Project Manager - ERP Migration - Manufacturing / Supply Chain

Project Manager - ERP Migration - Manufacturing / Supply Chain

Posted 1 week ago by 1755853197

Negotiable
Outside
Remote
USA

Summary: The role of Project Manager for ERP Migration focuses on overseeing the implementation and migration of ERP systems, specifically within manufacturing operations. The position requires managing the entire project lifecycle to ensure alignment with business objectives and process optimization. The candidate will also be responsible for stakeholder engagement and may require occasional travel to Lake Forest. This is a contract position with a duration of 6-12 months.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage the ERP migration project, preferably SAP, within manufacturing operations.
  • Oversee the entire project lifecycle, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
  • Engage with stakeholders at all levels to facilitate communication and project success.
  • Ensure processes are streamlined and efficiency is optimized throughout the manufacturing value chain.
  • Travel to Lake Forest for on-site meetings as needed (5%-10% travel).

Key Skills:

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
  • Minimum of 5 years of project management experience with ERP implementations in manufacturing.
  • Strong understanding of manufacturing ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics).
  • Proficiency in project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall) and tools (Microsoft Project, Jira).
  • Experience with data migration, integration, and business process re-engineering.
  • Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
  • Analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
  • Experience with change management.
  • PMP certification preferred.

Salary (Rate): £112.50 hourly

City: undetermined

Country: USA

Working Arrangements: remote

IR35 Status: outside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other

Detailed Description From Employer:

NO SPONSORSHIP

CONTRACT PROJECT MANAGER ERP MIGRATION

SALARY: OUR PRICE: $125.00 - $150.00/hour - C2C

LOCATION: REMOTE

DURATION: 6-12 MONTHS

Looking for a Project Manager out of a manufacturing / Supply Chain enterprise company. You manage the ERP Migration (preferrably SAP) You will oversee SAFA. You will travel to Lake Forest on location 5%-10%

The ERP Project Manager specializing in manufacturing will play a critical role in overseeing the successful implementation and migration of ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) systems within the company's manufacturing operations. This individual will be responsible for managing the entire project lifecycle, ensuring the ERP solution aligns with business objectives, streamlines processes, and optimizes efficiency throughout the manufacturing value chain

Qualification:

  • A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and a minimum of 5 years of project management experience with ERP implementations in manufacturing are typically required. A proven history of managing complex ERP projects is also expected.
  • Technical Skills: Strong understanding of manufacturing ERP systems (like SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics) is important. Proficiency in project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall) and tools (Microsoft Project, Jira) is often necessary. Experience with data migration, integration, and business process re-engineering in manufacturing environments is also valuable.
  • Soft Skills: Key soft skills include strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal abilities for engaging stakeholders at all levels. Analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills are crucial. The ability to work well in a team and manage multiple priorities is also important. Experience with change management is beneficial. A PMP certification is often preferred.