Manager/Senior Manager ERP Integration- Midwest US

Experts Group International; Illinois; On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Experts Group International seeks an experienced Manager/Senior Manager for ERP Integration to lead transformation across portfolio companies, focusing on M&A, carve-outs, integrations, and post-acquisition changes. You will collaborate with portfolio management, senior stakeholders and external tech partners to assess ERP landscapes and define target solutions for successful implementations.

Role requires hands-on leadership, cross-functional coordination, and the ability to drive

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in ERP transformation, implementation, integration or carve-outs.
• Strong experience with ERP systems; SAP experience is highly desirable.
• Experience managing complex ERP or technology transformation projects.
• Understanding of M&A, carve-outs or post-merger integration is advantageous.
• Experience within consulting, private equity or a transformation environment is a plus.
• Strong project management and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Entrepreneurial and hands-on approach.
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Willingness to travel extensively, potentially up to 4 days per week.

Responsibilities

• Lead ERP carve-out, integration and transformation projects across portfolio companies.
• Analyse existing ERP environments and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Develop ERP transformation strategies and implementation roadmaps.
• Coordinate internal stakeholders, portfolio companies and external implementation partners.
• Support post-acquisition integration and technology separation activities.
• Drive standardisation and optimisation of ERP processes.
• Identify technology risks and develop pragmatic solutions.
• Provide hands-on support throughout implementation and go-live.
• Report project progress, risks and recommendations to senior stakeholders.

Skills

ERP transformation

Project management

Stakeholder management

M&A / post-merger integration

Tools

SAP

Job description

About the Company

Our client is a leading European private equity and operational transformation group with an international portfolio of mid-sized companies across a range of industrial and technology-driven sectors.

The group specialises in acquiring businesses with transformation potential and working closely with management teams to deliver operational improvements, restructuring, digitalisation and sustainable value creation.

As the organisation continues to expand its US operations, it is strengthening its technology and transformation capabilities and is looking for an experienced ERP Integration professional to join its team.

The Opportunity

As Manager / Senior Manager – ERP Integration, you will play a key role in ERP transformation across portfolio companies, with a particular focus on M&A, carve-outs, integrations and post-acquisition transformation.

You will work directly with portfolio company management, senior stakeholders and external technology partners to assess ERP landscapes, define target solutions and ensure successful implementation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead ERP carve-out, integration and transformation projects across portfolio companies
• Analyse existing ERP environments and identify opportunities for improvement
• Develop ERP transformation strategies and implementation roadmaps
• Coordinate internal stakeholders, portfolio companies and external implementation partners
• Support post-acquisition integration and technology separation activities
• Drive standardisation and optimisation of ERP processes
• Identify technology risks and develop pragmatic solutions
• Provide hands‑on support throughout implementation and go-live
• Report project progress, risks and recommendations to senior stakeholders

Your Profile

• 3+ years of relevant experience in ERP transformation, implementation, integration or carve-outs
• Strong experience with ERP systems; SAP experience is highly desirable
• Experience managing complex ERP or technology transformation projects
• Understanding of M&A, carve-outs or post‑merger integration is advantageous
• Experience within consulting, private equity or a transformation environment is a plus
• Strong project management and stakeholder management capabilities
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Entrepreneurial and hands‑on approach
• Comfortable operating in a fast‑paced, changing environment
• Willingness to travel extensively, potentially up to 4 days per week

What the Role Offers

• Direct exposure to Private Equity, M&A and operational transformation
• Responsibility across multiple portfolio companies
• Significant autonomy and ownership
• Close interaction with senior management and decision-makers
• Opportunity to work on complex ERP transformation and carve‑out situations
• International working environment with strong growth potential