Back Office Program Manager Job in Louis Dreyfus Company

Role Overview:

As the Program Manager, you will be responsible for leading the BOLD program s global implementation. This role involves working with cross-functional teams to define project scope, objectives, and deliverables, ensuring that the program aligns with the overall business goals. You will also manage project plans, budgets, risks, and external vendors, ensuring smooth execution across all geographies. Additionally, you will be responsible for managing relationships with business leaders, especially within India, and fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement across the project team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Program Management: Lead the end-to-end implementation of the BOLD program (SAP S/4 transition), ensuring successful delivery across multiple regions (Asia, North America, South Latam, Europe, Africa).
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with various teams to define project scope, objectives, and deliverables, ensuring alignment with company goals.
• Project Planning & Execution: Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, timelines, and budgets. Monitor progress, manage risks, and ensure quality deliverables.
• Vendor & Consultant Management: Coordinate and manage external vendors and consultants, ensuring milestones are met and deliverables are of high quality.
• Leadership & Mentorship: Provide leadership to the project team, promote collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement within the team.
• Stakeholder Communication: Regularly communicate project updates, status reports, and insights to stakeholders at all levels to ensure transparency and alignment.
• Business Relationship Management: Own the business relationship with local leaders in India, ensuring alignment on the project roadmap.
• Resource Management: Oversee the Back-office resources in India, contributing to the establishment of a South and South-East Asia center of excellence.
• Project Team Coordination: Manage the coordination of 200+ project team members across multiple regions.

Skills & Qualifications:

Hard Skills:

• Extensive experience with complex program management.
• Strong experience with SAP S/4 and SAP best practices, methodologies, and architecture principles.
• In-depth knowledge of the agri-commodity business and its industry-specific challenges and opportunities.

Soft Skills:

• Hands-on and strategic: Ability to define long-term plans while diving deep into specific issues when necessary.
• Leadership: Impeccable communication skills and the ability to lead by influence.
• Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with a proactive, results-oriented approach.
• Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal) in English for effective stakeholder engagement.
• Capable of handling both medium and long-term tasks with adaptability to innovative solutions.

Experience & Education:

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in project management, with a proven record of successful implementations in complex organizational environments.
• Master s degree (or equivalent) in a related field.

Additional Information:

• This role will be based at the Louis Dreyfus Company offices in Gurugram, India.
• The role offers an exciting opportunity to lead a transformative project in one of the most dynamic and critical industries worldwide.