QAD ERP Specialist / Project Manager (Ref: 198277)

Forsyth Barnes; United States; Ibrido; USD 110.000 - 140.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Forsyth Barnes is recruiting for a QAD ERP Specialist / Project Manager in New Jersey. The role supports Phase 2 of a QAD ERP implementation with external consultants and internal teams. This is a 6-month contract-to-hire opportunity, offering potential permanent ownership of the QAD ERP environment.

The position requires hands-on QAD experience, strong stakeholder management, and cross‑functional collaboration across IT, operations, finance, and manufacturing.

Competenze

• Hands-on experience with QAD ERP / QAD Enterprise Applications / MFG/PRO.
• Good understanding of manufacturing processes and ERP systems.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work with external vendors, consultants, and internal business teams.

Mansioni

• Support and drive Phase 2 of an ongoing QAD ERP implementation.
• Work closely with external QAD consultants, implementation partners, and internal teams.
• Coordinate project activities, timelines, and key deliverables.
• Troubleshoot implementation challenges and help keep the project on track.
• Collaborate with IT, operations, finance, and manufacturing stakeholders.
• Support QAD system improvements, integrations, and process optimization.
• Help manage go‑live activities, testing, and post‑implementation support.
• Potentially take long‑term ownership of the QAD ERP system following implementation.

Conoscenze

QAD ERP / QAD Enterprise Applications

ERP project management

Vendor management

Manufacturing processes knowledge

Descrizione del lavoro

Location: New Jersey, USA (Remote / Hybrid to be confirmed)

Contract: 6-Month Contract-to-Hire

Start Date: ASAP / November 2026

Industry: Manufacturing / Medical Devices

We're working with an established manufacturing business looking for a QAD ERP Specialist / Project Manager to play a key role in the next phase of its ERP transformation.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with hands‑on QAD experience who enjoys solving problems, improving systems, and working closely with business and technical teams.

The business has already completed Phase 1 of its QAD implementation and is now looking for someone to help drive Phase 2 through to successful delivery.

The best part? This is a 6‑month contract‑to‑hire opportunity, offering the potential to move into a permanent position with long‑term ownership of the QAD ERP environment.

What You'll Be Doing

• Support and drive Phase 2 of an ongoing QAD ERP implementation.
• Work closely with external QAD consultants, implementation partners, and internal teams.
• Coordinate project activities, timelines, and key deliverables.
• Troubleshoot implementation challenges and help keep the project on track.
• Collaborate with IT, operations, finance, and manufacturing stakeholders.
• Support QAD system improvements, integrations, and process optimization.
• Help manage go‑live activities, testing, and post‑implementation support.
• Potentially take long‑term ownership of the QAD ERP system following implementation.

What We're Looking For

Must Have:

• Hands‑on experience with QAD ERP / QAD Enterprise Applications / MFG/PRO.
• Good understanding of manufacturing processes and ERP systems.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work with external vendors, consultants, and internal business teams.

Nice to Have:

• Experience leading ERP projects or implementations.
• QAD configuration, administration, or technical support experience.
• Background in medical devices, life sciences, or manufacturing.
• Experience working with third‑party implementation partners.
• ERP project management or post‑go‑live support experience.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Long‑Term Potential: 6‑month contract with the opportunity to transition into a permanent role.
• High‑Impact Project: Join an established business during a critical stage of its ERP transformation.
• Real Ownership: Make an immediate impact on implementation delivery and future system improvements.
• Career Development: Opportunity to progress into a long‑term QAD ERP leadership or system ownership position.
• Collaborative Environment: Work alongside experienced business stakeholders, technical teams, and external implementation specialists.