PURPOSE
The ERP Project Manager provides leadership and support to the Global ERP Project by working closely with cross-functional business leads, technical teams, vendor partners, and peers to manage, plan, document, implement, and support internal and global initiatives. This role will manage all aspects of the global ERP project.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
- Plan and manage project strategy, tasks, teams, and resources
- Follow best practices, techniques, and tools for project planning, execution, ongoing milestone & deliverable tracking, risk assessment & mitigation, communication, and key performance metrics
- Adhere to project governance & oversight and help drive accountability to achieve project milestones and overall project outcomes
- Identify and assess project risks, define mitigation strategies, and manage change with the stakeholder requirements to deliver results on-time and within budget
- Communicate project status and escalate issues as appropriate. Help ensure tradeoffs and priorities are well-understood by key stakeholders during decision making
- Conduct post project follow-ups to identify successful & unsuccessful project elements, and opportunities for improvement
- Determine and manage stakeholder needs and expectations
- Help determine root cause of project impediments and develop corrective action plans
- All other duties as assigned
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Off-hour meetings and work to accommodate global time zones
- Carry mobile phone during work and off-hours
- Collaborative team environment in a shared workspace
- General office, computer room, warehouse, and factory areas
- Infrequent off-hours work and local/international travel as required
- Able to sit for extended periods of time
- Minimum lifting requirements of 15 pounds
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent verifiable education/work experience
- 5+ years of success in a comparable role
- Experience with ERP migrations preferred, especially Microsoft Dynamics
- Project Management certification (e.g. PMP, CAPM, CSM, etc.)
- Experience with global projects a plus
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong attention to detail and interest in accuracy
- Ability to travel abroad
For Internal Use Only: IT001
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent verifiable education or work experience
- 5+ years of success in a comparable project management role
- Project management certification such as PMP, CAPM, or CSM
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong attention to detail and interest in accuracy
- Ability to travel abroad
- Experience with ERP migrations, especially Microsoft Dynamics
- Experience with global projects
What We Do
SMC Corporation of America is the North American arm of SMC Corporation, a global manufacturer of pneumatic, control, and process components used in industrial automation. Its product portfolio includes air cylinders and solenoid valves, while its sales and engineering organization supports automation, controls, and process applications. The company serves industrial customers through manufacturing, technical expertise, and sales operations across the United States and Canada.
