Program Manager, IT Tools Transformation

Context of the mission

Aperam Alloys and Specialties is a leading global player in the Alloys & Specialties business relying on an international footprint, with operations spanning Europe, Asia and in the United States. The Division is growing fast. First step was organic growth resulting in doubling the Division’s EBITDA from historical 50M to 100M today. The next step aims at further growth through internal and external growth. The enhancement of the Division’s efficiency and performance, capacity expansion and external acquisitions. To achieve this, several growth challenges to face: optimization of the current footprint, new product development, installation and ramp-up of new equipment and any relevant merger and acquisition project. In this context, Aperam Alloys & Specialties wishes to nominate a Program Manager, dedicated to the IT Tools Transformation, who will define and drive the reshape of all the core information systems to ensure that they support the growth.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred).
• 5+ years experience supporting industrial operations (manufacturing, supply chain, quality, or controlling), including project management
• Strong business acumen; curiosity; ability to understand complex technical concepts and to communicate them to non-technical stakeholders.
• Open minded and keen to consider the integration of new technologies.
• Strong affinity with IT systems
• Ability to acquire a deep functional and technical knowledge of core operational systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, major MES platforms, LIMS/QMS).
• Demonstrated experience in project management, budget oversight, and leading cross-functional teams.
• Proven track record of developing a strategic IT/IS roadmap and leading its successful implementation within a complex, multi-site environment would be a plus.

Responsibilities

The Program Manager will need to lead the IT tools transformation within our Division's operational activities. He/She will be responsible for representing the end user (production, supply-chain, quality etc) in designing the future information systems and solutions and support the implementation. The ideal candidate will partner with divisional leadership to ensure the chosen solutions (e.g., ERP, MES, QMS) aligns with and drives our business objectives for efficiency, quality, and growth. The Program Manager will work closely with IT teams and will need to interface with all the initiatives related to AI within A&S and the group.

• Business spokesman: Translate business needs into clear, actionable requirements and solutions to be implemented in the IT systems. Drive the modernization, integration, and continuous improvement of the core applications portfolio (ERP, Manufacturing Execution Systems, Quality Management Systems, etc.) to enhance operational performance.
• Strategic Roadmap: Propose the design and lead the implementation of the 3-5 year Imphy’s IS roadmap for the main operational systems, ensuring alignment with both Aperam IT projects and end users needs.
• Implementation Leadership: Lead the full lifecycle of system updates and implementations, from business case development and vendor selection to project management, deployment, and change management.
• System Modernization:Governance & Performance: Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure system performance, project success, and user adoption, ensuring a strong return on technology investments.