.
Experience with cloud-based integrations and APIs.
Familiarity with agile project management methodologies.
Ability to guide a team of technical professionals in a complex organization.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills for both technical and non-technical audiences, ranging from business users to Program Sponsors.
Determination and proactivity, with the ability to work with minimal supervision.
Demonstrated ability to work in multicultural and diverse environments.
Excellent interpersonal and collaborative skills.
Ability to handle multiple priorities, ambiguity, and a rapidly changing environment.
Structured and detail-oriented, with strong analytical and investigation skills.
Eager to learn and continuously develop personal and technical capabilities.
Ability to build knowledge and expertise within the team, acting as a role model.
Ability to work under pressure.
EDUCATION
Bachelor's degree is required in engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field. Master's degree preferred.
WHAT WE OFFER
An exciting opportunity to dive in and begin your career with a company that offers a competitive total rewards package that includes:
9/80 work week schedule (EVERY OTHER FRIDAY OFF!)
3 weeks of paid vacation
11 paid Holidays
Free parking for Atlanta Airport for both business and personal travel.
Full range of health benefits including medical, dental & vision, short & long-term disability
401(K) matching (100% of first 3% contributed, 50% of the next 2%)
Health and wellness programs / gym reimbursement
Educational assistance up to $7,000 per year
Company sponsored FUN events!
Generous product discounts
WHO WE ARE
Fluidra is a publicly listed company focused on developing innovative products, services and IoT solutions for the residential, commercial and wellness pool markets, globally. The company operates in over 45 countries, has over 7,000 employees and owns a portfolio of some of the industry's most recognized and trusted brands: Polaris®, Jandy®, CMP®, S.R. Smith®, and Zodiac®. We also sell products under the Cover - Pools®, iAquaLink®, Grand Effects®, Del® and Nature2® names. With these combined resources we're able accelerate innovation in critical areas like energy-efficiency, robotics and the Internet of Things.
Our focus is on creating the perfect pool and wellness experience responsibly. We take our mission to heart, and our employees embody these guiding principles in everything we do: passion for success, honesty & trust, customer collaboration, teamwork and inclusion, learn and adapt, excellence and innovation.
Don't meet every single requirement listed? At Fluidra, we thrive on building an inclusive workspace, so if you are excited about this role and your past experience doesn't align perfectly, we encourage you to apply anyways! You may be just the right candidate for this role or another role in the organization. Fluidra is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Fluidra recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, or any legally protected characteristic.
