IT Project Manager – ERP

Location

Irvine, CA

Type

Contract

Duration

6+ months

Start Date

Immediately

Skills

Project Management, PMO, Bachelors degree, leadership, implementations, migrations, ERP, Oracle, vendor management

Reference #

Job-11810

Job Description

Information Technology Project Manager will be responsible for leading and coordinating cross-functional teams to deliver a complex, mission critical ERP implementation to streamline and optimize business operations.

Overview
* Duration: 6 month to start, extendable
* Start: Immediate
* Location: Local to Irvine, CA (5 days/week onsite with flexibility)
* Compensation: Starting at $75/hr W2 plus benefits; W2 contract only, no C2C

IT PM ensures the successful execution of this ERP initiative by managing scope, schedules, budgets, resources, and risks, while delivering measurable results aligned with the company goals.
* Works collaboratively with internal stakeholders, external vendors, and IT teams, balancing company needs with IT capabilities to achieve efficient and effective outcomes.
* This role is critical in ensuring the consistent delivery of high-quality projects that enhance company operations and strategic initiatives.
* The successful candidate will partner closely with senior leadership and department heads while demonstrating project ownership through implementation and post-go-live support.

Primary Responsibilities
* Manage and oversee the execution of projects from initiation to closure, ensuring adherence to scope, budget, and schedule.
* Develop and manage project plans, schedules, and budgets for IT initiatives.
* Define project scope, goals, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders.
* Monitor project progress, milestones, and risks to ensure successful delivery.
* Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure clear communication and alignment of project objectives.
* Conduct regular project status meetings and provide routine updates to stakeholders and senior leadership, highlighting key milestones, issues, risks, and achievements.
* Ensure adherence to PMO policies and best practices.
* Coordinate vendor selection and evaluation processes, including demos, comparisons, and implementation timelines.
* Oversee project financials, ensuring visibility into budgeting, forecasting, and performance against plan.
* Manage vendors and hold them accountable for their delivery activities.
* Capture lessons learned, promote continuous improvement, and obtain final project approvals.
* Facilitate change requests to ensure approval and alignment on the impacts of change on scope, schedule and budget.
* Coordinate resources across multiple teams, including IT, business units, and external vendors and contractors, to ensure optimal utilization and project success.
* Prepare and deliver executive-level presentations to communicate project progress, outcomes, and strategic recommendations.

Knowledge And Skills
* General understanding of information technology environments, with emphasis on ERP applications, and integrated systems.
* Solid understanding of software development practices, methodologies, tools, and quality processes.
* Ability to maintain quality standards while working in a high-volume, fast-paced environment
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills at a C Suite level
* Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multitasking skills
* Collaboration with stakeholders to understand business needs, processes, and data sources.
* Able to identify and coordinate cross-project dependencies.

Education and Experience:
* Bachelor’s degree preferred, advanced degree highly desirable
* 10+ years’ experience managing enterprise technology projects, initiatives and implementations / integrations.
* At least 3 years of experience managing enterprise ERP systems implementations / integrations such as Oracle, JDE, or SAP
* Experience with other technologies such as Salesforce, MuleSoft and Snowflake are a plus.
* Experience in Manufacturing, Plant Operations, Commercial Products, Supply Chain a plus
* PMI or other project management experience and certifications are a plus
* Proficiency in computer applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
* Advanced Proficiency in Microsoft Project, ServiceNow or similar planning tool

Please apply today! #LI-LS1 #LI-DNI

For more information, please email: Job-11810@thecarreraagency.com