Senior Project Manager, ERP- CONTRACT

ROSS; Montreal; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative consulting firm is seeking a Senior Project Manager for an ERP project. This role requires a seasoned professional with over 10 years of project management experience, particularly in ERP implementations like SAP. The ideal candidate will possess a strong technology background, excellent communication skills, and the ability to navigate complex organizational structures. This is a unique opportunity to work within a dynamic environment that values customization and client satisfaction. If you thrive in a challenging atmosphere and have a passion for leading projects to success, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of project management experience with ERP expertise.
• Strong technology background and financial services understanding.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage an ERP project within a large program initiative.
• Influence decision-makers and liaise with subject matter experts.

Skills

Project Management

ERP Implementation (SAP, Touchpoint)

Communication Skills

Negotiation Skills

Business Model Understanding

Application Development

French Language

Education

PM Certifications (e.g., PMP)

Job description

Our client is a boutique consulting firm of top-notch Financial Services technology professionals. They have expert knowledge in the Capital Markets, Wealth & Investment Management, and Retail Banking sectors, offering their clients a winning combination of business and technical expertise. Their hands-on approach combines the rigor of business-driven frameworks and methodologies with the flexibility of a senior team, giving clients a superior level of customization. They have engaged ROSS (www.getROSS.com) to search for a Senior Project Manager, ERP - CONTRACT.

ROSS is a team of People Specialists helping companies align their People Strategy with their business growth. We provide remote or onsite HR and Recruitment solutions such as Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO), complimented by leading edge open-source HRIS software.

The Senior Project Manager, ERP will be responsible for leading and managing an ERP project within a large program initiative.

You Will:

1. Be adept at planning, directing and motivating a project team.
2. Play a pivotal role in influencing decision-makers and peers.
3. Liaise with multiple subject matter experts from both the business and IT sides.
4. Have the commensurate people-skills, savvy and panache to navigate and manoeuvre across departments and colleagues, both vertically and horizontally, within the organization.

Requirements:

1. 10+ years project management experience including ERP (i.e. SAP, Touchpoint) implementation expertise.
2. Strong technology background including application and/or infrastructure.
3. Wide understanding of financial services, a retail banking background is highly preferred.
4. Solid application development/ delivery experience.
5. High-level conceptual thinking and a solid understanding of business models, especially functional or process models.
6. Excellent communication, presentation and negotiation skills, especially with senior management.
7. Ability to work independently to accomplish tasks assigned.
8. Experience following standard PM structured methodologies and frameworks, PM certifications (i.e. PMP, etc) are preferred.
9. Ability to speak French is a strong asset.

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