ERP Project Manager

PDS Defense, Inc.; California; On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

PDS Defense is seeking a seasoned ERP Project Manager to lead a strategic Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & SCM deployment in a GCC High environment. You will coordinate across Finance, Supply Chain, IT and operations to drive the project from discovery through go-live and stabilization.

The role requires 8+ years of ERP project management and 3+ full lifecycle D365 implementations, with on-site work in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizen required.
• Must be local and able to work onsite in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA throughout the project duration.
• 8+ years of enterprise ERP project management experience.
• 3+ full lifecycle Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and/or Supply Chain Management implementations.
• PMP certification preferred and experience leading large-scale enterprise transformations.

Responsibilities

• Own the ERP project roadmap, execution strategy, governance structure and delivery accountability.
• Serve as primary liaison between internal stakeholders and external implementation partners.
• Lead Executive Steering Committee meetings and provide project status to leadership.
• Develop and manage the master implementation plan across all workstreams.
• Establish KPIs, escalation procedures, governance frameworks, communication cadences and risk management processes.

Skills

ERP leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Stakeholder communication

GCC High compliance

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field

PMP Certification preferred

Tools

Azure DevOps

Lifecycle Services (LCS)

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking a highly experienced ERP Project Manager to lead a strategic enterprise transformation initiative involving the implementation of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Supply Chain Management within a GCC High environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the overall ERP project roadmap, execution strategy, governance structure, and delivery accountability
• Serve as the primary liaison between internal stakeholders and external implementation partners
• Lead Executive Steering Committee meetings and provide project status reporting to leadership
• Develop and manage the master implementation plan across all project workstreams
• Establish project Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), escalation procedures, governance frameworks, communication cadences, and risk management processes
• Manage project scope, budget, resource planning, schedules, vendor accountability, and change control processes
• Coordinate cross-functional and cross-departmental teams including Finance, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Engineering, Operations, Compliance, and IT
• Drive alignment between business objectives, technical execution, compliance requirements, and partner activities

ERP Implementation Management

• Lead full lifecycle ERP implementation activities from discovery through post-go-live stabilization
• Coordinate all major implementation phases including:
• Solution design
• Configuration
• Data migration
• Integrations
• Testing and UAT
• Training
• Cutover and go-live support
• Partner closely with implementation consultants, solution architects, developers, infrastructure teams, and business leaders
• Facilitate issue resolution and executive decision-making across business and technical teams
• Maintain strong onsite engagement with stakeholders and project teams throughout the implementation lifecycle

GCC High & Compliance Oversight

• Ensure implementation activities align with GCC High operational and security requirements
• Coordinate compliance considerations related to ITAR, DFARS, CMMC, and NIST-aligned controls
• Collaborate with infrastructure and security teams regarding identity, governance, access control, and data protection requirements
• Govern compliance-sensitive deployment activities and secure integration strategies

Required Qualifications

• U.S. Citizen required
• Must be local able to work onsite in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA throughout the duration of the project
• 8+ years of enterprise ERP project management experience
• 3+ full lifecycle Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and/or Supply Chain Management implementations
• Proven experience leading large-scale enterprise transformation initiatives lasting 12+ months
• Bachelor’s Degree in an Engineering discipline (or the equivalent combination of education and experience) and certified as a Project Management Professional (PMP) preferred
• Strong experience managing:
• ERP governance and Program Management processes.
• Multi-workstream ERP deployments
• Executive stakeholder communication o
• Vendor and implementation partner coordination
• Cross-functional business teams
• Scope, budget, and risk management
• Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies, Azure DevOps, and Lifecycle Services (LCS)
• Data driven decision making
• Strong communication, organizational, interpersonal, and leadership skills

Company Description

PDS Defense offers talent acquisition and SOW/Engineering solutions in the aerospace, defense, machinery, communications, energy, technology and service industries.

We’re focused on developing strong, lasting relationships with our customers to deliver creative and comprehensive solutions that support their talent acquisition strategies. Our flexible business model allows us to provide not only solutions for contract and direct opportunities, but also offload engineering design services, SOW projects, and more.