ERP Program Director

STAHLS'

Detroit (MI)

Hybrid

USD 140,000 - 190,000

Full time

40 hours ago

Be an early applicant

Get more replies from employers

Send a job-specific resume in minutes.

Job summary

GroupeSTAHL is a leading international manufacturer, distributor and direct supplier in the field of custom textile printing, hiring for an ERP Program Director. The role leads strategic ERP governance, optimization, and rollout across Dynamics GP, Dynamics 365 BC, and Finance & Supply Chain Management, aligning technology with business objectives.

You will collaborate with IT and senior leaders in Finance, HR, Operations, and Supply Chain to enable scalable, integrated processes, oversee budget

Qualifications

8–10+ years of ERP management experience, including at least 3 years in a leadership role.
Proven experience leading ERP system selection and large-scale implementations.
Hands-on experience with Microsoft Dynamics Finance and Supply Chain Management.

Responsibilities

Define and drive the enterprise ERP strategy and multi-year roadmap aligned with organizational goals.
Lead ERP system selection, including business case development, vendor evaluation, and executive alignment.
Oversee full lifecycle ERP implementations, including design, configuration, testing, deployment, and post-go-live optimization.
Drive business process transformation by leveraging ERP capabilities to improve efficiency, data integrity, and scalability.
Coordinate cross-functional stakeholders to ensure ERP systems support business processes.

Skills

ERP management

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Stakeholder communication

DBA oversight

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems or related field

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics Finance

Microsoft Dynamics Business Central

Microsoft Dynamics Supply Chain Management

Job description

PLEASE NOTE*: This is a hybrid position that will need to report in to either our St. Clair Shores, MI facility or Mentor, OH facility. The company is not accommodating relocation at this time.

Why join GroupeSTAHL?

We value work/life balance.
As a family-owned business, we know our work family is just one aspect of life. We offer flexibility in the workplace to accommodate life outside of work. We offer generous PTO packages and opportunity to earn additional time off throughout the year.

We take health and wellness seriously.
We offer comprehensive benefits packages with low premiums and front-end deductibles. Contribute pre-tax dollars to your FSA or HSA accounts. Earn additional PTO by participating in healthy activities!

We don’t believe in just getting a job; we believe in careers.
With ongoing training and opportunities for personal development, we believe in fostering career growth. Looking to take your career to the next step? We offer tuition reimbursement!

We believe in making a difference (and having fun while doing it).
Whether we’re eating hot dogs to celebrate Coney Day, or playing hockey with Detroit Red Wings Alumni to raise money for Michigan Disabled Veterans. We’re a family-owned company who has family-friendly fun year ‘round! We’re all about having fun and making a difference.

Need more reasons to join GroupeSTAHL? Read more about other benefits and perks HERE!

What We Do

GroupeSTAHL is a leading international manufacturer, distributor and direct supplier in the field of custom textile printing.

What You'll Be Doing

The ERP Program Director is responsible for the strategic leadership, governance, and execution of the organization’s enterprise resource planning (ERP) ecosystem. This role oversees the performance, optimization, and evolution of current ERP platforms (including Microsoft Dynamics GP, Microsoft Dynamics Business Central and Microsoft Dynamics Finance and Supply Chain Management), while leading the selection, implementation, and rollout of future ERP solutions.
The ERP Program Director ensures alignment between technology and business objectives, drives enterprise-wide transformation initiatives, and delivers ERP programs across scope, cost, schedule, and quality targets. This role partners closely with IT and business leadership—including Finance, HR, Operations, and Supply Chain—to enable scalable, efficient, and integrated business processes.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

ERP Strategy & Transformation

Define and drive the enterprise ERP strategy and multi-year roadmap aligned with organizational goals.
Lead ERP system selection, including business case development, vendor evaluation, and executive alignment.
Oversee full lifecycle ERP implementations, including design, configuration, testing, deployment, and post-go-live optimization.
Drive business process transformation by leveraging ERP capabilities to improve efficiency, data integrity, and scalability.
Monitor industry trends and emerging technologies to ensure ERP solutions remain competitive and forward-looking.

Program Leadership & Execution

Lead and govern complex, multi-phase ERP programs, ensuring delivery within scope, budget, timeline, and quality expectations.
Establish program governance frameworks, including steering committees, reporting cadence, and escalation protocols.
Coordinate cross-functional workstreams and ensure alignment across business and technical teams.
Develop and implement ERP delivery methodologies, standards, and best practices.

ERP Systems Oversight & Operations

Provide strategic and operational oversight of existing ERP systems, including Microsoft Dynamics Finance and Supply Change Management, Dynamics GP and Business Central.
Ensure system stability, performance, security, and ongoing optimization.
Oversee system upgrades, enhancements, and integrations with other enterprise applications.
Review and recommend changes to current and future ERP system requirements to meet evolving organizational needs.

Team & Resource Leadership

Lead and develop the ERP function, including direct oversight of Database Administrators (DBAs) and technical resources.
Ensure database performance, data integrity, system reliability, and security standards are maintained.
Allocate resources effectively across ERP programs and operational support activities.
Provide leadership, coaching, and direction to program managers, project managers, and technical teams.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Act as the primary liaison between IT and business functions (Finance, HR, Sales, Operations, Supply Chain).
Partner with stakeholders to gather requirements and ensure ERP systems effectively support business processes.
Drive stakeholder alignment and organizational adoption of ERP solutions.
Communicate program status, risks, and outcomes to executive leadership.

Risk, Governance & Compliance

Establish and maintain ERP governance frameworks, policies, and procedures.
Identify, assess, and mitigate program and system risks; implement proactive issue resolution processes.
Ensure compliance with data governance, security standards, and regulatory requirements.
Address complex system, data integrity, and process issues with structured resolution approaches.

Financial & Vendor Management

Develop and manage ERP program budgets, forecasts, and cost controls.
Track performance against KPIs, milestones, and ROI objectives.
Manage relationships with ERP vendors, system integrators, and consultants.
Negotiate and oversee ERP-related contracts and service agreements.

Professional Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Business Administration, or related field (Master’s preferred).
8–10+ years of ERP management experience, including at least 3 years in a leadership role.
Proven experience leading ERP system selection and large‑scale implementations.
Hands‑on experience with Microsoft Dynamics Finance and Supply Change Management.
Strong understanding of enterprise business processes across Finance, HR, Supply Chain, and Operations.
Experience managing technical teams, including DBAs and system resources.

Key Competencies