Job Purpose: The IT Release Manager, acting as Project Lead, will oversee and drive critical supply chain projects, ensuring alignment with strategic business goals. This role requires a strategic thinker with a deep understanding of supply chain management, strong project management skills, and the ability to lead cross-functional teams to deliver impactful results. Job Responsibilities: * Foster a learning organization, recognizing coaching opportunities and associate satisfaction. * Develop a high-performance team to achieve superior results. * Drive accountability for PM resources and serves as a subject matter expert. * Oversee the resource pool of project managers and ensures utilization, effectiveness, and alignment among PM resources. * Oversee the identification and documentation of client and contracted technology deliverables and specific requirements while communicating said requirements to the IT teams. * Acts as a liaison with business/process owners and other groups to coordinate the delivery of information technology solutions to the business. * Assist in overseeing and defining the implementation of projects. * Define and oversee effective project management methodologies, tools, and processes in both waterfall and agile methodologies. Additional Responsibilities & Qualifications: * Release Planning and Coordination: * Coordinate with project managers and scrum masters to ensure that all efforts align to the release schedule * Develop and maintain the ERP release schedule, ensuring all releases are well-planned and align with the organization's objectives. * Coordinate release activities across multiple teams, including development, QA, IT, business analysts, and external vendors. * Identify and manage dependencies and risks associated with ERP releases to ensure smooth rollouts. * Release Execution and Management: * Lead the execution of ERP software releases, ensuring all steps are completed in the correct sequence and according to established timelines. * Oversee release validation, testing, and deployment, ensuring functionality meets requirements and user expectations. * Coordinate with change management to communicate updates and ensure end-users are prepared for new releases or updates. Work Experience: * 5-10 years of related job experience. * Ability to manage multiple projects, work under pressure, and adapt to sudden changes in the work environment. * Ability to work quickly and efficiently. * Excellent verbal, written, people, and diplomacy skills are required. * Experienced in providing leadership to others regarding work related systems, processes, and challenges. * Experience of planning, managing and organizing resources within short/medium timescales within the overall policy framework. * Proficiency in supply chain management software and ERP systems. * Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite. * Strong planning and organization skills are required. Education: * Bachelor's Degree Preferred What We Offer * Engaging and inclusive culture with employee lead Employee Resource Groups, Veritiv Cultural Alliance, recognition platform, etc. * Extensive training opportunities, professional development programs, career pathing, and mentorship opportunities. * Collaborative atmosphere with our customers and suppliers to create healthier, safer and more sustainable communities through our responsible operations and innovative solutions. * Healthcare benefits and 401k with match start date of hire, paid time off and parental bonding time, tuition reimbursement, annual Profit-Sharing Program and much more! Learn more here . Apply here: https://www.aplitrak.com/?adid=YmJnZW5lcmljLjg0Njg2LjEwNTA4QHZlcml0aXZjb3JwY29tcC5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20