Kinaxis IT Manager

We are a leading company in the global pool & wellness industry

Fluidra, a multinational group listed on the Spanish Stock Exchange, is the global leader in the pool and wellness industry. Founded in 1969, Fluidra has long-standing experience in developing innovative products and services in the global residential and commercial pool market.

Fluidra has a clear mission:
to create the perfect pool and wellness experience responsibly
.

Fluidra operates in more than 47 countries through its subsidiaries. We have more than
135 sales branches
and more than
35 production centers
around the world, in addition to strategically distributed logistics hubs that support our production and distribution centers.

Our team is comprised of more than
7,000 employees
motivated and skilled employees from
over 45 countries
.

Mission
The position of Kinaxis IT Manager is designed to oversee the end-to-end implementation and ongoing management of the Kinaxis platform across Fluidra's global operations. This role demands a combination of deep technical knowledge of Kinaxis and strong leadership capabilities to ensure alignment with corporate strategic objectives.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in managing large-scale Kinaxis projects, a strong technical background, and the ability to lead a diverse team of resources.

Your Responsibilities

• Program Leadership: Lead the overall Kinaxis implementation program, ensuring alignment with Fluidra's strategic goals and objectives.
• Platform Accountability: Serve as the global IT manager for the Kinaxis platform, overseeing the strategic project roadmap, maintenance, and evolution.
• Project Governance: Establish and maintain robust project governance structures, including steering committees, project boards, and regular status reporting.
• Resource Management: Supervise and coordinate a team of both internal and external resources, ensuring optimal allocation and utilization. Design and implement a sustainable support and evolutive maintenance framework, leveraging third parties and/or Fluidra's IT capabilities in Pune, India.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Act as the primary point of contact for all program-related discussions, providing regular updates and managing expectations of key stakeholders.
• Integration Strategy: Develop and implement a comprehensive integration strategy that aligns with the overall project objectives and timelines.
• Technical Coordination: Coordinate technical activities between internal teams and external vendors, ensuring alignment on integration requirements and deliverables.
• System Architecture: Collaborate with solution architects to define the integration architecture and design, ensuring compatibility across all systems.
• Data Management: Oversee data migration processes, including data extraction, transformation, and loading (ETL) activities, ensuring data integrity and quality.
• Issue Resolution: Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve program-related issues during implementation and post-go-live support.
• Documentation: Maintain comprehensive documentation of program processes, workflows, and configurations for future reference and audits.
• Risk Management: Identify potential risks and issues related to program activities and prepare and implement necessary mitigation actions and/or alternative scenarios.

*To succeed in this role, you'll need a positive attitude and the following:*

• Master's degree in engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field.
• At least 10 years of experience with the Kinaxis platform, covering both technical roles and end-to-end management.
• Strong understanding of the Kinaxis processes in the context of a global IT landscape formed by other global applications, such as—for instance— SAP S/4 (ERP), Salesforce (CRM), Snowflake (DWH), and integration technologies (e.g., middleware).
• Proven experience in managing technical teams and coordinating cross-functional IT activities.
• Excellent critical thinking skills and the ability to navigate complex technical challenges.
• Effective communication skills, with the ability to articulate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Preferred Skills

• Kinaxis certifications in relevant modules.
• Experience with cloud-based integrations and APIs.
• Familiarity with agile project management methodologies.
• Ability to guide a team of technical professionals in a complex organization.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for both technical and non-technical audiences, ranging from business users to Program Sponsors.
• Determination and proactivity, with the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated ability to work in multicultural and diverse environments.
• Excellent interpersonal and collaborative skills.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities, ambiguity, and a rapidly changing environment.
• Structured and detail-oriented, with strong analytical and investigation skills.
• Eager to learn and continuously develop personal and technical capabilities.
• Ability to build knowledge and expertise within the team, acting as a role model.
• Ability to work under pressure.

At Fluidra, we are committed to both the professional and personal development of our employees. Thanks to our highly qualified team of experts we are able to fulfill our main mission: To create the perfect Pool and Wellness experience responsibly.