ERP Program Manager POST NUMBER: 442090
THIS ROLE IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR C2C OR VISA SPONSORSHIP
ERP Program Manager
We are seeking an experienced ERP Program Manager to lead the successful deployment of a new Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system across multiple manufacturing plants in the United States and Canada. This is a remote position that will require some travel. This is a 6-month contract to hire opportunity.
This individual will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the program, from planning and budgeting to execution and go-live.
This is a critical role that demands a strong understanding of ERP systems, project management methodologies, and the ability to manage complex, multi-site deployments.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and manage a comprehensive program plan for the multi-site ERP deployment, including timelines, budgets, resource allocation, and risk mitigation strategies.
- Manage all phases of the ERP implementation lifecycle, including system configuration, data migration, user training, and change management.
- Collaborate with plant operations teams to identify and address site-specific requirements and challenges.
- Ensure effective communication and stakeholder management across all teams and departments involved in the deployment.
- Monitor project progress, identify, and resolve issues, and implement corrective actions as needed.
- Develop and implement comprehensive testing plans to ensure system functionality and data integrity.
- Manage the go-live process for each plant, ensuring a smooth transition to the new ERP system.
- Track and report on project metrics, including budget adherence, schedule milestones, and user adoption rates.
- Establish and maintain strong program governance frameworks, ensuring alignment with business objectives, compliance requirements, and risk management best practices.
- Develop and enforce program controls, including decision-making frameworks, escalation paths, and issue resolution processes.
- Ensure adherence to project methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall, hybrid) while incorporating structured governance principles.
- Lead the steering committee and executive reporting, providing transparency on risks, dependencies, and program health.
- Collaborate with assurance partners (e.g., PWC, auditors) to assess governance effectiveness and implement best practices.
- Monitor and improve program KPIs related to compliance, risk management, and delivery excellence.
- Lead a cross-functional team of IT professionals, business stakeholders, and external
Qualifications:
- 10 years of experience in ERP implementations, preferably with a focus on program & project management.
- Need HEAVY ERP implementation experience
- Must have led ERP in a similar or larger company
- Experience in Manufacturing
- Experience working in Multiple sites (10 ) and employee size (2,000)
- Experience working with a Program budget >$20M
- Big ERP product experience (Tier1)
- Experienced building & maintain a program budget
- Experienced in vendor management and preferred experience in Oracle, SAP, D365
- Proven success in managing cross-functional ERP projects within a manufacturing company
- Proficiency with project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall) and tools to maintain transparency and accountability.
- Strong communication, collaboration, and people skills.
- Proven track record in ERP program governance, including risk, compliance, and decision-making structures.
- Experience with governance framework best practices.
- Strong stakeholder management skills, with experience engaging senior executives and steering committees.
- Ability to travel to multiple plant locations.
Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.
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