Job Description

ERP Project Manager

We are seeking an ERP Project Manager to manage the day-to-day execution of a large-scale ERP implementation centered on Microsoft Dynamics. This role is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing complex ERP workstreams across multiple implementation phases, with responsibility for schedules, dependencies, and execution outcomes.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on delivery leader with a strong track record of managing ERP implementations at a detailed level. This individual will work closely with business stakeholders, implementation partners, and technical teams to ensure work is sequenced correctly, issues are resolved quickly, and deliverables are completed to a high standard. Success in this role requires comfort operating in the details while maintaining sufficient enterprise context to anticipate downstream impacts and support phased rollout execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day delivery of ERP implementation phases, from detailed planning through go-live and stabilization
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, work breakdown structures, and task-level tracking
• Drive day-to-day execution across functional and technical ERP workstreams, including configuration, integrations, reporting, testing, training, data migration coordination, and cutover
• Work directly with business and technical SMEs to clarify requirements, resolve open items, and drive timely decisions
• Run day-to-day project cadence: standups, working sessions, issue resolution meetings, and status reviews
• Actively manage risks, issues, dependencies, and scope changes, ensuring timely resolution and appropriate escalation to program leadership when required
• Ensure deliverables are complete, accurate, and ready for downstream activities
• Maintain a consolidated view of milestones, critical path items, and downstream impacts across current and future phases
• Coordinate sequencing and dependencies across multiple rollout phases and divisions to support a phased implementation approach
• Help establish repeatable implementation standards, templates, and lessons learned to improve subsequent phases
• Support executive and steering committee updates with concise, fact-based reporting on progress, risks, and upcoming decisions

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a hands-on ERP Project Manager
• Demonstrated success managing complex ERP implementations or consolidations, with direct responsibility for execution and delivery management
• Strong experience building and managing detailed project plans and driving task-level accountability
• Proven ability to work effectively with:
• Systems integrators and vendors
• Internal IT teams
• Business stakeholders
• Comfortable operating in ambiguity and resolving issues through direct engagement
• Excellent communication and organizational skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics
• Experience in manufacturing, distribution, or multi-entity environments
• Prior involvement in phased or multi-division ERP rollouts
• PMP or similar certification

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