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Job Title: ERP Program Director – Digital Transformation ( Energy & Utilities)
Location: New York, NY (full onsite)
Role Overview
We are seeking an accomplished ERP Program Director to lead a large-scale digital transformation initiative within the Energy & Utility sector. The ideal candidate will oversee end-to-end implementation of ERP systems (such as NetSuite or Oracle Cloud), drive process modernization, and ensure alignment between business objectives and technology outcomes. This role requires a strategic leader with proven experience managing System Integrator (SI) partners, global stakeholders, and complex enterprise programs.
Key Responsibilities
Location: New York, NY (full onsite)
Role Overview
We are seeking an accomplished ERP Program Director to lead a large-scale digital transformation initiative within the Energy & Utility sector. The ideal candidate will oversee end-to-end implementation of ERP systems (such as NetSuite or Oracle Cloud), drive process modernization, and ensure alignment between business objectives and technology outcomes. This role requires a strategic leader with proven experience managing System Integrator (SI) partners, global stakeholders, and complex enterprise programs.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the enterprise-wide ERP transformation program, ensuring alignment with corporate strategy, financial goals, and regulatory frameworks.
- Partner with SI vendors, business leaders, and functional heads to define and deliver the implementation roadmap.
- Drive program governance, milestone tracking, risk management, and stakeholder communication across all regions.
- Oversee solution design for Finance, Supply Chain, Asset Management, and Project Accounting modules tailored for Oil & Energy operations.
- Establish data migration, integration, and change management strategies to ensure seamless transition from legacy systems.
- Ensure the program delivers measurable business value through operational efficiency, process automation, and data-driven insights.
- Manage program budgets, vendor contracts, and performance of SI partners against SLAs and KPIs.
- Champion digital adoption, workforce enablement, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Report progress to executive leadership, providing transparency on delivery health, costs, and benefits realization.
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or Information Systems (MBA preferred).
- 15 years of experience in ERP implementation or transformation programs, with at least 5 years in a Program Director or equivalent leadership role.
- Deep understanding of ERP systems (NetSuite) and their application in Energy & Utility operations.
- Proven track record managing SI partners and multi-million-dollar ERP programs in complex, global environments.
- Strong background in finance, procurement, and asset-intensive business processes.
- Exceptional stakeholder management, communication, and executive reporting skills.
- Experience driving AI, analytics, and automation initiatives within ERP ecosystems is a plus.
- PMP / PgMP / Prosci or equivalent program management certification.
- Experience with M&A integrations, cloud migration, and data governance frameworks.
- Strategic mindset with the ability to bridge business, technology, and operations