ERP Program Manager

blueStone; Beloit (WI); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment firm focused on IT professionals is seeking an experienced ERP Program Manager to lead their ERP initiative. The role involves enhancing transparency across IT processes, managing the ERP Program Office, and establishing best practices for ERP implementation. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years in IT, strong experience with ERP systems, and proven leadership capabilities. This position offers the chance to significantly impact the organization by aligning IT processes with strategic goals.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience working in Information Technology, including management.
• 8+ years of experience with ERP systems, both implementation and support.
• Proven track record of managing significant IT change initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead the ERP initiative to enhance transparency across IT processes.
• Manage the ERP Program Office and oversee the program's execution.
• Establish vendor relationships and best practices for ERP implementation.

Skills

Leadership

ERP implementation

Vendor management

Communication

IT project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

blueStone Executive Search has a distinct focus on recruiting IT professionals with an emphasis on the areas of leadership, business transformation and enterprise.

Job Description

Top $5B retailer is seeking an experienced ERP Program Manager responsible for leading an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) initiative with a charter to enable transparency across IT proceses and costs, an integrated delivery model, adoption of enterprise continuous integration, and a standardized release management process.

The ERP Program Manager will be responsible for initiating an ERP Program Office and managing and overseeing the program to enable federated execution across IT to an aligned model. The ERP Program Manager will be required to work across the IT organization to bring a series of efforts into alignment with the strategic goal.

Business Requirements– works with business units to understand business needs and ensures that ERP strategy and standards meet the needs of the business.

ERP Products– identifies products that meets the needs of the business. Understands and communicates product capabilities, roadmaps, and issues as appropriate. Ensures ERP standards meet the needs of the business in the following areas: Functionality, Total Cost of Ownership, Security of Data and Functionality, Technology

ERP Vendors– works with Vendors and helps to establish strategic vendor relationships with selected ERP vendors

ERP Best Practices– helps establish best practices for implementation and business processes

Vendor and Product Performance– works with businesses to ensure that vendors and products perform at a high level

Communications– Communicates ERP strategies and standards

Product Selection– provides stakeholders with materials they need to make ERP choices from among the standards

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business or related field.

• 10+ years’ experience working in Information Technology. Must have a background that includes advancing levels of management and leadership.
• 8+ years’ experience with ERP systems including implementation and production support.
• Must be able to provide clear examples of successfully delivered major IT change initiatives. Experience managing or overseeing IT projects.