IT Project Manager - MMS Assessment (3 months contract)

Central Retail (Pak Kret, Nonthaburi, Thailand)

Nonthaburi, Thailand

Central Retail Corporation Public Company Limited (“the Company” or “Central Retail”) is the leading multi-format and multi-category retailing platform in Thailand. Central Retail is also growing internationally, securing leadership status in Italy, and becoming one of the leaders in Vietnam.

Detail posisi

This role will lead the assessment of existing Merchandising Management Systems (existing Central Food Wholesales MMS VS existing Oracle Retail V12) within the organization. The Project Manager will be responsible for the overall planning, execution, and delivery of the assessment project, ensuring it is conducted efficiently and effectively. This includes gathering requirements, defining scope, managing timelines, and communicating project status to key stakeholders.

Kewajiban

Project Planning & Execution
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive project plan, including timelines, milestones, budgets, and resource allocation.
• Define project scope and objectives in collaboration with key stakeholders (e.g., Merchandising, Supply Chain, Trade, IT, Operations).
• Gather and document business requirements for the MMS assessment.
• Identify and manage project risks and issues.
• Track project progress and report on key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Identify the gap of the features, modules, technologies, and performance of the existing MMS and related systems.

Stakeholder Management
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including senior management, business users, and IT teams.
• Effectively communicate project status, risks, and issues to stakeholders.
• Facilitate workshops and meetings with stakeholders to gather input and ensure alignment.

Data Analysis & Reporting
• Analyze existing MMS systems gaps, and data and identify areas for improvement.
• Prepare comprehensive reports on the assessment findings, including recommendations for system enhancements or replacements.
• Present assessment findings and recommendations to senior management.

Technical Expertise
• Possess a strong understanding of ERP or related to Merchandising Management Systems and their functionalities (e.g., product lifecycle management, assortment planning, demand forecasting, inventory management).
• Familiarity with industry practices and using technologies in the retail/merchandising domain.

Quality Assurance
• Ensure the quality and accuracy of all project deliverables.
• Conduct regular quality reviews and implement necessary corrective actions.

Kualifikasi

Qualifications:
Education: MBA or Computer Science, or a related field.
Experience: 5+ years of experience in project management, preferably within a retail, wholesale, trading or e-commerce environment.

Technical Skills
• Proficiency in project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project).
• Experience with data analysis and reporting tools (e.g., SQL, Tableau, Power BI) is a plus.

Other Skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines.