ERP Project Manager
Location: Remote
Travel: Approximately 20%
Compensation: $100,000–$130,000 base, depending on experience
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced ERP Project Manager to lead ERP implementation projects from planning through go-live. This is a true project management role for someone who understands structured project methodology, project controls, stakeholder management, and the tools and processes required to deliver complex implementations successfully.
The ideal candidate will have experience managing ERP implementation projects , preferably within a manufacturing environment. Experience with Epicor is not required; candidates with backgrounds in NetSuite, Acumatica, Sage, Microsoft Dynamics, SAP, or other ERP platforms are encouraged to apply.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage ERP implementation projects from kickoff through successful go-live.
- Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, budgets, milestones, and deliverables.
- Manage project scope, risks, issues, dependencies, and change requests.
- Lead project meetings and communicate effectively with clients, consultants, and internal stakeholders.
- Track project progress and proactively address potential delays or roadblocks.
- Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and according to agreed-upon requirements.
- Apply structured project management methodologies and best practices.
- Coordinate cross-functional implementation teams and third-party resources.
- Provide clear project status updates to leadership and stakeholders.
- Support ERP implementation activities and understand the business processes being addressed.
Qualifications
- 3+ years of formal Project Management experience, preferably within ERP or software implementations.
- PMP certification or equivalent formal PM training strongly preferred.
- Demonstrated understanding of structured project management methodologies, terminology, and tools.
- Experience managing ERP implementations or other complex software implementations.
- Manufacturing experience***
- Experience with an ERP such as NetSuite, Acumatica, Sage, Microsoft Dynamics, SAP, Oracle, or Epicor ****
- Strong communication, organization, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and competing priorities.
- Comfortable working in a remote environment.
- Willingness to travel approximately 20%.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is not someone who has simply managed projects as part of another role . We are looking for a career Project Manager who can confidently speak to project methodology, planning, risk management, scope, scheduling, stakeholder communication, and project controls.
Someone who can step into an ERP implementation environment and require minimal ramp-up will be especially successful in this role.
