IT Project Manager

Smithsgroup2

Abbeville (SC)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Smithsgroup2 seeks an experienced IT Project Manager to lead complex ERP transformation programs in manufacturing environments. You will drive end-to-end ERP initiatives, including acquisitions, divestitures, consolidations, and modernization efforts.

We value deep ERP product knowledge (SAP, Epicor, Syteline), strong stakeholder engagement, and the ability to manage multi-site rollouts and global data migrations. A Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required.

Qualifications

10+ years IT project management experience with ERP programs.
Proven success delivering global ERP transformations and acquisitions/divestitures.
Experience leading multi-site ERP rollouts and data migrations.

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end ERP implementation and transformation programs.
Develop integrated project plans, schedules, budgets, and governance docs.
Coordinate cross-functional teams across geographies and business units.
Establish steering committees, dashboards, RAID logs, and reporting.
Drive issue resolution with senior leadership.

Skills

IT project management

Stakeholder management

Cross‑functional leadership

Program governance

Vendor & partner coordination

Financial planning

Risk management

Change management

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS/Business/Engineering

Tools

SAP ECC/S/4HANA

Epicor ERP/Kinetic

Infor Syteline (CSI)

Microsoft Project / Clarity

Tableau/Power BI

Job description

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is an experienced IT Project Manager with a proven track record of leading complex ERP transformation programs in manufacturing or industrial environments. They possess deep knowledge of SAP, Epicor, or Syteline, excel in stakeholder management, and have successfully delivered acquisitions, divestitures, ERP consolidations, and enterprise modernization initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Program & Project Leadership

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.

ERP Implementation

Lead projects involving:

SAP (ECC, S/4HANA preferred)
Epicor ERP / Kinetic
Infor Syteline (CloudSuite Industrial)
ERP upgrades and migrations
Greenfield implementations
Brownfield migrations
Multi‑site rollouts
Legacy ERP consolidations

Coordinate

Finance
Supply Chain
Manufacturing
Procurement
Inventory
Quality
Customer Service
Warehouse Management
Reporting & Analytics

Mergers, Acquisitions & Divestitures

Lead ERP activities supporting:

Business acquisitions
Business carve‑outs
Divestitures
TSA (Transition Service Agreement) execution
Day 1 readiness
ERP separation planning
Data migration
Master data governance
Business cutovers
Hypercare support

Business Process Improvement

Partner with business leaders to:

Analyze current‑state processes
Design future‑state business processes
Identify automation opportunities
Improve operational efficiency
Standardize global ERP processes
Reduce technical debt

Vendor & Partner Management

Manage relationships with:

System Integrators
ERP implementation partners
Software vendors
Infrastructure providers
Managed service providers

Responsibilities include:

Statement of Work (SOW) development
Budget management
Vendor performance
Deliverable acceptance
Risk management
Contract oversight

Project Governance

Develop and maintain:

Executive dashboards
RAID logs
Financial forecasts
Resource plans
Milestone reporting
Steering Committee presentations
Portfolio reporting
PMO governance documentation

Risk Management

Identify and mitigate risks related to:

Data migration
Integration
Security
Infrastructure readiness
Business continuity
Cutover planningProduction readiness

Cross Functional Leadership

Collaborate with:

Finance
Manufacturing
Supply Chain
Procurement
HR
Legal
Compliance
Cyber Security
Infrastructure
Enterprise Architecture
Data & Analytics
Business Process Owners

Location

This role can be based in the following locations:

Knoxville, Tennessee
Temple, Georgia
Abbeville, South Carolina
Greenville, South Carolina

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business, Engineering, or related discipline.
10+ years of IT Project Management experience.
7+ years leading enterprise ERP implementations.
Experience managing projects exceeding $1MM.
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 project management tools.

Preferred ERP Experience