IT ERP Project Manager

The IT ERP Project Manager is responsible for planning, leading, and executing enterprise resource planning (ERP) projects across finance, supply chain, operations, HR, and other business functions. This role ensures successful deployment, enhancement, and integration of ERP systems by coordinating cross‑functional teams, managing project scope, and aligning technology solutions to business requirements. The position combines strong project management discipline with deep ERP functional and technical knowledge.

Key ResponsibilitiesProject Leadership & DeliveryLead end‑to‑end ERP implementation, upgrade, and enhancement projects, ensuring they meet scope, schedule, and quality targets.

Define project roadmaps, timelines, dependencies, resource requirements, and budgets.

Coordinate all phases of the project lifecycle, including planning, requirements gathering, design, testing, deployment, and post‑go‑live support.

Facilitate communication between IT, business stakeholders, vendors, and system integrators.

ERP Functional & Technical OversightTranslate business requirements into ERP configurations, workflows, integrations, and data models.

Oversee design decisions relating to modules such as Finance (AP/AR/GL), Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Procurement, HR/Payroll, CRM, and Reporting.

Manage system integrations with third-party applications (API, EDI, and middleware).Ensure proper data migration processes, cleansing, validation, and cutover execution.

Risk, Compliance & Quality ManagementIdentify project risks, define mitigation plans, and ensure escalation processes are followed.

Maintain documentation including project plans, change requests, test scripts, training materials, and SOPs.

Support SOX, audit, cybersecurity, and data privacy requirements relevant to ERP operations.

Stakeholder Engagement & Change ManagementEngage business leaders to prioritize features, manage expectations, and ensure solution alignment with strategic goals.

Lead UAT cycles, training sessions, and go‑live readiness assessments.

Coordinate change management activities to drive adoption and minimize business disruption.

Operational SupportProvide oversight for ERP support processes, issue resolution, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Monitor system usage and performance, identifying opportunities to optimize workflows and automate manual processes.