Project Manager -ERP

Job Title: Project manager

Location: Brentwood, TN

Type: Contract

**ONSITE**

**LOCALS HIGHLY PREFERRED**

**MUST HAVE EXP in ERP IMPLEMENTATION**

**MUST HAVE GOOD FINANCIAL DOMAIN EXPERIENCE**

Job summary

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead an ERP implementation. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in managing large, cross-functional teams, overseeing Application modernization, ERP deployments and rollouts. The role requires excellent Project Management, Allocation and Task management, stakeholder management, risk mitigation strategies, and the ability to drive projects to successful completion within scope, budget, and timelines.

Key Responsibilities

Project Leadership & Execution

• Lead and manage ERP rollout or brownfield implementation projects, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Develop and maintain project plans, roadmaps, and timelines while tracking key deliverables and milestones and resource allocations and utilization.
• Coordinate with technical and business teams.
• Ensure compliance with security, compliance, and industry best practices during implementation.

Team & Stakeholder Management

• Manage and mentor teams, including internal staff, external vendors, and consultants.
• Work closely with executive leadership, functional heads, and IT teams to drive project success.
• Facilitate effective communication across teams, ensuring transparency in project progress and risks.

Risk & Issue Management

• Proactively identify project risks, dependencies, and roadblocks, implementing mitigation strategies.
• Handle escalations, conflicts, and scope changes efficiently to maintain project alignment.
• Drive post-implementation reviews and lessons-learned sessions to improve future projects.

Budget & Resource Management

• Develop and manage project budgets, resource allocation.
• Optimize resource utilization across multiple workstreams while balancing project constraints.
• Ensure cost-effective solutions without compromising project quality and objectives.

Process & Continuous Improvement

• Implement best practices in Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid methodologies to drive project efficiency.
• Drive process optimization and automation initiatives to enhance Project success.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize workflows and operational efficiencies.

Qualifications & Experience

• 8 years of experience in project management, with a focus on ERP rollouts, brownfield implementations and IT transformations.
• Proven experience managing large teams (20 members) across multiple locations.
• Strong expertise in ERP systems like SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or other enterprise platforms
• Experience with migrations, integrations, and digital transformation initiatives.
• Proficiency in project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, SAFe, or hybrid approaches).
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and risk assessment abilities.
• PMI,PMP, PRINCE2, or Certified Scrum Master (CSM) is a plus.

Preferred Experience

• Background in manufacturing, retail, healthcare, or financial services.