Business Modernization - Project Manager - ERP Operations -

Description

The company designs and builds high-performance motion and control products, and its teams work on technically demanding problems in a setting where people trust each other to act well.

The role is based onsite in Buffalo, NY and reports to the GVP of Finance.

The Business Modernization Program Project Manager plans and delivers assigned ERP modernization workstreams or releases. You keep scope, schedule, resources, risks and dependencies under active control across the implementation lifecycle, working alongside the Business Process Champion and the Data Lead for ERP Operations to keep execution disciplined and aligned with program objectives, milestones and governance.

You coordinate cross-functional teams that include business stakeholders, IT, system integrators and third-party partners, bringing transparency and predictability to the work and spotting and reducing risks early to support adoption, go-live and stabilization.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain detailed project plans that fit the integrated modernization program schedule, milestones and governance model.
• Lead your assigned ERP projects or workstreams through the Prepare, Explore, Realize, Deploy and Hypercare phases.
• Track daily tasks, milestones and issues, and resolve problems as they come up.
• Manage project scope against approved designs and follow formal change control.
• Identify, assess and manage project risks, issues and dependencies, escalating to the Modernization Program Manager with clear mitigation options.
• Coordinate cross-workstream dependencies with peer Project Leads so delivery stays integrated.
• Coordinate business, IT, system integrator and third-party resources to deliver on time and at high quality.
• Help functional and technical teams work together effectively.
• Work closely with Solution Architecture, Functional Leads and Organizational Change Management (OCM) to align delivery and adoption.
• Prepare accurate status reports, forecasts and issue updates that meet program reporting standards.
• Maintain the RAID log for your project area(s).
• Make sure the program's governance, delivery methodology and quality standards are followed.
• Support testing cycles, defect resolution, cutover planning and go-live readiness.
• Make sure deliverables meet quality standards and win acceptance from business stakeholders.
• Support knowledge transfer and handover to sustain and operations teams after go-live.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in Business, Information Systems, Engineering or a related field. Equivalent experience may be considered.
• 5+ years of project management experience on implementations or major modernization initiatives. ERP implementation experience is preferred.
• Proven experience managing ERP projects or significant ERP workstreams across several implementation phases.
• Solid knowledge of ERP implementation lifecycles and structured methods such as SAP Activate or an equivalent.
• Demonstrated ability to manage schedules, scope, risks, issues and dependencies in complex environments.
• Experience working with system integrators and coordinating internal and external delivery teams.
• Clear communication with both business and technical stakeholders.
• Proficiency with project and reporting tools such as MS Project, Smartsheet, Jira or similar.
• Strong organization, analysis and problem-solving skills, with close attention to detail.

Conditions

Onsite in Buffalo, NY.

Base salary range: $105,000.00 to $140,000.00 per year. Actual pay depends on factors including location, experience and performance. The range is one part of the total compensation package, which may also include annual bonuses, an employee stock purchase plan, an open paid time off policy and region-specific benefits.

This position requires access to U.S. export-controlled information.

Unsolicited agency submissions are not accepted. Agencies must be invited by the Talent Acquisition Team and have signed terms in place before submitting any candidate. Otherwise, resumes sent directly to any employee or affiliate will not qualify for a fee and become the property of the company.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, bonus opportunities, a matching 401k, and access to an Employee Stock Purchase Plan in select locations, along with Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts.
• Flexible paid time off, holidays, a parental leave program and relocation assistance.
• Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, an Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) and other supplemental coverage.
• Tuition assistance, mentorship, coaching, leadership development and other personal growth programs.
• A warm, respectful, family-like culture built on 12 core values, with several employee-led Employee Resource Groups open to everyone.