Senior Project Manager - Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 1,800,000 - 2,350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Retirement fund contribution

Professional development allowance

Home office expenses allowance

Performance bonuses

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Senior Project Manager to lead a global ERP implementation. This fully remote role lets you manage a large-scale transformation from anywhere in South Africa, delivering an integrated ERP solution across operations.

You will guide planning, data migrations, testing, training, and go-live while coordinating dispersed teams, managing scope and budget, and ensuring user adoption to maximise business value.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field.
• Master's degree or PMP/PRINCE2 certification is highly desirable.
• Minimum 10 years of project management experience, 5+ years in large ERP implementations.
• Proven experience leading fully remote projects with dispersed teams.
• Strong understanding of ERP modules, processes, and integration concepts.
• Experience with Agile, Waterfall or Hybrid methodologies and tools like MS Project, Jira.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, negotiation, and conflict-resolution skills for virtual environments.
• Experience in change management and user adoption for major system implementations.
• Must be legally authorized to work in South Africa and comfortable with remote work.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end ERP implementation including planning, design, config, data migration, testing, training, and go-live.
• Manage scope, budget, timelines, and resources to ensure timely delivery.
• Build and motivate cross-functional teams in a remote setting.
• Develop and execute project plans, risk management, and communications.
• Oversee ERP integration with existing applications and infrastructure.
• Ensure change management and user adoption strategies are in place.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define requirements and resolve issues.
• Manage vendor relationships and performance throughout the lifecycle.
• Conduct post-implementation reviews to identify optimization opportunities.

Skills

ERP implementations

Remote leadership

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Agile methodologies

Waterfall

Hybrid methodologies

MS Project

Jira

ERP integration

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree or PMP/PRINCE2

Tools

MS Project

Jira

ERP-specific PPM tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a seasoned Senior Project Manager to lead a critical Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system implementation across its global operations. This is a fully remote position, offering the unique opportunity to manage a large-scale, transformational project from anywhere within South Africa. The primary goal is to deploy a modern, integrated ERP solution that streamlines business processes, enhances data accuracy, and improves overall operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in ERP implementations (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics), strong leadership skills, and a proven ability to manage complex projects with geographically dispersed teams in a virtual environment. This role is instrumental in reshaping our client's core business systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end implementation of a new ERP system, including planning, design, configuration, data migration, testing, training, and go-live.
• Manage project scope, budget, timelines, and resources, ensuring successful and timely delivery of the ERP solution.
• Build, lead, and motivate cross-functional project teams, including internal staff, external consultants, and vendor representatives, in a remote setting.
• Develop and execute comprehensive project plans, risk management strategies, and communication plans.
• Oversee the integration of the ERP system with existing business applications and infrastructure.
• Ensure effective change management and user adoption strategies are implemented to maximize the benefits of the new system.
• Collaborate closely with business stakeholders to define requirements, resolve issues, and ensure the ERP system meets business needs.
• Manage vendor relationships and performance throughout the implementation lifecycle.
• Conduct post-implementation reviews to assess project success and identify areas for ongoing optimization.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field.
• A Master's degree or PMP/PRINCE2 certification is highly desirable.
• A minimum of 10 years of project management experience, with at least 5 years specifically managing large-scale ERP implementation projects (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics).
• Proven experience successfully managing fully remote projects and leading dispersed teams.
• Deep understanding of ERP modules, business processes, and system integration concepts.
• Expertise in project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid) and proficiency with relevant tools (e.g., MS Project, Jira, ERP-specific PPM tools).
• Exceptional leadership, communication, negotiation, and conflict-resolution skills, adapted for virtual environments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with the ability to navigate complex business challenges.
• Experience in change management and driving user adoption for major system implementations.
• Must be legally authorized to work in South Africa and comfortable with a fully remote work arrangement.

Benefits

Our client offers an exceptionally competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package commensurate with a senior remote role. This includes top-tier private medical insurance, a substantial retirement fund contribution, and a generous annual allowance for professional development, certifications, and home office expenses. The position provides significant strategic influence and the opportunity to lead a project of immense importance. Performance bonuses are available, reflecting the critical nature of the ERP implementation. This is a unique opportunity to drive significant business transformation from a remote location within South Africa.