Technical Project Manager: ERP migration/implementation to include manufacturing OR supply chain strongly preferred - KORE1 Technologies
Cleveland, OH
About the Job
NO C2C CANDIDATES. AND NO, I CAN'T HIRE YOUR CONSULTANTS ON A W2 BASIS. IF YOU EMAIL ME TO ASK, YOU WILL BE BLOCKED AS SPAM.
THIS JOB IS PARTIAL ONSITE (20%) IN CLEVELAND, OH & SALEM, NH.
- ONSITE IS HEAVILY TIED TO SCOPING, GO-LIVE, UAT, & DATA VALIDATION.
- SOME WEEKS THERE MIGHT NOT BE TRAVEL.
- OTHER WEEKS IT COULD BE UP TO 1 WEEK AT A TIME.
- CANDIDATES MUST BE LOCATED WITHIN THE STATE OF OH OR NEARBY STATES (EDT/EST BASED) WHERE TRAVEL ISN'T TOO DIFFICULT.
- TRAVEL REIMBURSEMENT PROVIDED.
ITAR REQUIREMENTS: This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e., 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.
KORE1, a nationwide provider of staffing and recruiting solutions, has an immediate opening for a Technical Project Manager: ERP migration/implementation to include manufacturing OR supply chain strongly preferred
We are looking for a Project Manager to assist in the migration from SAP to another ERP for one of our sites. The role of the Project Manager will be to execute the project and deliver the desired outcomes in an effective and profession manner. This is a contractual project-based engagement for an initial term of 12 months. You will be responsible for the overall successful delivery of this project including its support, operations, and key vendor relationships. You may be called upon to manage other smaller initiatives, time permitting.
Candidates for this position usually have five or more years of experience implementing enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, along with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to communicate clearly with coworkers across an organization. Experience with IFS Cloud ERP a plus.
Candidates for this position usually have five or more years of experience implementing enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, along with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to communicate clearly with coworkers across an organization. Experience with IFS Cloud ERP a plus.
Essential duties and/or Functions: (Essential Functions/basic job duties that must be able to be performed with or without reasonable accommodation
- Understanding the project scope, schedule, deliverables
- Communications, communications, communications
- End to end program management - planning, execution, control, and closure using company's technologies project methodology
- Interfacing with the ERP implementation partner who will work remotely and 3rd party consulting team
- Transition and change management - pre, during and post project implementation
- Project stakeholder management - working closely with internal and external stakeholders;
- Internal/External partner relationship management - maintaining a healthy working relationship without compromising on deliverables and outcomes
- Project scope and schedule management
- Driving project reviews and mitigating risks with due diligence and a data driven approach
- Escalating project issues and risks to the senior management when needed
- Contributing to the delivery of all aspects of the project, reporting on activities
- Reporting, analysing, and resolving issues related to the implementation, stakeholders, and project operations that may impact service quality; ensuring that stakeholders' questions and problems are resolved properly and quickly;
- Budget management
- Responsible for creation of training materials, and provision of training to end users on the IFS system
- Coordinating all meetings and planning in our agile 2-week sprint approach
Qualifications:
- A bachelors degree in Computer Science or other related discipline
- Relevant certifications (PMP for example) are a plus.
- 5+ years of Project Management experience that includes:
- Project scoping
- Creation of project schedule / plans / related artifacts
- Strength is managing projects within budget and on schedule
- Project budget management
- Experience managing project risks / dependencies
- Experience creating weekly status reports
- Experience with Agile methodologies
- ERP implementation / migration project delivery strongly preferred
- Detailed knowledge of ERP product area, manufacturing and/or distribution modules
- In lieu of ERP experience we would consider a strongly technology Project Manager that's worked on a variety of projects, idealing involving application migration / implementation / data migration, etc.
- Good communication, interpersonal and presentation skills
- Self-motivated able to prioritise tasks and manage own time efficiently
- Proven ability to work independently or as part of a team
- Investigative and inquisitive mind and attention to detail
- Collaboration
- Time management
- Critical thinking
- Problem Solving
- Adaptability
Internal Relationships:
- Internal IT Team
- Internal manufacturing site
External Relationships:
- 3rd party consulting team
ITAR REQUIREMENTS: This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e., 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.
Compensation depends on experience but is typically $50-75/hr W2. Only candidates with ERP experience will be considered for the top of the range.
ABOUT KORE1
Specializing in professional and technical recruiting, KORE1 is committed to supporting top IT, Engineering, Creative, Scientific, Accounting and Finance professionals in their career paths. We build deep relationships with leading companies, connecting them to exceptional talent every day. With extensive industry expertise and unmatched opportunities, our goal is to provide a unique experience for our contractors and consultants as they prepare for their next role. We are passionate about matching the right people with the right companies.
Specializing in professional and technical recruiting, KORE1 is committed to supporting top IT, Engineering, Creative, Scientific, Accounting and Finance professionals in their career paths. We build deep relationships with leading companies, connecting them to exceptional talent every day. With extensive industry expertise and unmatched opportunities, our goal is to provide a unique experience for our contractors and consultants as they prepare for their next role. We are passionate about matching the right people with the right companies.
Kore1 provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Kore1 complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Kore1 expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Kore1's employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.
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