Lead Project Manager - ERP Implementation

Placements24; Noord-Kaap; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,350,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Project Manager to direct a high-impact ERP implementation. This fully remote role requires steering the project from inception through deployment, collaborating with IT, finance, operations, and external consultants in a virtual environment.

You will manage scope, budget, timelines, risk, and change management while ensuring stakeholder alignment and clear communication across the organization.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of project management experience with at least 5 years in ERP implementations.
• Proven success managing multi-phase, fully remote projects.
• Strong leadership, communication, and negotiation across virtual teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, and successful ERP implementation.
• Oversee scope, budget, resources, timelines, and risk.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams in a remote setting.
• Develop documentation, status reports, and communication plans.
• Drive change management to promote user adoption.
• Oversee ERP vendor selection and management.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

ERP Project Management

Education

PMP Certification

Tools

SAP

Oracle ERP

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced and dynamic Lead Project Manager to direct a critical ERP implementation project. This is a fully remote position, offering the ultimate flexibility to manage this complex initiative from anywhere. You will be responsible for the successful planning, execution, and deployment of a new enterprise resource planning system across the organization. This role requires exceptional leadership, deep technical understanding, and the ability to manage diverse teams and stakeholders in a virtual environment. You will be pivotal in driving this transformative project to its successful conclusion.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and successful completion of a large-scale ERP implementation project.
• Manage all aspects of the project, including scope, budget, resources, timelines, and risk mitigation.
• Coordinate and lead cross-functional teams, including IT, finance, operations, and external consultants, in a remote setting .
• Develop and maintain comprehensive project documentation, status reports, and communication plans.
• Ensure effective change management strategies are implemented to facilitate user adoption of the new ERP system.
• Oversee vendor selection and management for ERP-related software and services.

Requirements

• A minimum of 10 years of experience in project management , with at least 5 years focused on ERP implementation projects.
• Proven success in managing complex, multi-phase projects in a fully remote environment.
• In-depth knowledge of various ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics).
• Strong understanding of business processes across finance, HR, supply chain, and operations.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and negotiation skills tailored for virtual interactions.
• PMP certification or equivalent is strongly preferred.

Benefits

• Highly competitive annual salary and significant performance bonuses.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance .
• Generous paid time off and flexible working hours.
• Professional development budget for certifications and training.
• A challenging and rewarding role with substantial impact in a remote-first culture .