ERP Implementation Lead & IT Strategy Manager

Kaman Corporation; Long Beach, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 127,000 - 168,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability coverage

Life insurance

Retirement matching

Employee assistance plan

Job summary

Rubbercraft is seeking an IT Manager to lead the Epicor ERP implementation and act as a strategic technology partner across the business. The role will focus on delivering a successful ERP deployment and then assume ownership of ongoing IT operations, Epicor administration, BI, reporting, and continuous process improvement.

This high-visibility leadership role works with executive leadership to modernize systems, improve efficiency, and deliver data-driven insights across Manufacturing, Finance,

Qualifications

• 7+ years of ERP implementation and/or ERP administration experience.
• 3+ years leading enterprise software implementation projects.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing business processes.
• Excellent project management, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end implementation of Epicor ERP across the organization.
• Develop and manage the project roadmap, timeline, budget, and implementation resources.
• Coordinate internal stakeholders, consultants, and Epicor implementation partners.
• Manage testing, data migration, cutover planning, go-live activities, and post-implementation stabilization.
• Identify and mitigate project risks while ensuring successful delivery.
• Lead change management, user training, and adoption initiatives.
• Drive business process improvements across Manufacturing, Finance, Supply Chain, Engineering, Sales, Customer Service, and Quality.
• Serve as the primary administrator for the Epicor ERP system following implementation.
• Manage day-to-day IT operations, infrastructure, vendor relationships, and technology support.
• Develop and execute an IT strategy aligned with business objectives.
• Lead ongoing ERP enhancements, system optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop executive dashboards and KPIs that provide meaningful business insights.
• Create and maintain business intelligence solutions utilizing Epicor BAQs, SQL, SSRS, Power BI, REST APIs, Microsoft 365, and Azure.
• Develop self-service reporting capabilities for business users.
• Automate recurring operational and financial reports.
• Support manufacturing, inventory, quality, supplier, customer, and financial reporting.
• Ensure enterprise data integrity and reporting accuracy.

Skills

ERP implementation

ERP administration

Project management

Stakeholder management

SQL Server

Power BI

Epicor BAQs

BPMs

SSRS

REST APIs

Azure

CUI compliance

NIST SP 800-171

CMMC

PMP

ITIL

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Business, Engineering, Project Management

Tools

Epicor ERP

SQL Server

Power BI

Azure

Microsoft 365

Job description

Rubbercraft is seeking an IT Manager to lead the Epicor ERP implementation and act as a strategic technology partner across the business. The role will focus on delivering a successful ERP deployment and then assume ownership of ongoing IT operations, Epicor administration, BI, reporting, and continuous process improvement.

This high-visibility leadership role works with executive leadership to modernize systems, improve efficiency, and deliver data-driven insights across Manufacturing, Finance,