ERP Senior Project Manager

MilliporeSigma; St. Louis (MO); Hybrid; USD 116,300 - 159,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off (PTO)

Retirement contributions

Job summary

MilliporeSigma is seeking a Sr. ERP Project Manager in St. Louis, MO to lead ERP projects from conception to implementation. This role involves collaborating with business units and IT teams to align ERP solutions with company goals, improving operational efficiencies in the Life Science Business. Candidates must have a Bachelor’s Degree and extensive experience in IT project delivery, preferably within the Life Science industry, with knowledge of SAP systems. Benefits include health insurance and flexible hybrid work arrangements.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in an information systems environment
• 5+ years of IT project delivery experience in the Life Science industry
• Expertise in ERP (SAP) systems implementation

Responsibilities

• Lead ERP projects from conception to implementation
• Define project scope and develop full-scale project plans
• Ensure stakeholder communication and manage engagement

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Budgeting

Risk Management

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Project Management or related field

Master’s Degree in Project Management or related field

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

Job description

Work Your Magic with us! Start your next chapter and join MilliporeSigma.

Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you’ve got big plans – so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our diverse people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.

This role does not offer sponsorship for work authorization. External applicants must be eligible to work in the US.

Your Role

As a Sr. ERP Project Manager, you will lead ERP projects from conception to implementation or be part of a larger Program to do so. You will work closely with business units and IT teams to ensure that ERP solutions align with company goals and integrate seamlessly with our existing systems. Your leadership will help our Life Science Business enhance its operational efficiencies and support our ongoing digital transformation.

• Project Planning and Management: Define project scope, goals, and deliverables that support business objectives in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders. Develop full-scale project plans and associated communications documents.
• Project Leadership: Lead and mentor project team members and contractors and influence them to take positive action and accountability for their assigned work.
• Stakeholder Management: Manage stakeholder communication and ensure ongoing engagement. Act as a mediator between stakeholders and team members.
• Budget and Resource Allocation: Develop and deliver budget proposals and recommend subsequent budget changes. Estimate the resources and participants needed to achieve project goals.
• Risk Management: Identify and manage project dependencies and critical path. Plan for and mitigate risks that can affect the project timeline and deliverables.
• Quality Assurance: Ensure project deliverables meet quality standards and requirements. Implement project standards across projects to ensure consistency and efficiency.
• ERP Expertise: Stay updated on SAP capabilities and trends. Ensure SAP solutions are leveraged to maximize ROI for the company.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Project Management, Business Administration or related field
• At least 8 years of experience in an information systems environment
• At least 5 years of IT project delivery experience in Life Science industry, leading high-profile projects across one or more functional domains
• Experience navigating and successfully implementing and deploying ERP (SAP) systems. Drive project delivery schedule and support process, ensuring compliance to project standards and timely program delivery.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Project Management, Business Administration or related field
• Experience in ERP project methodologies. Ability to provide input to functional specifications and make recommendations to system optimization, support, and guidance.
• Experience with SAP S/4HANA
• Experience in requirements gathering, prioritization, collaborating across multiple business teams.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills. Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with a variety of audiences including various levels of management, vendors, business teams with varied levels of skill/experience. Ability to clearly communicate technical subject matter to a non-technical audience. Strong people skills in a diverse cultural environment.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a demanding environment and make sound decisions in urgent situations. Must possess strong analytical, problem-solving, and prioritization skills.
• Must have experience and knowledge of change management principles and methodologies and can formulate innovative programs to generate excitement and engagement.
• Financial acumen along with a sound understanding of data flows and one or more functional areas (e.g., Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Finance, Sales/Trade, Human Resources).
• A highly collaborative work style which includes working effectively across all organizational levels.
• Proven ability to influence cross-functional teams without formal authority, especially among development teams.
• Ability to manage multiple, concurrent projects and be responsive to users and IT staff in a timely manner.
• Demonstrated ability to establish strong partnerships across business and technology areas.

Location

This position is required to be site based in either our Burlington, MA or St. Louis, MO office. We do offer a hybrid flexible work arrangement.

Pay Range

$116,300-$159,400. The offer range represents the anticipated low and high end of the base pay compensation for this position. The actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, level of experience, education, skills, and other job‑related factors. Position may be eligible for sales or performance-based bonuses. Benefits offered by the Company include health insurance, paid time off (PTO), retirement contributions, and other perquisites.

What we offer

We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe that this variety drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress.