Position Summary
Project Darwin is a global strategic initiative within Teleflex.
With the successful deployment of a global TMS (Transport Management System) and data warehousing solution, the focus of this role has evolved toward driving ongoing optimisation, enhancement, and integration of these tools.
The objective is to maximise efficiency, strengthen visibility, and ensure effective control across Teleflex's Global Transport network, while also supporting a range of parallel strategic initiatives within Global Operations.
The TMS now serves as a critical platform for the financial and operational management of the network, enabling real-time visibility, cost audit functionality, and advanced reporting capabilities.
This role will act as Project Lead, responsible not only for system optimisation and continuous improvement, but also for managing vendor relationships, shaping solution design, and overseeing project management activities that support both the evolution of the TMS and broader operational excellence initiatives across the business.
Drive key goals and objectives of L&D to include; 100% of all Teleflex Freight to be integrated into the TMS.
Design and implement innovative solutions to drive, 99% accrual accuracy, 98% zero touch in job creation and invoice audit
Using automation and innovation increase efficiency in the Control Tower to allow for expansion and focus on value add activity
Project lead and responsible person for all parallel projects that impact Global Transport, including SAP upgrades, new tool implementation across Global Operations and improvement requests from outside the function.
Lead all site/multisite implementation activities associated with the rollout to remaining sites.
Lead TMS Global implementation at Teleflex sites, 3PLs, Sterilisers, 3PFGs, Raw material Suppliers and Transport Suppliers.
Responsible for ensuring the system and data warehousing solutions meet the needs and requirements of the business.
Develop and manage project schedules to ensure all milestones are met, including leading and managing a team to transition site/s from current processes and systems ensuring all local procedures are updated and reflect the new global process.
Develop and manage the transition/implementation plans for the site/s with the understanding of the requirements for all functions impacted by change.
Responsible for all project management activities, including but not limited to: Change Control, Communications, Risk Management, Budgetary Management and Scheduling.
Actively identify risks to any element of the project and pro-actively work to find solutions.
Ensures there is effective engagement and alignment with site and global leadership.
Interfaces directly with business and process partners to understand their needs and objectives first-hand.
Work with SMEs, site champions and functions to integrate the global TMS solution into the site while minimizing impact to the business as part of cutover.
Conduct workshops with business SMEs and technical teams as required
Lead data migration activities to migrate data as part of the rollout of the new TMS solution.
Provide updates, reports, monitor KPIs and identify risks for site data migration in line with overall project plan.
Ensure quality of documentation produced
Present updates via PowerPoint & Teleflex internal Planview system on status, risks, budget, timeline.
Ensure proper communication of project at site level in partnership with operations to ensure project success.
Responsible for ensuring all deliverables have been met and finalize the project
Education / Experience Requirements
The ideal candidate will have prior experience in leading a similar initiative in a fast-paced work environment with strong analytical ability
Strong project management and organizational change management skills
Understanding of Design Control, Change Control, Product Life Cycle Management, Sustaining Changes, including experience of cost savings and product / process improvement
SAP knowledge is an advantage, but not essential
TMS knowledge is a distinct advantage
Project management experience with IT system roll outs
Ability to accurately scope projects and consider the full impact of decisions and actions taken.
Ability to work well under deadlines and pressure.
Effective communicator of issues, facts and ideas/solutions to senior members of the organization.
Strong problem solving and analytical skills, developing creative solutions and meeting project objectives.
Proven facilitation skills across multiple business disciplines, organization levels and geographies.
Strong presentation, verbal and written communication skills.
Manage personnel directly or indirectly to achieve the objectives of the project.
Must be fluent in English both written and oral.
Excellent written, presentation, communication, and investigation skills.
Outstanding computer skills including MRP, Microsoft Excel and MS Suite.
Proficient in Microsoft Power Bi.
Excellent organizational and analytical skills
PMP Certification required
MS Project knowledge required
Bachelor (or equivalent) degree required
5+ years experience in an Project or Programme Role required
Experience with deployment of Global TMS or equivalent system roll out
Six Sigma or other Business Process Mapping certification a plus.
Agile, Lean, or Prince2 advantage
Specialized Skills / Other Requirements
Strong people management skills
Approachable and enthusiastic.
Flexible and adaptable.
Innovative
Good organizational skills with cultural awareness and sensitivity
Good judgment and problem solving ability & is capable of understanding the impact of decision making on both Teleflex and their customers.
TRAVEL REQUIRED:
This role will require international Travel (20%)
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