Integration Lead, ERP/PPM Project, ICT

Overview

Lead the ERP/PPM Digital Transformation Project effectively

You have:

• A first-level university degree in business development, Information Technology, or in a related field.
• A minimum of three (3) years of relevant, professional experience in the field of IT project and portfolio management in an international standards-setting environment.
• Sound experience in implementation of various IT systems as Project/Product Manager with respect to Agile Solution Development.
• Experience in the use of project management tools, methods, processes and techniques.
• Broad experience with a matrix organization.
• Experience with ERP implementation is desirable.
• Fluent reading, writing, and speaking abilities in English.
• A working knowledge of any other language of the Organization (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish) is desirable.

Contract

This is a P-2 contract. This kind of contract is known as Professional and Director staff. It is normally internationally recruited only. It's a staff contract. It usually requires 2 years of experience, depending on education.

Salary

The salary for this job should be between 76,747 USD and 104,241 USD.

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Org. Setting and Reporting The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) sets international Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs) for aviation safety, air navigation, security and environmental protection. To that effect, ICAO is a knowledge-based organization engaged in the development of intellectual property.

ICAO is currently implementing several Digital Transformation signature projects. Digital Transformation encompasses all aspects of the Organization’s work, activities, and operations. Modernizing the Organization will facilitate its ability to leverage alternative opportunities while broadening its support to Member States at the same time. It will also enable the Organization to keep abreast of technological development, adopt emerging technologies and act as a catalyst for its stakeholder communities to understand and follow its path. Under the Finance section, the Enterprise Resource Planning and Project Portfolio Management (ERP/PPM) signature project, part of the overall Digital Transformation plan, is focused on creating “the backbone” for the enterprise systems portfolios. Encompassing many functions from portfolio management, payroll, and procurement, providing an integrated view of ICAO’s projects including financials, KPIs, and outcomes.

Reporting to the Digital Transformation ERP Project Manager, the incumbent will be working in a team environment with business and technical resources, as well as third party vendors on the ERP/PPM project and possibly other Digital Transformation projects.

Responsibilities Function1 (incl. Expected results) Serves as the Integration lead of the ERP/PPM Digital Transformation Project, achieving results such as:

• Analyse business requirements and develop functional requirements for the implementation team.
• Manage documentation related to functional requirements and creation of user stories.
• Evaluate and assess overall effectiveness and quality of deliverables.
• Participate in project decision-making.
• Communicate changes to the implementation team, and business owners and stakeholders.
• Participate in project risk and issue management with project manager, where required.

Function 2 (incl. Expected results) Leads module implementation activities and provides functional expertise, achieving results such as:

• Provide guidance to functional and technical teams on module implementation, configuration, and customization activities.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to determine business requirements and ensure module configurations meet business needs.
• Participate in testing activities to ensure module functionality meets business requirements.
• Lead efforts to identify and resolve functional and technical issues during module implementation.

Function 3 (incl. Expected results) Participates in project planning and management activities, achieving results such as:

• Collaborate with project teams to define project scope and timelines.
• Participate in project planning activities, including risk assessment and mitigation strategies.
• Develop and maintain project plans and schedules for module integration activities.
• Provide regular updates on project status to project teams and stakeholders.

Function 4 (incl. Expected results) Coordinates with ERP Specialists, achieving results such as:

• Ensure functional requirements and solution details are well documented and meet client expectations.
• Manage change requests and communicate impact to stakeholders while adjusting project timeline and scope as needed.
• Implement operational planning tools to monitor progress, issues and solutions.
• Assist in prioritization of projects and resource allocation.
• Contribute to the development of the IT operational and business plans.

Function 5 (incl. Expected results) Performs other related duties, as assigned.

Competencies Professionalism: A comprehensive understanding of ERP systems, integration methodologies, and data flow between systems; strong analytical and problem-solving skills to address complex integration challenges; effective communication and collaboration abilities. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations.

Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.

Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style, and format to match the audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.

Planning and Organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently.

Accountability: Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honours commitments; delivers outputs for which one has responsibility within prescribed time, cost and quality standards; operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules; supports subordinates, provides oversight and takes responsibility for delegated assignments; takes personal responsibility for his/her own shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable.

Technological awareness: Keeps abreast of available technology; understands applicability and limitations of technology to the work of the office; actively seeks to apply technology to appropriate tasks; shows willingness to learn new technology.

Education Essential:

• A first-level university degree in business development, Information Technology, or in a related field.

Desirable:

• PRINCE 2 certification training.

  Job - Specific Qualification PRINCE 2 certification training, is desirable.

  Work Experience - A minimum of three (3) years of relevant, professional experience in the field of IT project and portfolio management in an international standards-setting environment, is required.

  • Sound experience in implementation of various IT systems as Project/Product Manager with respect to Agile Solution Development, is required.

  • Experience in the use of project management tools, methods, processes and techniques, is required.

  • Broad experience with a matrix organization, is required.

  • Experience with ERP implementation, is desirable.

  Languages Essential:

• Fluent reading, writing and speaking abilities in English.

Desirable:

• A working knowledge of any other language of the Organization (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish).

  Assessment Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.

  Special Notice The ICAO Assembly recently reaffirmed its commitment to enhancing gender equality and the advancement of women by supporting UN Sustainable Development Goal 5 “Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls.”

Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for ICAO positions, especially in the Professional and higher level categories.

It should be noted that this post is to be filled for an initial period of 15 months.

ICAO staff members are international civil servants subject to the authority of the Secretary General and may be assigned to any activities or offices of the Organization, in accordance with the provisions of the ICAO service code. ICAO staff members are expected to conduct themselves in a manner befitting their status as international civil servants. In this connection, ICAO has incorporated the 2013 Standards of Conduct for the International Civil Service into the ICAO Personnel Instructions.

ICAO offers an attractive benefit package to its employees in accordance with the policies of the International Civil Service Commission (ICSC).

The statutory retirement age for staff entering or re-entering service after 1 January 2014 is 65. For external applicants, only those who are expected to complete a term of appointment will normally be considered.

Remuneration: Level P-2 Rate Net Base Salary per annum + Post Adjustment (net) per annum(*) USD $50,377 USD $16,157 (*) Post Adjustment is subject to change.

United Nations Considerations In accordance with ICAO Staff Regulations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Due regard shall be paid to the importance of recruiting staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible and ensuring equal gender representation. Subject to the foregoing, selection of staff members shall be made without distinction as to race, sex or religion, nor shall there be any discrimination on account of any disability of a candidate who meets the qualifications required to perform the tasks. Unless otherwise permitted under the ICAO Staff Regulations, appointment and promotion of staff members shall be made on a competitive basis.

Candidates will not be considered for employment with ICAO if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts.

Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment.

Applicants are urged to follow carefully all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, Inspira. For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the Manual for the Applicant, which can be accessed by clicking on “Manuals” hyper-link on the upper right side of the Inspira account-holder homepage.

The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in Inspira to be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application.

Job openings advertised in Inspira will be removed at 11:59 p.m. (New York time) on the deadline date.

No Fee ICAO does NOT charge any fees or request money from candidates at any stage of the recruitment process, nor does it concern itself with bank account details of applicants. Requests of this nature allegedly made on behalf of ICAO are fraudulent and should be disregarded.

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