ERP Project Manager

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (such as Business Administration, Information Technology, or Project Management).
• Strong project management skills, including planning, execution, and risk management.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Familiarity with ERP systems and their integration into organizational processes.
• Must have played a Project Management role on at least 2 ERP Projects
• Must understand the ERP Life Cycle (key project phases, tasks, activities and deliverables per phase)
• Must have good leadership/people and communication skills.
• Should also be someone who is quite resolute i.e. can hold people to account, manage Vendors, make the tough calls, deliver the bad news when necessary, etc
• Must have experience with cloud based ERP software (new technology)

• Create and maintain a comprehensive project plan that outlines the project's scope, schedule, budget, and resource requirements.
• Establish a project team, define roles and responsibilities, and develop a communication plan.
• Monitor progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies to keep the project on track.
• Work closely with stakeholders, including the executive team, department managers, IT personnel, and end-users.
• Ensure the ERP system aligns with the organization's requirements and objectives.
• Maintain relationships with stakeholders, communicate project updates, and manage expectations.
• Establish a project budget, track costs, and report on budget variances.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify cost-saving opportunities and develop effective contingency plans.
• Identify project risks and develop contingency plans to mitigate them.
• Proactively assess risks and work with stakeholders to create a risk management plan.