Project Manager

POSITION SUMMARY

• As a Project Manager in Supply Chain Optimization Projects you play a crucial part in successful software implementations of our suite of Routing and Workforce optimization solutions.
• You manage software/ IT implementation projects in large organizations, sometimes multiple at the same time
• You have great interpersonal skills and can deal with people from end-user up to executive level and you are good in building long term professional relationships
• You like and are good at leading an organization through a change
• You are a great leader for your project team
• You monitor project progress and deliverables and lead (steerco and project) meetings.
• You are managing the financial performance of the project(s) you are responsible for and deliver high-quality forecasts for the coming period
• You create SOWs and CRs according to corporate standards and lead the process to get them approved
• You are responsible for the resource management on your projects and you make sure you have the right people with the right skillsets on your project(s)
• You can maintain a great connection with corporate structures such as product management, global support and software development.
• You are managing pro-actively, and escalate in time when needed
• You deliver projects within time, budget and with a happy customer.

Required Skills and Requirements:

• 4-10 years of experience
• The preferred educational background (Master or bachelor’s degree) is in a field related to Computer Science, Industrial engineering or Business/Management Information systems
• Certification such as PMP, ITIL, Scrum, Prince2
• Extensive experience with leading medium to large software implementation projects in Supply Chain
• Experience with JIRA is nice to have
• Professional and representative
• Positive and pro-active attitude
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent general IT skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Team player and can work with people from different backgrounds i.e. country, culture, and education in an international environment

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, use hands and fingers to handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and color vision.

Work Environment

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• The office has an open concept.

ABOUT ORTEC

ORTEC is the world’s largest supplier of optimization software, advanced analytics, and consulting services. For nearly 40 years, we have helped more than 1,200 leading companies optimize supply chains through fleet routing and dispatch, vehicle and pallet loading, workforce scheduling, delivery forecasting, and network planning. We make our customer’s businesses more efficient, more predictable, and more effective by turning complex challenges into easy-to-use solutions.

ORTEC was named a Top Workplace in 2020 and 2021 by The Atlanta Journal-Constitution in Atlanta and one of the Best and Brightest Company to Work for in the Texas area. This honor was achieved because we support our employees in finding their strengths, and at the end of the day, we believe that our success is driven by you.

OUR TEAM & CULTURE

ORTEC has roughly 1,000 employees and offices in 13 countries around the globe. Our main office in North America is headquartered in Atlanta, with a second office in Houston and potentially other locations expected to open in the near future. From the US we support Fortune 100 companies throughout the United States, Canada, and Mexico. We also work with our international customers by regularly supporting our European offices.

Our employees are recognized as the driving force behind our success. They usually have a master’s or bachelor’s degree, a strongly developed talent for analytical thinking, and a drive to identify and solve complex problems. The company atmosphere is open and informal, driven to promote collaboration, and provide significant ownership and responsibility throughout your career.

We offer a pleasant and challenging work environment where employees are encouraged to drive their personal development. We believe it is important our employees get the opportunity to bring out the best in themselves while maintaining a good work-life balance. Our growth can only be achieved through happy employees.

WHY ORTEC?

As an ORTEC employee, you can make a difference. You get a chance to optimize the business processes of our customers, some of which are the largest companies in the world. You will work in an international environment with inspiring, smart, and enthusiastic colleagues. There are ample opportunities for personal development and to grow in a direction that fits your ambitions.

WHAT TO EXPECT

ORTEC will help you thrive in your field of expertise. We offer development programs and flexibility in projects to tailor to your individual needs and function requirements. We provide challenging, practical hands-on experience. Our company operates on a flat organizational structure that keeps communication lines short. The atmosphere is open, informal, cooperative, and positive. We employ over 1,000 people in the Netherlands (HQ), Belgium, Germany, France, the U.K., Romania, Italy, the U.S., Australia, Brazil, Poland, Denmark, and Singapore.

Visit our website ortec.com to learn more about our solutions and clients’ experiences.

Benefits and Perks:

Beyond a stellar work environment, friendly people and inspiring work, we have some great benefits and perks:

• Medical, dental and vision coverage for you and your family, along with other benefit plans
• 401(k) match
• 17 days Paid Time Off, 10 days of sick leave plus every month half day off on Friday
• Flexible work schedule
• Teambuilding events
• Volunteering Events
• Regular social events such as office lunches every month(before pandemic-now it is mostly virtual)
• Free onsite fitness center
• Free healthy snacks and beverages at the office
• Due to pandemic, our current policy allows employees to work from home if preferred #pdnremote

Growth opportunity

We offer a tailor-made growth path for the right candidates. Your development will be monitored and reviewed multiple times a year, so you can grow into a position that matches your ambition. Due to our current growth potential and impressive track record, there are many opportunities available.

ORTEC International USA provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

• H-1B sponsorship is not available for this position.

Visit our website ortec.com to learn more about our solutions and clients’ experiences.

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