ERP Program Manager
Top $5B retailer is seeking an experienced ERP Program Manager responsible for leading an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) initiative with a charter to enable transparency across IT proceses and costs, an integrated delivery model, adoption of enterprise continuous integration, and a standardized release management process.
The ERP Program Manager will be responsible for initiating an ERP Program Office and managing and overseeing the program to enable federated execution across IT to an aligned model. The ERP Program Manager will be required to work across the IT organization to bring a series of efforts into alignment with the strategic goal.
Business Requirements– works with business units to understand business needs and ensures that ERP strategy and standards meet the needs of the business.
ERP Products– identifies products that meets the needs of the business. Understands and communicates product capabilities, roadmaps, and issues as appropriate. Ensures ERP standards meet the needs of the business in the following areas: Functionality, Total Cost of Ownership, Security of Data and Functionality, Technology
ERP Vendors– works with Vendors and helps to establish strategic vendor relationships with selected ERP vendors
ERP Best Practices– helps establish best practices for implementation and business processes
Vendor and Product Performance– works with businesses to ensure that vendors and products perform at a high level
Communications– Communicates ERP strategies and standards
Product Selection– provides stakeholders with materials they need to make ERP choices from among the standards
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business or related field.
*10+ years’ experience working in Information Technology. Must have a background that includes advancing levels of management and leadership.
* 8+ years’ experience with ERP systems including implementation and production support.
* Must be able to provide clear examples of successfully delivered major IT change initiatives. Experience managing or overseeing IT projects.