ERP Project Manager – Strategic Information Group

About Strategic Information Group

Strategic Information Group is a premier supplier of Enterprise Software Solutions (ERP, QMS, & CRM) and related consulting services in North America and Europe. Our customers are leading manufacturers who are looking for industry experience, best practices, and proven methodologies to guide them to successful implementations. We are passionate about what we do, and our customers range from start-ups to multi-national manufacturers. You will be joining a team of “A Players” who are driven, professional project managers.

What We Are Looking For

In a word, a Leader. Someone who excels at managing ERP implementations and has a portfolio of delivering successful ERP projects. The successful candidate must be comfortable leading diverse teams of resources, conducting basic project management tasks, and manage multiple implementations at the same time.

Many of these teams are remote, so being able to lead meetings remotely is as important as leading a team in-person. Be ready to show your smile on camera!

If you have experience with QAD, great! If you don’t but have experience managing other ERP or SaaS solutions, we definitely want to talk with you.

Qualifications for the Role

Experience managing successful ERP projects from kick-off to post Go Live support.

QAD knowledge preferred but SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Epicor, Infor, Sage, JD Edwards or other ERP manufacturing solutions are applicable.

Experience managing SaaS implementations.

Proven ability to manage a project to the Statement of Work (SOW) and within the budget by utilizing methods for project governance of risk, scope creep, and change control.

A background in the Life Sciences, Automotive, Electronics, Consumer Products, Food & Beverage, or Industrial manufacturing industries.

Ability to quickly absorb and then execute new methodologies and concepts.

Familiar with waterfall project management methodologies.

Executive-level communication skills with an ability to speak to C-level audiences, Directors, and diverse user groups about the software & implementation processes.

A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent degree in an applicable field from an internationally accredited university.

Experience with MS Project a plus.

PMP Certification a plus.

Remote location in the United States – must be near a major US airport. Some travel required.

What Will Make You Stand Out

A calming personality, mixed with confidence and enthusiasm, and makes team members want to follow where you lead.

Experience with FDA software validation a plus.

Demonstrated ability to “cut through the noise” to help the team address project challenges as they arise.

You should excel at being efficient, whether running a meeting, managing the various tasks associated to the project, and multiple projects at once.

The ability to understand your teams’ skills and be able to delegate and assign tasks by assessing your team skills, strengths, and weaknesses.

Experience managing global, multi-national teams.

What You Will be Doing in the Role

Project planning and kickoff tasks following SIG’s methodology.

Facilitate weekly meetings & set the overall cadence and tone of the project.

Coordinate resources, schedules, and deliverables with the customer’s project manager, project team, and SIG colleagues.

Manage the overall project schedule, budget, and milestones.

Assist with identifying and mitigating project risk.

Organize, conduct, or participate in project Steering Committee meetings

Perform Quality Control Check Points on the project using SIG’s methodology.

Work closely with Sales and Customer Success team to resolve any customer satisfaction issues as the rise.

Develop a “trusted advisor” role with our customers and be a key player in the overall success of the customer.

As part of the project management team, you will participate in monthly team meetings covering various topics such as updates to methodology tools, best practices, strategic objectives, goals, etc.

Obtain software certifications and complete training on relevant software updates.

We offer a competitive base salary plus significant bonus compensation paid on a quarterly basis.

NOTE- salary range supplies reflects base salary range only (not inclusive of bonus compensation)

This is a full-time employment position. Candidates should be eligible to work for any employer in the UK or Ireland. Travel required is up to 40% on average.