ANDERSEN CORPORATION SUMMARY: At Andersen, we pride ourselves on our core values of Excellence, Integrity, Innovation, Partnership and being a leader in Corporate Citizenship. Headquartered in Bayport, Minn., Andersen Corporation is the largest window and door manufacturer in North America. Newsweek recognized Andersen as one of "2023 America's Greatest Workplaces."
We're focused on bringing more light into people's lives by helping them create healthier, happier spaces to build memories and do what they love. This applies to our team, too. Andersen embraces our nine Employee Resource Networks to celebrate our differences and to champion diversity. We are named as a Forbes "Best Employer for Diversity 2022."
Earning the 2023 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year-Sustained Excellence Award, Andersen is also committed to environmental health and sustainability. No matter your role, you'll have the opportunity to make a difference at Andersen.
Job Summary: The Program Leader is responsible for the strategic planning, execution, and management of the company's Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) program. This role involves leading cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment with business objectives, and driving continuous improvement in ERP processes and systems across multiple projects within the ERP Program. The Program Leader will work to advance the Enterprise Core Strategy in combination of other Enterprise initiatives directly related to the ERP implementations.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Planning: Develop and implement the ERP program strategy in alignment with the company's business goals and in partnership with key Business Leaders.
Program Management: Oversee the ERP program lifecycle, including planning, execution, monitoring, and closing across multiple projects. Responsibility to lead across efforts and bring consistency in messaging, delivery, and partnership with the Business Leaders.
Leadership: Lead and mentor a team of ERP project managers, analysts, and specialists, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with senior management and department heads to ensure the ERP program meets their needs and expectations.
Risk Management: Identify and mitigate risks associated with the ERP program, ensuring timely resolution of issues.
Budget Management: Develop and manage the ERP program budget, ensuring cost-effective use of resources.
Vendor Management: Manage relationships with ERP vendors and service providers, ensuring they deliver high-quality services and products.
Change Management: Lead change management initiatives to ensure smooth adoption of the ERP system across the organization.
Performance Monitoring: Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success of the ERP program.
Continuous Improvement: Drive continuous improvement in ERP processes and systems, leveraging best practices and emerging technologies.
Qualifications and Skills:
Education: Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field.
Experience: Minimum of 7 years of experience in ERP program management or a related role, with a proven track record of successful ERP implementations. Experience managing diverse technical staff in a mix of onshore and offshore settings.
Technical Skills: Proficiency in ERP software (e.g., Infor, SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics), project management tools, and system integration.
Leadership Skills: Strong leadership and team management abilities, with experience leading cross-functional teams.
Analytical Skills: Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions.
Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels. Display past ability to facilitate communication between business and technical teams.
Project Management: Extensive experience with project management methodologies and tools (e.g., Agile, Waterfall).
Preferred Qualifications:
Certifications: ERP-related certifications and project management certifications (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2) are highly desirable.
Industry Knowledge: Experience in a manufacturing environment.
Environment: Office-based with occasional travel to other company locations or vendor sites.
Hybrid Work Model: Minimum of 3 days a week in the office with possibility of additional time for in-person working sessions.
Hours: Full-time, with occasional overtime or weekend work as needed.
SALARY INFORMATION:
Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to work experience, education, geographic location, certifications, etc. In addition to your pay, Andersen Corporation currently offers benefits such as comprehensive health benefits, 401k contribution, paid time off, 8 paid standard holidays, plus 2 floating holidays, a robust employee Wellbeing program, as well as profit sharing (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements).
"Be Orange. Be You" is how we express our belief that by embracing our differences and empowering you, we'll be a stronger team able to accomplish what otherwise wouldn't be possible. This Orange spirit has helped us become the #1 innovative window and door brand* and the one homeowners love the most.** It's also why we're committed to supporting you to approach each day with a bright outlook.
Benefits include, and are not limited to:
* Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
* Health Savings Account contributions
* Paid holidays plus PTO
* 401(k) plan & contributions
* Professional development and tuition reimbursement opportunities
* Charity contributions
* Nationwide career opportunities
We look forward to seeing how your unique skills, background and experiences will inspire our team and help us continue to be the leader we are today.
In 2024, Andersen has set a profit-sharing target of $4,000 per eligible employee, prorated as appropriate. Profit sharing will be paid out in quarterly installments to provide eligible employees with payments throughout the year, with payment amounts tied to quarterly operating profit performance.
Andersen is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, disability, marital status, national origin, citizenship, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Andersen Corporation will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable federal, state and local laws.
Posting City: Oak Park Heights, MN