Assistant Manager - ERP (Netsuite)

Kaabil; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent technology solutions provider in Bangalore seeks an ERP Manager to bridge technology and business needs. Key responsibilities include managing IT application development, ensuring alignment of ERP initiatives, and overseeing project delivery. The ideal candidate will have 1-2 years of experience with ERP systems, strong project management skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with business and IT teams. Join our team to make impactful changes in the organization and enhance functional effectiveness.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in strategic planning or business development.
• Strong business acumen and ability to introduce new technologies.
• Demonstrated exposure to established ERP/CRM systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of project management and reporting against plans.
• Conduct business needs analysis and develop solution roadmaps.
• Act as the primary liaison for the assigned function to ensure effective project delivery.

Skills

Project management

ERP/CRM systems

Business analysis

Technical proficiency

Relationship management

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Job description

Role Overview: This role will bridge the gap between technology and business needs for a particular function, serving as the interface for managing IT application development, testing, deployment, and support to end-users. Enabling the alignment of ERP initiatives with business objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

Business Delivery for a function:

• Oversee all aspects of project management, including planning, organizing, implementing solutions, and reporting against plans weekly/monthly
• Working along with Senior Manager – ERP to ensure ERP changes required by the function are prioritised and delieverd
• Serve as the interface with assigned business units or functional areas to facilitate solution discovery, and manage service delivery, risk, and relationships.
• Partner with business leadership and stakeholders to define opportunities, prioritize IT projects/workstreams, and ensure alignment with functional needs.
• Provide consulting-level support and guidance through key IT initiatives, leveraging technology to build competitive advantage and enhance efficiency and effectiveness within the assigned function (Demand/Supply/S&OP/Finance)

Process Excellence:

• Conduct business needs analysis and collaborate on mapping technical specifications to develop and implement function need-based solution roadmaps, ensuring successful introductions across the organization and with customers for the function.
• Coordinate the development of robust contingency, risk management, and business continuity plans, overseeing existing solution/platform utilization, impact, benefit, and resolution of day-to-day operational issues
• Drive continuous improvement in IT operations, security, and system performance by proposing, negotiating, and managing IT budgets in accordance with internal procedures to ensure best value and quality

Technology Expertise:

• Understand functionality, oversee configuration, implementation and maintain expertise on specific technologies supporting processes.
• Demonstrate capability to integrate multiple technologies to build business solutions
• Partner with architecture and operations teams to ensure solution compatibility with company standards
• Collaborate with end-users and tech partners to map and deliver a wide range of reporting formats and automated upload tools
• Conduct awareness‑building programs for new hires, employees to facilitate knowledge enhancement and improved functional effectiveness towards ongoing and new tools and applications.

Relationship Management:

• Act as the primary liaison for the assigned function to other functional areas, including business units, IT, and external vendors, ensuring effective project delivery to realize business benefits and efficient IT support for ongoing business processes
• Facilitate regular meetings and consultations with stakeholders to gather feedback, address concerns, and drive consensus on project priorities and requirements
• Serve as a trusted advisor to business units, IT teams, and customers, providing guidance and support for their needs, anticipating potential issues or conflicts and implementing strategies to mitigate risks and maintain positive relationship

Desired Profile:

• Demonstrated exposure to established ERP/CRM systems, preferably with experience in leading or participating in ERP implementations
• Solid understanding of ERP concepts and their benefits to businesses
• Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in working with the teams involved in strategic planning, business development, or client management across diverse business units
• Proficient in handling a large user base, ranging from approximately 50 to 300 users
• Technical proficiency coupled with analytical orientation to effectively address complex business challenges
• Ability to effectively manage project delivery through partners and prioritize projects in alignment with senior stakeholders to deliver business value
• Strong business acumen enabling the identification of relevant solutions and the ability to introduce new technologies
• Capability to inspire confidence among business users and maintain positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Proven strategic thinking and planning skills, coupled with a track record of operational execution excellence