Senior IT Program Manager (Epicor Kinetic ERP)
Contract | Remote + Travel | $95–105/hr (1099)
Confidential Client – Manufacturing & Distribution Industry
Are you a seasoned Program Manager who thrives in large-scale ERP environments and knows how to drive transformational change? Our client, an established, fast-growing leader in the manufacturing and distribution space, is undergoing a major Epicor Kinetic ERP program spanning multiple locations nationwide. They are seeking a Senior IT Program Managerwho can take the reins, bring strategic clarity, and guide this enterprise program through successful delivery.
If you excel in complex environments, love leading cross-functional teams, and know Epicor Kinetic inside and out, this is the kind of high-impact role that defines careers.
What You’ll Do
In this senior leadership role, you will oversee a high-visibility Epicor Kinetic ERP program and partner closely with business and IT leadership to ensure alignment with enterprise goals. Key responsibilities include:
Program Leadership & Strategy
- Lead the end-to-end Epicor Kinetic ERP program, ensuring successful delivery and long-term adoption.
- Drive strategic planning, roadmap development, and prioritization with executive stakeholders.
- Provide expert guidance across project scoping, estimating, release planning, and backlog prioritization.
Agile Excellence & Team Leadership
- Lead and optimize Scrum ceremonies and Agile practices across multiple teams.
- Mentor project managers and delivery team members, fostering a high-performance culture.
- Champion best practices, continuous improvement, and innovation across program operations.
Execution, Risk & Stakeholder Management
- Communicate program status, risks, and milestones to senior leadership with clarity and precision.
- Manage complex project financials, forecasts, and timelines.
- Navigate organizational challenges while keeping the program on track and stakeholders aligned.
- Oversee vendor relationships, negotiate contract requirements, and ensure all parties remain aligned with business goals.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner with production, engineering, finance, and operations leaders to determine program needs and ensure seamless implementation.
- Facilitate steering committee and executive sponsor meetings; create detailed status reports and actionable recommendations.
What We’re Looking For
Required Qualifications
- 8+ years of experience in program/project management, including complex, enterprise-level initiatives.
- Proven track record leading Epicor Kinetic ERP implementations (cloud or hybrid), preferably within manufacturing/distribution.
- Deep knowledge of Agile frameworks, team leadership, and multi-workstream delivery.
- Strong experience with Azure DevOps, Jira, or similar enterprise Agile tools.
- Exceptional communication, leadership, analytical, and stakeholder management skills.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field.
Nice-to-Have Skills
- Project management certifications (PMP, PMI-ACP, CSM, SAFe, etc.).
- Experience managing organizational change and driving enterprise-level process improvement.
- Strong financial acumen: budgeting, forecasting, cost management.
- Experience working with geographically distributed teams.
Why Work With Our Client?
This is an opportunity to join a highly respected organization with:
- A national footprint and ongoing investment in cutting-edge systems
- Strong executive sponsorship and a PMO committed to excellence
- An enterprise-wide ERP transformation where your leadership will have immediate, visible impact
- A collaborative culture that values innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement
You will step into a high-priority initiative with full support, meaningful influence, and the ability to shape the future of technology operations across the business.
Travel Requirements
This is primarily a remote role; however, travel is required as needed to key sites across the U.S. (HQ, implementation locations, and project-critical meetings).
