ERP Manager

ERP Manager South Bend, IN Job Details Full-time 22 hours ago Qualifications Jira Application Integration Bachelor's degree in management information systems Managerial strategic planning Strategic management Azure Computer Science Requirements specification Management Information Systems Vendor management 5 years ERP systems Software implementation IT strategy planning Configuration management Application deployment Change management SQL Team development Technical solutions implementation AWS Solution architecture design Bachelor's degree Continuous improvement Azure DevOps proficiency Requirements analysis Mentoring Vendor relationship management Organizational skills IT Systems & applications support Manufacturing Senior level Training Cross-functional collaboration Bachelor's degree in computer science Project leadership Cross-functional team management Leadership Manufacturing company experience Communication skills Project stakeholder communication Cloud services Cross-functional communication Staff development Stakeholder management Performance evaluation

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Position Summary The ERP Manager is a seasoned IT leader responsible for the strategy, implementation, support, and continuous improvement of all ERP systems across Lerman Enterprises. This role leads a team of developers and functional analysts, providing direction, mentorship, and day-to-day management to ensure high-quality, business-aligned ERP solutions. The ideal candidate has a proactive, can-do approach to projects, strong communication skills, and drive to build a team of high achievers. Above all, this candidate needs to drive results and effectively manage multiple initiatives across multiple systems. This position serves as the primary bridge between IT and the business, partnering closely with operational and functional stakeholders to understand needs, prioritize initiatives, and position ERP systems as strategic enablers of business performance. Throughout projects, this position leads by example and plays a hands-on role when needed. The ERP Manager is equally comfortable guiding technical development work, facilitating process design, gaining alignment from business leaders, and orchestrating complex implementations involving internal and external resources. Key Responsibilities ERP Strategy & Ownership Own the ERP roadmap across all Lerman Enterprises entities, ensuring systems are aligned with current and future business needs Lead the planning, execution, and oversight of ERP implementations, upgrades, and major enhancements Evaluate and recommend ERP tools, modules, third-party integrations, and ISV solutions Establish and maintain governance processes for change management, release management, and system stability Business Partnership Partner with business leaders across operations, finance, sales, and other functional areas to gather requirements and translate them into effective ERP solutions Serve as a trusted advisor to stakeholders, proactively identifying opportunities to leverage ERP capabilities to improve business outcomes Communicate IT-related information clearly and effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences, including senior leadership Represent the ERP team in steering committees, project reviews, and cross-functional planning sessions Implementation & Support Oversee end-to-end ERP implementation projects, from requirements definition through go-live and hyper care Ensure the ERP team delivers robust, user-friendly solutions through sound design, testing, and deployment practices Manage ERP environments, including build, configuration, integration points, and application landscape Drive timely resolution of system issues by working collaboratively with developers and vendor support teams Manage ISV relationships and ensure third-party solutions are properly installed, maintained, and upgraded Team Leadership & Development Directly manage a team of developers and functional analysts, providing clear direction, coaching, and performance feedback Foster a collaborative team culture that values both technical excellence and business partnership Assess team training needs and create opportunities for professional development and career growth Participate in IT change management programs, performance evaluations, and staffing decisions Technical Oversight Provide technical leadership and architectural guidance to the development team, including review of solution designs and code Identify hardware and software infrastructure needs in partnership with IT infrastructure teams Advise on application integration strategy, data mapping, and extensibility considerations Take the lead on significant IT change initiatives of varying scale and complexity

Core Competencies Accountability Motivating Others Analytical Thinking Change Advocacy Business Partnership Building Effective Teams Priority Setting Problem Solving Requirements:

Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in computer science, MIS, or a related field 8+ years of experience managing ERP systems, including hands-on involvement in implementations, upgrades, and ongoing support 5+ years of experience leading IT teams, including direct management of technical and/or functional resources Demonstrated ability to manage internal and external resources in a unified ERP team structure Experience working directly with business stakeholders to define requirements and deliver solutions that meet operational objectives Strong understanding of ERP architecture, business processes, and integration patterns Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills Experience in the manufacturing industry Preferred Qualifications ? Experience with Invex or similar metals-industry ERP systems ? Experience with Plex ? Familiarity with project management tools (Jira or similar) ? Familiarity with modern integration tools, SQL, Azure DevOps, or cloud environments ? Familiarity with major cloud providers (Azure, AWS, or similar)