Our Client in Petaluma, has an immediate opportunity for an ERP Manager Consultant to assist with a new implementation project.
Duration: The expected duration is for 12-24 months.
Location: 100% onsite in Petaluma, CA
ROLE:
The ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) Project Manager manages the governance, functional, operational and technical aspects and processes associated with the ERP system, to include but not limited to vendor management; governance board(s); change management and upgrade processes; communication with and presentations to the Executive Steering Team. This work involves leading and facilitating the integration of ERP processes and procedures; planning and coordinating the change management processes required for the support of the Client's ERP systems essential for business operations; and collaborating and communicating with the functional departments.
Duties include:
Ensuring that the ERP systems meet business requirements and goals, fulfilling user requirements, and identifying and resolving systems issues;
Support of the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Chief People Officer, and working with the department directors in support of ERP operations;
Preparing and presenting activity and progress reports to the ERP Steering Team;
Ensuring a viable ERP Change Board is active and functioning appropriately, and utilizing and building on the ERP change management process; implementing business practices that support troubleshooting, streamlined workflow, and efficient use of the ERP systems, and managing the issues list;
Evaluating service proposals in order to identify appropriate staffing needs, and making appropriate recommendations;
Assisting with contracts negotiations with ERP software and service providers as needed;
Managing the service levels with the ERP vendors for prompt resolution and ongoing support;
Leading the evaluation, installation, configuration, and deployment of post-implementation ERP upgrades to existing applications;
Ensuring that ongoing ERP upgrades and system roadmaps align with enterprise infrastructure lifecycle planning, and that the technology is funded and in place to support the systems;
Configuration, or maintenance; serving as liaison with technical staff to assist with design specifications, program logic, and data conversions;
Coordinating feasibility studies for new ERP products, ensuring that ERP integration into systems meets functional requirements, system compliance, and interface specifications; and
Collaborating with functional system owners in the testing of ERP software programs and applications. This class performs related duties as required.