ERP Project Manager
Key Responsibilities
Lead end-to-end ERP implementation, migration, upgrade, and optimization projects.
Manage project scope, timeline, budget, resources, risks, and deliverables.
Collaborate with business stakeholders to gather and document requirements.
Cook up with functional consultants, developers, QA teams, and third-party vendors.
Develop and maintain project plans, status reports, and executive communications.
Facilitate workshops, requirement sessions, and solution design discussions.
Monitor project progress and proactively identify and mitigate risks and issues.
Ensure adherence to project governance, change management, and quality standards.
Support user acceptance testing (UAT), training, deployment, and post-go-live activities.
Manage data migration, integrations, and system enhancements.
Drive continuous process improvements and ERP best practices.
Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and according to business requirements.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or related field.
5+ years of Project Management experience managing ERP implementation projects.
Experience leading full lifecycle ERP implementations.
Strong understanding of ERP business processes including:
- Finance & Accounting
- Supply Chain Management
- Procurement
- Inventor Management
- Manufacturing (preferred)
- Sales & Distribution
Experience with Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid project methodologies.
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
Experience with project management tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, or similar.
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
Preferred Qualifications
Hands-on experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central (D365 BC).
Experience with Microsoft Dynamics NAV (Navision) implementations, upgrades, or migrations to D365 BC.
Experience managing cloud ERP transformation projects.
Knowledge of ERP integrations, APIs, EDI, Power Platform, and reporting solutions.
Experience working with Microsoft Azure environments.
Understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and testing processes.
ERP consulting or implementation partner experience is highly desirable.
Success Metrics
Successful on-time and on-budget ERP project delivery.
High stakeholder and user satisfaction.
Effective risk mitigation and issue resolution.
Smoother ERP adoption and business process optimization.
Successful D365 BC/NAV implementation or upgrade outcomes.
Location
Remote (Candidates must be from Greater New York Area or East Coast region)
Employment Type
Full-Time
Travel
This role requires some traveling within USA cities, states, and Canada to meet with clients and project requirements.