QAD · 3 weeks ago
Senior ERP Project Manager (East Coast/Midwest)
QAD Inc. is a leading provider of adaptive, cloud-based enterprise software and services for global manufacturing companies. The Senior ERP Project Manager will lead end-to-end ERP implementation projects, applying project management methodologies to ensure successful delivery while coordinating cross-functional teams and managing project governance.
Responsibilities
Lead end-to-end ERP implementation projects from initiation through go-live and post-deployment stabilization
Apply PMI project management methodologies (Initiating, Planning, Executing, Monitoring & Controlling, Closing) to ensure predictable, on-time, and on-budget delivery
Define and manage project scope, schedule, budget, risks, assumptions, and dependencies in alignment with the Statement of Work
Establish and maintain integrated project plans, including milestones, deliverables, resource assignments, and critical paths
Enforce formal change control processes to ensure all scope changes are documented, estimated, approved, and tracked
Facilitate project governance, including steering committee meetings, executive communications, and formal project status reporting
Participate in and deliver internal and customer-facing project reviews, including financial, delivery, and risk assessments
Coordinate cross-functional teams (functional consultants, technical resources, client stakeholders, and third-party vendors)
Ensure deliverables meet defined acceptance criteria and quality standards before the customer signs off
Proactively identify, escalate, and resolve project risks and issues using structured mitigation and contingency planning
Drive customer adoption and readiness through effective planning of testing, training, cutover, and go-live activities
Align service delivery with ITIL principles, particularly around incident, change, and release management during deployment
Maintain accurate project documentation and ensure compliance with internal delivery standards and contractual obligations
Leverage Professional Services Automation (PSA) systems (e.g., Certinia or equivalent) for project financials, forecasting, resourcing, and billing accuracy
Qualification
Required
Minimum 8 years of experience leading ERP implementations, preferably in manufacturing, distribution or supply-chain environments
Proven experience managing enterprise-level ERP projects (QAD; SAP, Oracle, or similar ERP experience acceptable)
Based in or supporting customers in the East and Central regions of the United States
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage executive and operational stakeholders
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple concurrent projects
Willingness and ability to travel up to 50% as required by project needs
Strong customer-facing skills with a consultative, results-driven mindset
Benefits
Medical, dental and vision coverage
401(k) plan with company match
Short-term and long-term disability coverage
Life insurance
Unlimited paid-time off
Parental leave
Well-being programs
Company
QAD
QAD offers cloud-based enterprise manufacturing and supply chain solutions.
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Funding
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unknown2021-06-28Acquired
1997-08-06IPO
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