Global ERP Program Lead

Smiths Group; Greenville (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Smiths Group is seeking an experienced IT Project Manager to lead global ERP implementations, upgrades, and transformations across business operations. The role requires coordinating cross-functional teams, managing budgets, timelines and vendor relationships to deliver large-scale programs.

The ideal candidate will have deep ERP knowledge (SAP, Epicor, Syteline) and a track record of acquisitions, divestitures, and enterprise modernization within manufacturing environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT/CS/Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years IT project management experience.
• 7+ years leading enterprise ERP implementations.
• Proven success delivering global ERP programs.
• Experience managing cross-functional teams of 25–100+ members.
• Strong knowledge of Agile, Waterfall, and Hybrid methodologies.
• Experience with Microsoft Project, Clarity, or similar PM tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end ERP implementation and transformation programs.
• Develop and maintain integrated project plans, schedules, budgets, resource plans, and governance documentation.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects across business units and geographic regions.
• Establish project governance, steering committees, status reporting, and executive dashboards.
• Drive issue resolution and decision-making with senior leadership.

Skills

Executive communication

Vendor management

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional leadership

ERP transformation

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business, Engineering, or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Project

Clarity

Job description

Smiths Group is seeking an experienced IT Project Manager to lead global ERP implementations, upgrades, and transformations across business operations. The role requires coordinating cross-functional teams, managing budgets, timelines and vendor relationships to deliver large-scale programs.

The ideal candidate will have deep ERP knowledge (SAP, Epicor, Syteline) and a track record of acquisitions, divestitures, and enterprise modernization within manufacturing environments.