Senior Project Manager

As a Senior Project Manager at our client, you will be responsible for leading the full lifecycle of ERP implementation. This encompasses everything from planning and customizing the ERP system for manufacturing excellence to managing M&A integrations and ensuring data migration from legacy systems. You will also coordinate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to align system capabilities with business goals, while overseeing the project scope, budget, and timelines.

To qualify for the Senior Project Manager position at our client, candidates should possess extensive experience managing ERP implementations, ideally with a focus on manufacturing systems. A strong understanding of advanced planning, scheduling, inventory management, and supply chain operations is essential. Additionally, experience with M&A integration processes, excellent project management skills, and strong communication abilities are crucial for this role.

During the ERP implementation at our client, you can expect a dynamic environment where teamwork and collaboration are key. You’ll lead the entire process, ensuring smooth integration of newly acquired businesses while optimizing advanced planning and scheduling. Your role will involve frequent interactions with various stakeholders, hands-on involvement with technology, and proactive management of risks and challenges to ensure a successful rollout.

The Senior Project Manager role is crucial for our client’s growth, especially as they expand through M&A. By successfully leading the ERP implementation, you will streamline operations and enhance efficiency across all business units, enabling smoother integrations of newly acquired companies. This will not only improve operational effectiveness but also drive the overall success of the organization, positioning it for greater competitiveness in the market.

The Senior Project Manager position at our client stands out due to its high-impact nature, where you will take ownership of a mission-critical project. Unlike standard roles, this position allows you to work closely with both technology and business teams in a fast-paced, growth-focused environment, providing a chance to influence significant operational changes and directly contribute to the company’s trajectory.

In your response, emphasize your experience in managing ERP projects from start to finish. Discuss your planning strategies, your method for customizing the ERP to fit business needs, and how you engage cross-functional teams throughout the process.

Share specific examples of how you have successfully integrated ERP systems during mergers and acquisitions, highlighting the steps you took to harmonize processes and ensure data migration was smooth, which ultimately contributed to business continuity.

Discuss specific examples of challenges such as data quality issues or resistance to change. Explain the strategies you employed to identify the root causes and how you engaged with teams to find effective solutions, showcasing your problem-solving skills.

Discuss your project management skills, including how you track progress against the project plan, manage resources efficiently, and communicate with stakeholders about changes in scope that may affect the timeline and budget.

Explain the importance of clear and ongoing communication with stakeholders at all levels. Highlight methods such as regular updates, feedback sessions, and using project management tools that enable transparency in project status.

Provide insights into your experience with ERP customization specific to manufacturing. Talk about techniques for optimizing scheduling, inventory management, and efficiency tracking that you have implemented in past projects.

List the various ERP tools and technologies you have worked with, emphasizing any relevant systems like Infor Syteline. Mention your experience in API integrations and third-party system connections to illustrate your technical proficiency.

Discuss your approach to change management during ERP rollouts, including training users, providing ongoing support, and creating documentation that eases the transition. Highlight your ability to engage users and address their concerns.

Share a detailed story of an ERP project, focusing on your role, the project's objectives, challenges faced, and how your leadership and strategies led to a successful outcome.

Express your adaptability and how you thrive under pressure. Discuss the importance of setting clear priorities, the value of agile methodologies, and how you maintain a focus on delivering results while navigating a dynamic landscape.