IT Project Manager - 12 Month Fixed Term

Position SummaryWe are seeking an experienced IT Project Manager to lead enterprise ERP implementations, upgrades, acquisitions, divestitures, and digital transformation initiatives across global business operations. The successful candidate will have extensive experience managing complex ERP programs, preferably involving SAP, Epicor (Kinetic), and/or Syteline (Infor CSI), while coordinating cross-functional business and IT teams through all phases of the project lifecycle.This role requires strong leadership, executive communication skills, vendor management experience, and the ability to deliver large-scale technology programs within scope, schedule, budget, and quality objectives.Ideal Candidate ProfileThe ideal candidate is an experienced IT Project Manager with a proven track record of leading complex ERP transformation programs in manufacturing or industrial environments. They possess deep knowledge of SAP, Epicor, or Syteline, excel in stakeholder management, and have successfully delivered acquisitions, divestitures, ERP consolidations, and enterprise modernization initiatives  Key ResponsibilitiesProgram & Project LeadershipLead end-to-end ERP implementation and transformation programs.Develop and maintain integrated project plans, schedules, budgets, resource plans, and governance documentation.Manage multiple concurrent projects across business units and geographic regions.Establish project governance, steering committees, status reporting, and executive dashboards.Drive issue resolution and decision-making with senior leadership.ERP ImplementationLead projects involving:SAP (ECC, S/4HANA preferred)Epicor ERP / KineticInfor Syteline (CloudSuite Industrial)ERP upgrades and migrationsGreenfield implementationsBrownfield migrationsMulti-site rolloutsLegacy ERP consolidationsCoordinate:FinanceSupply ChainManufacturingProcurementInventoryQualityCustomer ServiceWarehouse ManagementReporting & AnalyticsMergers, Acquisitions & DivestituresLead ERP activities supporting:Business acquisitionsBusiness carve-outsDivestituresTSA (Transition Service Agreement) executionDay 1 readinessERP separation planningData migrationMaster data governanceBusiness cutoversHypercare supportBusiness Process ImprovementPartner with business leaders to:Analyze current-state processesDesign future-state business processesIdentify automation opportunitiesImprove operational efficiencyStandardize global ERP processesReduce technical debtVendor & Partner ManagementManage relationships with:System IntegratorsERP implementation partnersSoftware vendorsInfrastructure providersManaged service providersResponsibilities include:Statement of Work (SOW) developmentBudget managementVendor performanceDeliverable acceptanceRisk managementContract oversightProject GovernanceDevelop and maintain:Executive dashboardsRAID logsFinancial forecastsResource plansMilestone reportingSteering Committee presentationsPortfolio reportingPMO governance documentationRisk ManagementIdentify and mitigate risks related to:Data migrationIntegrationSecurityInfrastructure readinessOrganizational changeBusiness continuityCutover planningProduction readinessCross Functional LeadershipCollaborate with:FinanceManufacturingSupply ChainProcurementHRLegalComplianceCyber SecurityInfrastructureEnterprise ArchitectureData & AnalyticsBusiness Process Owners