Job Description
Key Responsibilities:
- Possess knowledge of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
- Gather requirements to understand the business environment, processes, workflows, and functional needs.
- Understand DHL data models to generate reporting, analytics, web, and other IT solutions based on business needs.
- Thoroughly understand the business needs the product is designed to meet and use this understanding to guide testing.
- Execute quality control tests to validate deliverables and ensure they meet documented requirements.
- Document product content and specifications using internal tools.
- Collaborate with team members to ensure product and process quality.
- Provide consultation on formulating and defining scope of work and objectives to formalize technical project plans based on user needs, system requirements, and best practices.
- Engage with various stakeholders, including Business Owners, Product Owners, Infrastructure Teams, Support Teams, and Testing Teams.
- Interact with the team, customers, operations, and management using strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ensure deliverables are high quality, meet documented requirements, and are completed on or ahead of schedule.
- Manage the change and release process to production.
- Operate effectively in a high-change environment.
- Meet aggressive deadlines and provide quick turnarounds.
- Ability to work and move forward independently with limited oversight from management.
- Manage relationships with vendors to ensure timely delivery of services.
- Build strong, trusting cross-functional relationships with DHL Group Managers.
- Chase owners or actions, escalate when required, and push back in a professional, documented manner.
- “Can-do” attitude to document solutions and decisions for stakeholders to review and confirm.
- Make informed decisions to drive project success, resolve conflicts, and ensure project objectives are met.
- Manage projects in a matrix organization.
- Ability to consistently manage demanding internal and external senior stakeholders.
Required Skills and Abilities:
- Educational Background:
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, or a related field (preferred).
- Project Management certification is an added advantage.
- Technical Expertise:
- Proficient in relational database design and management techniques.
- Strong ability to execute complex SQL queries for reporting purposes.
- Knowledge of data analytics and reporting tools.
- Familiarity with customer integrations, including EDI and API.
- Understanding of information processing principles and practices.
- Strong knowledge of system and software quality assurance best practices and methodologies.
- Domain Knowledge:
- Knowledge of Logistics and Supply Chain; experience in these fields is preferred.
- Soft Skills and Communication:
- Excellent oral, interpersonal, and written communication skills.
- Strong customer-facing skills with the ability to communicate technical concepts in user-friendly language.
- Exceptional writing and documentation abilities.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively interact with stakeholders.
- Problem-Solving and Decision-Making:
- Excellent decision-making abilities and problem-solving skills.
- Highly self-motivated and detail-oriented, with the ability to prioritize and execute tasks in high-pressure environments.
- Research and Learning:
- Able to conduct research into application issues, emerging technologies, trends, standards, and products as needed.
- Project Management and Organization:
- Ability to manage small to medium-sized projects.
- Proficient in Microsoft Teams, PowerPoint, Project, and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Analytical and Interpersonal Skills: