Part-Time ERP Project Lead: Optimize Ops & Systems

Employee Relations Associates, Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Employee Relations Associates, Inc. seeks a Part-Time Project Manager to support the implementation, optimization, and ongoing management of a critical ERP/business operations platform.

The role focuses on driving project execution, coordinating stakeholders, tracking deliverables, and keeping initiatives on schedule in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of ERP/project management experience, strong cross-functional communication, and the ability to move initiatives

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Project Management experience supporting ERP, business systems, or operational transformation initiatives.
• Experience managing cross-functional projects involving multiple stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of project planning, scheduling, risk management, and execution methodologies.
• Experience gathering business requirements and documenting processes.
• Ability to drive accountability and maintain momentum across teams.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency with project management tools such as Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, Jira, Asana, Monday.com, or similar solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead project planning, execution, and tracking activities for ERP-related initiatives.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including operations, engineering, maintenance, IT, and leadership stakeholders.
• Manage project schedules, action items, dependencies, risks, and milestones.
• Facilitate project meetings, status updates, and stakeholder communications.
• Gather and document business requirements, workflows, and process improvement opportunities.
• Partner with operational teams to identify bottlenecks and improve efficiency through system enhancements and process changes.
• Track project progress and ensure accountability for deliverables across multiple teams.
• Support ERP system optimization and adoption efforts.
• Develop project plans, reporting dashboards, and executive status updates.
• Escalate risks and obstacles while driving timely resolution.
• Ensure projects align with operational objectives and regulatory requirements where applicable.

Skills

ERP project management

Cross-functional coordination

Stakeholder management

Communication

Project planning

Risk management

PM software proficiency

Tools

Microsoft Project

Smartsheet

Jira

Asana

Monday.com

Job description

Employee Relations Associates, Inc. seeks a Part-Time Project Manager to support the implementation, optimization, and ongoing management of a critical ERP/business operations platform.

The role focuses on driving project execution, coordinating stakeholders, tracking deliverables, and keeping initiatives on schedule in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of ERP/project management experience, strong cross-functional communication, and the ability to move initiatives