ERP Program Director

Why Join Us

We value work/life balance. As a family-owned business, we know our work family is just one aspect of life. We offer flexibility in the workplace to accommodate life outside of work. We provide generous PTO packages and opportunities to earn additional time off throughout the year.

We take health and wellness seriously. Our comprehensive benefits packages feature low premiums and front-end deductibles. You can contribute pre-tax dollars to your FSA or HSA accounts and earn additional PTO by participating in healthy activities.

We believe in careers, not just jobs. With ongoing training and opportunities for personal development, we foster career growth. We also offer tuition reimbursement for those looking to advance their careers.

We believe in making a difference—and having fun while doing it. From celebrating Coney Day with hot dogs to playing hockey with Detroit Red Wings Alumni to raise money for Michigan Disabled Veterans, we’re a family-owned company that enjoys family-friendly fun year-round.

About the Role

GroupeSTAHL is a leading international manufacturer, distributor, and direct supplier in the field of custom textile printing.

The ERP Program Director is responsible for the strategic leadership, governance, and execution of the organization’s enterprise resource planning (ERP) ecosystem. This role oversees the performance, optimization, and evolution of current ERP platforms (including Microsoft Dynamics GP, Microsoft Dynamics Business Central, and Microsoft Dynamics Finance and Supply Chain Management), while leading the selection, implementation, and rollout of future ERP solutions. The ERP Program Director ensures alignment between technology and business objectives, drives enterprise-wide transformation initiatives, and delivers ERP programs across scope, cost, schedule, and quality targets. This role partners closely with IT and business leadership—including Finance, HR, Operations, and Supply Chain—to enable scalable, efficient, and integrated business processes.

Responsibilities

• ERP Strategy & Transformation
  • Define and drive the enterprise ERP strategy and multi-year roadmap aligned with organizational goals.
  • Lead ERP system selection, including business case development, vendor evaluation, and executive alignment.
  • Oversee full lifecycle ERP implementations, including design, configuration, testing, deployment, and post-go-live optimization.
  • Drive business process transformation by leveraging ERP capabilities to improve efficiency, data integrity, and scalability.
  • Monitor industry trends and emerging technologies to ensure ERP solutions remain competitive and forward-looking.
• Program Leadership & Execution
  • Lead and govern complex, multi-phase ERP programs, ensuring delivery within scope, budget, timeline, and quality expectations.
  • Establish program governance frameworks, including steering committees, reporting cadence, and escalation protocols.
  • Coordinate cross-functional workstreams and ensure alignment across business and technical teams.
  • Develop and implement ERP delivery methodologies, standards, and best practices.
• ERP Systems Oversight & Operations
  • Provide strategic and operational oversight of existing ERP systems, including Microsoft Dynamics Finance and Supply Chain Management, Dynamics GP, and Business Central.
  • Ensure system stability, performance, security, and ongoing optimization.
  • Oversee system upgrades, enhancements, and integrations with other enterprise applications.
  • Review and recommend changes to current and future ERP system requirements to meet evolving organizational needs.
• Team & Resource Leadership
  • Lead and develop the ERP function, including direct oversight of Database Administrators (DBAs) and technical resources.
  • Ensure database performance, data integrity, system reliability, and security standards are maintained.
  • Allocate resources effectively across ERP programs and operational support activities.
  • Provide leadership, coaching, and direction to program managers, project managers, and technical teams.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Act as the primary liaison between IT and business functions (Finance, HR, Sales, Operations, Supply Chain).
  • Partner with stakeholders to gather requirements and ensure ERP systems effectively support business processes.
  • Drive stakeholder alignment and organizational adoption of ERP solutions.
  • Communicate program status, risks, and outcomes to executive leadership.
• Risk, Governance & Compliance
  • Establish and maintain ERP governance frameworks, policies, and procedures.
  • Identify, assess, and mitigate program and system risks; implement proactive issue resolution processes.
  • Ensure compliance with data governance, security standards, and regulatory requirements.
  • Address complex system, data integrity, and process issues with structured resolution approaches.
• Financial & Vendor Management
  • Develop and manage ERP program budgets, forecasts, and cost controls.
  • Track performance against KPIs, milestones, and ROI objectives.
  • Manage relationships with ERP vendors, system integrators, and consultants.
  • Negotiate and oversee ERP-related contracts and service agreements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Business Administration, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• 8–10+ years of ERP management experience, including at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Proven experience leading ERP system selection and large-scale implementations.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Dynamics Finance and Supply Chain Management.
• Strong understanding of enterprise business processes across Finance, HR, Supply Chain, and Operations.
• Experience managing technical teams, including DBAs and system resources.

Skills

• Strategic leadership and execution
• ERP program and portfolio management
• Business process transformation
• Change management and organizational adoption
• Risk identification and mitigation
• Financial management and budget oversight
• Cross-functional collaboration and executive communication
• Strong technical acumen, including database and system architecture awareness

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing or supply chain environments
• Global or multi-site ERP implementation experience
• PMP, PgMP, or ERP-related certifications

Benefits

• Generous PTO packages with opportunities to earn additional time off
• Comprehensive health benefits with low premiums and front-end deductibles
• Pre-tax contributions to FSA or HSA accounts
• Additional PTO for participating in healthy activities
• Tuition reimbursement for career advancement
• Ongoing training and personal development opportunities
• Family-friendly events and activities year-round