ERP Program Manager

About the position 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 partners. Requirements • 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. Apply tot his job