Director of IT

Innovative and fast-growing company embarking on digital transformation is seeking a project manager to assist in the development of a new manufacturing ERP system. We are looking for an experienced IT manager with a minimum 5 years’ experience in a multi-plant, made-to-order, manufacturing environment to guide the implementation of new manufacturing ERP. Experience with implementing at least one ERP packages is a must. The ideal candidate will have experience working with ERP projects and have the ability to grow into a broader IT leadership role post-implementation.

Responsibilities:

Take leadership role in working with manufacturing and IT teams to:

· Responsible for managing large, strategic ERP projects from initiation through delivery and leading internal and external project team members on implementation, migration, enhancement, or integration projects that often involve business process reengineering

· Analyzes user project proposals to include identifying potential problem areas and recommends optimum approaches for project path.

• Create relevant and trackable project plans
• Schedule and conduct weekly status meeting and report out
• Manage Issues Log and take responsibility for quick issue resolution
• Identify Risks and ensure proper plans are in place to mitigate
• Communicate up to senior management status, issues and next steps
• Assume vendor management role for key vendors including ensuring contract compliance and management of scope changes
• Work with Team Leader to develop staff development plans

Qualifications:

• Five years project management experience
• Manufacturing experience a must
• Familiarity with at least one ERP platform (SAP, Oracle, Dynamics, etc)
• Experience working with traditional package implementations
• Knowledge of formal project management techniques
• Experience in managing multiple projects simultaneously
• PMP or Agile certification a plus
• Clear and concise written and verbal communication skills
• Analytical, multi-tasking and problem-solving skills
• Good negotiating skills