IT Project Manager

Jobtailor; Kentucky; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor seeks an experienced ERP Program Manager to lead complex ERP implementation and integration initiatives in a manufacturing-oriented enterprise. You will manage project plans, budgets, timelines, risks, and governance while coordinating IT teams, vendors, and business stakeholders to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.

The role requires strong project management discipline, attention to detail, and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in technology, business, or related field.
• At least 5 years of experience managing IT projects, including ERP initiatives.
• Experience with M&A integration and cross-functional coordination.

Responsibilities

• Lead ERP implementation, migration, upgrade, and integration projects from initiation through stabilization.
• Develop and manage project plans, budgets, timelines, risk registers, communication plans, and governance structures.
• Coordinate internal teams, IT vendors, implementation partners, and third-party consultants.
• Drive issue resolution and escalation to maintain momentum and minimize business disruption.
• Ensure successful transition from legacy systems while maintaining operational continuity.
• Facilitate steering committees, executive reviews, and status reporting.
• Establish and maintain PM standards, templates, and best practices for ERP initiatives.

Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Communication Skills

Critical Thinking

Multitasking

Travel Flexibility

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Technology or Business

Tools

Smartsheet

Microsoft Office

Job description

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple ERP implementation, migration, upgrade, and integration projects from initiation through stabilization
• Develop and manage project plans, budgets, timelines, risk registers, communication plans, and governance structures
• Coordinate internal teams, business stakeholders, ERP vendors, implementation partners, and third-party consultants
• Drive issue resolution and escalation management to maintain project momentum and minimize business disruption
• Ensure successful transition from legacy systems while maintaining operational continuity
• Facilitate project steering committees, executive reviews, and status reporting
• Establish and maintain project management standards, templates, and best practices for ERP initiatives
• Ensure projects are prioritized and executed on time, within scope, and on budget under IT leadership guidance
• Manage the enterprise use-case backlog and prioritize initiatives with business and technology leadership
• Facilitate use-case reviews assessing business value, complexity, strategic alignment, and resource requirements
• Coordinate delivery planning with data analysts, data engineers, and platform teams
• Build relationships with business leaders, functional teams, and technology organizations
• Facilitate alignment between competing priorities and stakeholder groups
• Report to the Senior Director, Enterprise Applications

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Technology, Business, or related field
• At least 5 years of experience managing IT projects
• Strong knowledge of project management principles and practices
• Ability to manage a large number of concurrent technology projects
• Previous ERP implementation experience highly desired, especially in a manufacturing organization
• Experience integrating new businesses resulting from M&A activity required
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Superior interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to analyze problems, develop problem-solving paths, and manage projects to completion
• Strong multitasking skills and comfort maintaining multiple, often conflicting, priorities
• Ability to continually reprioritize with rapidly changing project plans
• Ability to work autonomously with initiative
• Critical thinking, decision-making, and independent working ability while adhering to company standards and guidelines
• Ability and initiative to streamline and suggest improved processes
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• Experience with Smartsheet preferred
• PMP or other relevant certifications are a plus
• Ability to travel at least 30%
• Ability to work in the United States; employment eligibility verified through E-Verify

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in leading ERP implementation and integration projects, managing project plans, budgets, and timelines while ensuring operational continuity. Strong ability to coordinate cross-functional teams and stakeholders, prioritize initiatives, and drive issue resolution in a fast-paced environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• ERP Implementation Experience
• Project Management Principles
• M&A Integration Experience
• PMP Certification
• Microsoft Office Proficiency

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Project Management
• ERP Integration
• Budget Management
• Risk Management
• Data Analysis

Soft Skills

• Interpersonal Skills
• Communication Skills
• Critical Thinking
• Problem-Solving
• Multitasking

Certifications & Qualifications

• PMP Certification

Industry Keywords

• ERP Systems
• Manufacturing
• IT Project Management
• Stakeholder Management
• Operational Continuity

Tools & Technologies

• Smartsheet
• Microsoft Office