Sr. ERP Project Manager

Flynn Group of Companies; Eastern Ontario; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Sr. ERP Project Manager, where your expertise will drive the successful implementation and improvement of ERP systems. In this pivotal role, you will lead project lifecycles, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and ensure that projects are delivered on time and within budget. This innovative firm values professional development and offers a supportive environment with comprehensive benefits. If you are passionate about technology and project management, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in the organization.

Benefits

Funded training and development program

Subsidized in-house cafeteria

Gym access

Dental and supplemental medical plan

RRSP contributions

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Free parking

EV Charging facility

Family Events

Retailer Discounts

Qualifications

• 8+ years in IT Project Management with ERP focus.
• Strong knowledge of ERP applications and SaaS/Cloud technologies.
• Proficient in project management tools like Jira and Confluence.

Responsibilities

• Lead ERP project lifecycles, ensuring timely and budget-friendly completion.
• Manage project documentation and resource allocation effectively.
• Oversee data migration and ensure data integrity throughout the project.

Skills

IT Project Management

ERP Implementation

Vendor Management

Change Management

Business Process Transformation

Agile Methodologies

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

University Degree in Business or IT

Project Management Certification (PMP, Prince 2)

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Microsoft Project

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

At Flynn, it's not just a job, it's a career

Flynn Group of Companies, North America’s leading building envelope contractor is looking for a Sr. ERP Project Manager to work at our Mississauga location.

The Sr. ERP Project Manager is responsible to lead and oversee the successful implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of ERP systems within our organization. The ideal candidate will manage ERP project lifecycles, ensuring they are completed on time, within scope, and on budget while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

This position will be part of Flynn’s IT department and reporting to the Director, Applications.

What we offer:

1. Funded training and development program
2. Subsidized in-house cafeteria and gym
3. Dental and supplemental medical plan
4. RRSP contributions
5. Employee and Family Assistance Program
6. Free parking and EV Charging facility
7. Family Events and Flynn Fest
8. Sports Sponsorship Program
9. Rogers Preferred Program
10. Perkopolis Retailer Discounts

Responsibilities:

1. Develop comprehensive project plans, define scope, objectives, deliverables, and timelines. Create work breakdown structures (WBS) and plan resource allocations. Plan and co-ordinate all test phases and go-live cut over activities.
2. Work closely with the vendor project managers and project teams to successfully build, develop, test, and deploy a new ERP solution.
3. Manage and update project documentation in Jira boards, manage decision logs, issue logs, risk registers via Confluence and other IT tools. Prepare project status reports, presentations, and documentation as required.
4. Provide oversight to project resources and allocate resources efficiently. Liaison with resource managers to obtain resource allocation approvals. Monitor resource utilization and manage adjustments as needed to optimize project performance.
5. Oversee data migration process, ensuring data integrity, accuracy, and security. Prepare data migration plans and align them with respective ERP test phases.
6. Effectively communicate with stakeholders and subject matter experts to align project objectives with organizational goals. Manage expectations and provide weekly updates. Ensure clear and timely communication among team members and relevant parties.
7. Identify project risks, develop mitigation strategies and implement contingency plans. Proactively address issues that may impact project. Facilitate discussions on core decisions, issues and risks.
8. Ensure deliverables meet quality standards and adhere to project specifications. Conduct regular quality reviews and implement corrective actions as needed to maintain project quality.
9. Monitor and report budgets, track costs, burn down chart and variances throughout the project lifecycle. Ensure projects are delivered within budget constraints and justify any deviations. Prepare earned value metrics to measure project performance and progress.
10. Manage changes to scope, schedule, or resources, assessing the impact on objectives and stakeholders. Leverage change control processes to document and track changes effectively.
11. Provide post implementation support to address issues and ensure system stability. Lead closure activities, including formal acceptance of deliverables, handover to business operational teams, and post-project evaluation. Capture lessons learned for future projects.

What we are Seeking:

1. University Degree in Business, Information Technology, related major or equivalent combination of education and experience. Certification in Project Management (PMP, Prince 2) and Change management (CCMP, CM2) would be an asset.
2. 8+ years' experience in IT Project Management, including 5 years in directly managing ERP Project such as Dynamics 365, JD Edwards, Infor LN with implementation in General Contracting, Manufacturing industries or similar industries. Implementation experience in Finance systems is a significant asset.
3. Strong knowledge of ERP applications in procurement, manufacturing, warehouse management, finance, corporate performance management, BI and data analytics.
4. Experience with SaaS/Cloud technologies and integrations with multiple systems is essential.
5. Proven track record of successfully managing vendor selection during RFP process, end-to-end implementation of large-scale multi-year ERP project. Proven ability to coordinate effectively with external system integrators, software providers, and consultants throughout an ERP project lifecycle.
6. Experience with the software development lifecycle, including planning, executing, and closing projects using Waterfall and Agile methodologies. Skilled in managing scope, budget, schedule, and stakeholder communications.
7. Strong knowledge of business process transformation: Understanding end-to-end organizational processes and the impact of ERP systems on workflows, reporting, and cross-functional collaboration.
8. Highly skilled in developing and executing change management plans, including communication strategies, training programs, and support mechanisms during large ERP implementations.
9. Ability to provide project management level oversight to other project resources and functional delivery leads, supporting day-to-day project deliverables coordination at an overall level and a big picture perspective.
10. Excellent organizational and time management skills, with a keen attention to detail.
11. Proficiency in project management tools and software (e.g., Jira, Microsoft Project, Planview PPM Pro), Confluence, SharePoint, Excel and PowerPoint.
12. Ability to challenge the status quo, exhibit a mindset of creativity, determination and an energetic drive to succeed.

Language Requirements:

Candidates should be proficient in English (oral, written, and comprehension). French would be an asset.

Flynn Group of Companies is the leading trade contractor in North America that works on virtually every aspect of a building’s outer layer, including Roofing, Glazing, Waterproofing, and Architectural Metals. The foundation of our award winning success is having the right people on our team.

We are also highly active and committed to creating an environment which is accessible to all of our customers, employees and applicants. Reasonable accommodations in the hiring process will be provided to people with disabilities upon request.