Microsoft Dynamics AX (D365) Principal Project Manager #201513

This candidate is an accomplished manufacturing and distribution executive with a proven ability to develop and implement manufacturing and ERP strategies that support business processes and financial objectives. They have led key manufacturing and systems implementations initiatives in roles as Production Management, Inventory Management, Sr. Systems & Programming Consultant, Project Manager, and IT Director. His experience spans all aspects, both strategic and tactical, for the planning of manufacturing and distribution management systems.

This candidate utilizes best practices in all aspects of manufacturing and distribution management systems from a business, functional, and IT perspective. They are a respected leader, able to build strong business, operational and functional manufacturing systems and processes with a comprehensive understanding of discrete manufacturing, process manufacturing, configure to order, custom order, distribution, and logistics, project-based and service solutions.

This candidate is a highly motivated Executive with a focus on achieving best-in-class systems and client satisfaction. They have maintained up-to-date knowledge of changes in the industry through continuing professional development and earning his MBA along with key industry training and certifications.

Areas of Expertise: Business operating experience, Business requirements definition, Communication with all levels of the organization, Architect of ERP Solutions, People & Project Management, Forecasting Systems, Manufacturing Resource Planning, Distribution resource planning, Enterprise Resource Planning, Production Management, Supply Chain Management, Inventory Management, Operational Planning, Financial Planning, IT Management, Sales &Marketing, Financial Management,  BI Intelligence, Ecommerce Applications and understanding of  Programming and Development techniques.Strong aptitude, communications, skills, and experience to be an effective member of Sales, Solution Architect, People Management & Mentoring, ERP Project management, Operational Management, Functional Consultation at strategic and tactical levels for mid to large manufacturing and distribution companies. 

In a recent position, this candidates role and responsibilities included: 

• Business Management and Project Management of large manufacturing and distribution ERP projects
• Solution Architect to help define business objectives and alignment with ERP solution design and priorities
• Key member of leadership providing expertise across multiple areas within the organization including project management, engagement management, and functional consulting
• Direct oversight and responsibilities of several concurrent projects and two project managers
• Pre-Sales Engineering responsibility to develop ERP roadmaps, RFP’s, and proposals for new and existing customers to accomplish the goals and objectives
• Provided Senior Solution Architect role to define the scope, map the business requirements and estimate services and software to meet the needs of several manufacturing and distribution organizations. Strong skills and experience to analyze business requirements and strategize on the solution set to accomplish their needs
• Demonstration to customers and prospects for the complete Dynamics AX product suite including traditional manufacturing, process manufacturing, lean manufacturing, forecasting and planning, warehouse management and transportation supply chain management suite, financials, and other AX2012 modules
• Successfully project managed our team, provided functional leadership, consulted for the distribution, manufacturing, and financial applications of AX2012, and resulted in a successful implementation on budget and on time.
• And much more….