[Hiring] Principal, Innovation Services @Kinaxis Inc.

Role Description

The Principal, Innovation Services, is a senior member of the Innovation and Data Sciences Services (IDS) team within Professional Services at Kinaxis, accountable for IDS program governance and supporting the launch of new product introductions globally.

• Leverage deep knowledge of Maestro, advanced analytics, commercial and supply chain acumen.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to enable the transition of new Kinaxis product solutions through all stages of product launch, from initial requirements scoping & estimating to deployment.
• Operate and communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders at all levels, including C-level executives, sales partners, product managers, and key solution and delivery teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Industrial Engineering, Business, Supply Chain Management or a related field.
• Minimum 10 years’ Supply Chain industry experience.
• In depth Technical Program Management expertise, with at least 5 years demonstrated history of implementing complex software solutions.
• Dynamic and critical thinker who can understand the intricacies of a new product launch while maintaining a strategic view of the connectivity into professional services.
• Advanced stakeholder management skills, with the ability to manage a complex network of stakeholders and navigate across multiple enterprise functions to achieve results.
• Ability to travel 50%, mostly in North America with some global requirements.
• Ability to effectively communicate with all levels within the organization, including C-level Executives.

Requirements

• Previous experience working in a Management Consulting environment.
• Experience with manufacturing planning solutions such as Kinaxis, SAP, JDA, etc.
• Experience in Data Science, Optimization or Application development, cloud technologies, SQL and/or integration skills.
• Experience working with product development or product management stakeholders.
• Experience with production planning and scheduling.

Benefits

• Flexible vacation and Kinaxis Days (company-wide days off).
• Flexible work options.
• Physical and mental well-being programs.
• Regularly scheduled virtual fitness classes.
• Mentorship programs, training, and career development.
• Recognition programs and referral rewards.
• Hackathons.