ERP Project Manager

Southwest Economic Solutions; Detroit (MI); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Vision Coverage

Life Insurance

Short Term Disability

Health Savings Account

401K Matching

Job summary

Southwest Economic Solutions in Detroit is seeking an experienced ERP Project Manager to lead the planning and execution of ERP implementations. You will oversee the full lifecycle of projects, ensuring they are delivered on time and aligned with business objectives.

The ideal candidate has 4–5 years of experience managing ERP implementations and a strong understanding of ERP systems. This role involves coordination across various business functions and offers a hybrid work schedule.

Qualifications

• 4–5 years of experience as an ERP Project Manager.
• Proven experience leading a minimum of 3 full-cycle ERP implementations.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex, cross-functional IT and business projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end ERP implementation projects.
• Develop and manage project plans and budgets.
• Coordinate activities across functional areas.

Skills

ERP systems understanding (Microsoft Dynamics, Infor, SAP)

Data migration and validation

System integration and testing

Business process transformation

Project management methodologies (Waterfall, Agile)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Business, or related field

PMP or equivalent certification

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365

Job description

PVS enables our world through the safe and reliable delivery of chemistry, either created by us or sourced through trusted partners. The products and services that we provide touch everyone in some unique way. We are passionate about the work we do and abide by our guiding principles, The Nicholson Nine, to be a safe and sustainable chemical provider the world trusts. With a career at PVS, you'll play a vital role in the daily lives of millions of people.

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced ERP Project Manager to lead the planning and execution of enterprise resource planning (ERP) implementations across multiple business units. This role will be responsible for driving full lifecycle ERP implementations, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with business objectives. This position requires a hands‑on leader who can manage cross‑functional teams, collaborate with business stakeholders, and coordinate internal and external resources to ensure successful ERP deployments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end ERP implementation projects, including planning, design, build, testing, deployment, and post-go-live support
• Develop and manage detailed project plans, schedules, budgets, and resource allocations
• Provide regular status reporting to leadership and stakeholders
• Identify risks, issues, and dependencies, and proactively manage mitigation plans

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Partner with business leaders to define requirements and ensure alignment with operational needs
• Coordinate activities across IT, Finance, Operations, Supply Chain, and other functional areas
• Manage internal project teams and external implementation partners

Implementation Oversight

• Oversee data migration, system configuration, integration, and testing activities
• Ensure effective user training, change management, and adoption strategies
• Support cutover planning and go‑live execution, including hyper‑care support
• Provides oversight on all project costs
• Reviews and approves invoices from implementation partners, ideally using time sheets provided by the partner.

Operational Excellence

• Drive standardization of processes and best practices across ERP implementations
• Ensure proper documentation of project deliverables, configurations, and processes
• Support continuous improvement initiatives following implementation

Other Duties

• As time allows, this position may be asked to support other non-implementation ERP tasks:
• Projects for ERP Applications that are already in place.
• ERP Module Support

Qualifications

Required Experience

• 4–5 years of experience as an ERP Project Manager
• Proven experience leading a minimum of 3 full-cycle ERP implementations
• Demonstrated experience managing complex, cross-functional IT and business projects

Technical & Functional Skills

• Strong understanding of ERP systems (e.g., Microsoft Dynamics, Infor, SAP, or similar)
• Experience with data migration and validation
• Experience with system integration and testing
• Experience with business process transformation
• Solid knowledge of project management methodologies (Waterfall, Agile, or hybrid)

Leadership & Communication

• Strong leadership, organizational, and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities in a fast‑paced environment

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Business, or related field required
• PMP or equivalent certification preferred
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 preferred
• Hybrid work schedule (combination of on-site and remote work)
• Occasional travel (less than 25 percent) to business units or project locations.

Benefits Include

• Paid Time Off
• Health Insurance
• Vision Coverage
• Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Health Savings Account
• 401K Matching

PVS values diversity and is committed to upholding the laws and regulations published by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. As an equal opportunity employer, PVS makes all employment‑related decisions based upon qualifications, merit, and business needs.

Applicants must be able to pass a drug screen and background check.

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