The Project Manager will guide the client in implementing an ERP throughout the project life cycle.

In conjunction with the client's PMO the responsibilities of the Project Manager include:

• Build project plans and schedule resources
• Perform Weekly implementation status calls
• Provide Project Risk Analysis to client
• Maintain overall control of the schedule, budget and scope
• Ensure that project plans and project deliverables are based on approved and agreed-upon requirements
• Ensure that sufficient resources and funding are available for executing all project activities
• Prepare the management deliverables (Project Plan, Project Change Requests, and Project Lists); and use these deliverables to conduct the project
• Notify the client PMO of non-resolvable issues and submit recommendations to resolve them
• Maintain regular contact with the PMO, providing the status of project progress
• Track the status of deliverables and any decisions made regarding Project Change Requests and outstanding issues
• Ensure that commitments and changes to obligations resulting from the requirements are negotiated with affected groups
• For approved Project Change Requests, update the appropriate documents and project work plan to reflect changes in requirements and commitments
• Champion and adhere to client's solution implementation methodology
• Assist with the development of Project Management disciplines as required?

Required skills/background:

• Proven success in ERP software project implementation and deployment
• Superior organizational, project management and time management skills.
• Customer-centric, results-oriented, self-starter, and able to work independently.
• High level of proficiency in MS Office, MS Project
• Experience in managing stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to manage project risk
• Ability to manage expectations and establishes a solid working relationship with Senior Management and executives
• Leadership skills
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills
• May work at client site from time to time. Ability to travel up to 35%.

Highly desired:

• 5+ years of Manufacturing and Distribution software implementation experience in multi-company/multi-site environment
• Strong troubleshooting skills
• Fluency in oral and written English
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills
• Solid organizational and time management skills
• No restrictions on the ability to obtain visas for travel outside of the country of residence
• Bachelor's Degree in Business or Computer Science or equivalent work experience