Project Manager – ERP Implementations and Consulting Services

Solen Software Group is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead ERP software implementation and consulting projects for mid-sized and enterprise clients. The role involves delivering complex ERP solutions on time and within budget while ensuring exceptional client experiences and managing stakeholder relationships.

Responsibilities:

• Develop comprehensive project plans and work breakdown structure outlining scope, budget, resource allocation, and timelines. Risks and risk mitigation
• Bridge the gap between executive sponsors, steering committee, client project manager, department heads, IT teams, and external software vendors
• Identify potential roadblocks such as data migration issues or software limitations and establish mitigation strategies
• Manage system testing, data migration cycles, and the final go-live/cutover strategy
• Establish "hypercare" for a successful go-live then a transition plan to the regular support desk
• Work collaboratively in developing statements of work for projects
• Conflict management and resolution with team members
• Work closely with clients to gather and document business requirements, processes, and objectives
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including functional consultants, technical developers, data migration specialists, and quality assurance resources
• Facilitate workshops, status meetings, and executive steering committee updates
• Ensure adherence to project governance, change management, and best practices
• Manage client expectations and maintain strong relationships throughout the engagement
• Oversee data migration, system integration, testing, training, and go-live support activities
• Identify and mitigate project risks while proactively resolving issues
• Provide post-implementation support and transition to support teams as needed
• Contribute to continuous improvement of our ERP implementation methodology and templates

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field (MBA or equivalent experience preferred)
• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in Project Management, with at least 3 years focused on ERP software implementations or similar enterprise systems
• Proven track record successfully delivering full-cycle ERP implementations (phases from discovery through go-live and hypercare)
• Experience with at least one major ERP platform (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics 365, Syspro, Infor, Epicor, Sage, or similar)
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies (PMBOK, Agile/Scrum, Waterfall, or hybrid approaches)
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to travel to client sites as required (typically 10 -20%)
• Experience implementing SYSPRO ERP (strongly preferred)
• PMP, PRINCE2, or other relevant project management certifications
• Prior consulting services background (Big 4, mid-market, or boutique ERP consulting firm)
• Experience in one or more industry verticals such as manufacturing, distribution, or wholesale
• Knowledge of SQL, data migration tools, integration platforms (e.g., Boomi, MuleSoft), AI platforms, and reporting tools