Director Enterprise Resources Planning

Cobalt Search Ltd; New York (NY); On-site; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary + annual bonus

Healthcare

401(k)

Job summary

A major publicly listed aviation business with operations in North America and Europe seeks a Director, ERP to own the Quantum Control ERP platform, lead an international team, and drive improvements in data integrity and processes. This role offers strategic influence, including shaping the technology roadmap and potentially leading an early ERP replacement.

Location options include New York or Montreal (Miami considered); primarily onsite with travel.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of enterprise ERP experience across multiple platforms (SAP, Oracle, MS Dynamics, NetSuite or Quantum Control).
• 3+ years of people management, ideally leading distributed teams across locations.
• Experience in complex manufacturing or supply chain environments; aviation/MRO beneficial but not required.

Responsibilities

• Own the global Quantum Control ERP platform strategy, roadmap and continuous improvements.
• Lead, coach and develop an international ERP team across locations.
• Improve data integrity and standardise processes across facilities; drive integrations with other systems.
• Partner with senior leadership to prioritise improvements and support potential ERP replacement initiatives.

Skills

ERP leadership

People management

Strategic thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Microsoft Dynamics

NetSuite

Quantum Control

Job description

Ready to shape the future of ERP technology in a multibillion dollar global business?

Want the freedom to challenge the status quo, lead major transformation & make a lasting impact across international operations?

Our client is a major publicly listed aviation business with operations across North America and Europe. Combining the scale and resources of a global organisation with the pace, autonomy and entrepreneurial spirit of a much smaller company, the business is investing in technology, innovation and operational excellence to support its continued growth.

We’re seeking a Director, ERP to take global ownership of the Quantum Control ERP platform, lead an international team and drive improvements in systems, data integrity and operational processes. This newly created Director, ERP position offers significant strategic influence, including the opportunity to shape the technology roadmap and potentially lead the early stages of a major ERP replacement.

What’s in it for you

• $200,000 to $250,000 base salary plus 10% to 15% discretionary annual bonus, healthcare & 401(k) contributions
• A newly created Director, ERP role with genuine autonomy, global responsibility & direct access to senior leadership
• Opportunity to shape the ERP strategy, introduce new technologies & influence a potential global system replacement
• Join a growing, entrepreneurial business where decisions are made quickly, innovation is encouraged & your contribution will have a lasting impact
• Lead & develop an international team of 6 to 8 ERP professionals, with potential for further growth

You’ll be responsible for

• Owning the global Quantum Control ERP platform, defining its strategy, roadmap, priorities & ongoing improvement
• Leading, coaching & developing a geographically distributed ERP team across multiple international locations
• Improving data integrity, standardising processes & ensuring consistency across manufacturing and repair facilities
• Driving ERP integrations with production planning, maintenance, quality, finance & other operational systems
• Partnering with senior leadership to prioritise improvements, deliver business value & potentially lead the early stages of a future ERP replacement

You’ll need

• 7+ years of enterprise ERP experience, including SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, NetSuite or Quantum Control
• 3+ years of people management experience, ideally leading teams across multiple locations
• Strong experience in complex manufacturing or supply chain environments, with aviation or MRO experience beneficial but not essential
• Proven ability to lead ERP improvements, integrations, process standardisation & technology transformation, with strong understanding of ERP data structures and workflows
• A proactive, commercially minded leadership style, with the confidence to challenge existing processes, make decisions & take ownership of results

Location

New York or Montreal preferred, with Miami also considered. Primarily onsite, typically 5 days per week, with international travel to operational facilities. Initial travel may be required every 2 to 3 weeks, reducing as relationships and processes become established.

Our client is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from all qualified individuals. All candidates will be considered without regard to race, gender, age, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. Every application will be reviewed by a real person and responded to.