ERP Project Manager

Sabenza IT Recruitment; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Sabenza IT Recruitment is seeking an experienced ERP Project Manager to lead ERP projects from inception to completion.

Responsibilities include planning, budget control, stakeholder engagement, and aligning ERP implementations with business objectives. Candidates should have 2+ ERP project experience, strong leadership, and familiarity with cloud-based ERP solutions. This full-time role is based in South Africa with on-site expectations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Business Administration, Information Technology, or Project Management.
• Strong project management skills, including planning, execution, and risk management.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Familiarity with ERP systems and their integration into organizational processes.

Responsibilities

• Project Planning and Management: Create and maintain a comprehensive project plan outlining scope, schedule, budget, and resources; establish roles and a communication plan; monitor progress and mitigate risks.
• Stakeholder Management: Work with executive team, department managers, IT, and end-users; ensure ERP aligns with requirements; maintain stakeholder relationships and updates.
• Budget Management: Establish budget, track costs, report variances, identify cost-saving opportunities, develop contingency plans; manage risks.
• Resource Management: Manage project resources, including team members, vendors, and contractors; ensure staffing, training, and motivation.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication

ERP familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration / IT / Project Management

Job description

Are you a seasoned project manager with a passion for delivering transformative ERP solutions?

We are seeking a highly motivated individual to lead our ERP projects from inception to completion. As an ERP Project Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the planning, execution, and implementation of ERP systems, ensuring they meet business objectives and exceed client expectations.

Duties & Responsibilities

1. Project Planning and Management:
   • Create and maintain a comprehensive project plan that outlines the project's scope, schedule, budget, and resource requirements.
   • Establish a project team, define roles and responsibilities, and develop a communication plan.
   • Monitor progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies to keep the project on track.
2. Stakeholder Management:
   • Work closely with stakeholders, including the executive team, department managers, IT personnel, and end-users.
   • Ensure the ERP system aligns with the organization's requirements and objectives.
   • Maintain relationships with stakeholders, communicate project updates, and manage expectations.
3. Budget Management:
   • Establish a project budget, track costs, and report on budget variances.
   • Collaborate with stakeholders to identify cost-saving opportunities and develop effective contingency plans.
   • Identify project risks and develop contingency plans to mitigate them.
   • Proactively assess risks and work with stakeholders to create a risk management plan.
4. Resource Management:
   • Manage project resources, including project team members, vendors, and contractors.
   • Ensure the team is appropriately staffed, trained, and motivated to achieve project objectives.

Desired Experience & Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (such as Business Administration, Information Technology, or Project Management).
• Strong project management skills, including planning, execution, and risk management.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Familiarity with ERP systems and their integration into organizational processes.

Additional Notes / Summary:

Emphasis must be given to the following requirements:

• Must have played a Project Management role on at least 2 ERP Projects.
• Must understand the ERP Life Cycle (key project phases, tasks, activities and deliverables per phase).
• Must have good leadership/people and communication skills.
• Should also be someone who is quite resolute – i.e., can hold people to account, manage Vendors, make the tough calls, deliver the bad news when necessary, etc.
• Must have experience with cloud-based ERP software (new technology).