Freelance Project Manager - ERP (Client Hire)

Flexing It®; India; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Flexing It® is seeking a Freelance Project Manager to assist in ERP project deployment. The role involves governing project standards, managing resources, and leading multicultural teams to ensure project success. Ideal candidates will need strong project management experience, particularly with SAP or ERP migrations.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in Project Management and/or PMO roles.
• Strong background in schedule, resource, and financial forecasting.
• Prior experience managing SAP or ERP migration projects.

Responsibilities

• Ensure adherence to the UNIFY deployment methodology.
• Organize and facilitate project governance structures.
• Develop and maintain project schedules and RACI matrices.

Skills

Project management

Leadership abilities

Change management

Budget planning

Resource planning

Active listening

Negotiation

Decision-making

Communication skills

Collaboration

Job description

Freelance Project Manager - ERP (Client Hire)

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Flexing It is a freelance consulting marketplace that connects freelancers and independent consultants with organisations seeking independent talent.

Flexing It has partnered with Our client, a leading global specialist in energy management and automation, is seeking a Project Manager (PMO) to support and drive the deployment of ERP initiatives aligned with the UNIFY methodology standards. The candidate will act as a key partner in project governance, planning, execution, and quality management while ensuring alignment with global and local project standards. This role will require strong coordination with global and local teams and the ability to operate effectively in a multicultural and international environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Ensure adherence to the UNIFY deployment methodology and educate project teams on standards and processes.

Support execution and localization of project procedures and templates.

Provide guidance and support to project team members on tools and standards (Jira, MS Teams, iProject, IDHall, etc.).

Implement quality processes and conduct regular quality checks in coordination with the Global PMO team.

Oversee onboarding and offboarding of project team members with regard to methodology.

Governance & Reporting

Organize and facilitate project governance structures and gate review processes.

Prepare and maintain dashboards and KPIs as per the Program PMO framework.

Support the Project Manager in preparing for phase kick-off meetings and publishing meeting minutes and governance reports.

Issue, Risk, and Gap Management

Track and escalate project issues and risks, supporting the Project Manager with resolution planning.

Monitor Business Transformation (BT) gaps and support the closure of transformation activities.

Ensure issues are managed appropriately within the project team hierarchy.

Project Planning & Role Definition

Develop and maintain macro and detailed project schedules in collaboration with leadership.

Define and localize RACI matrices and roles & responsibilities across the project team.

Ensure awareness and clarity of activities, interdependencies, and meeting commitments across stakeholders.

Resource & Budget Management

Support resource and financial planning in collaboration with Finance & Controlling.

Track actuals and maintain rolling forecasts (monthly and quarterly).

Identify resource gaps and support closure planning.

Progress Monitoring & Reporting

Maintain up-to-date schedules, track progress, and report deviations.

Publish weekly progress reports and dashboards.

Proactively identify schedule risks and drive corrective actions.

Tool & Administrative Support

Ensure the project team is trained and supported in using program tools.

Act as the primary point of contact for tool access and support.

Skills Required

Working knowledge of ERP solutions (preferably SAP)

Proven project management and leadership abilities

Experience in change management initiatives

Competence in budget and resource planning

Other Useful Skills:

Proficiency in English (written and spoken)

Experience with knowledge transfer practices (e.g., Communities of Practice)

Familiarity with change management frameworks and execution

Active listening, negotiation, and decision-making

Strong communication and teaching skills

Results-oriented with a focus on achievement

Ability to collaborate in international, multicultural environments

Professional Experience

Extensive experience in Project Management and/or PMO roles

Strong background in schedule, resource, and financial forecasting

Prior experience managing SAP or ERP migration projects

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Project Management

• Industries

  Business Consulting and Services

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