Tech Lead ERP Applications

Tech Lead ERP Applications other titles can be ( Enterprise Apps Specialist or ERP Solutions Architect or IT Service Delivery Specialist or Solutions Architect ERP-Manufacturing

• Location: Hybrid Remote 2-days per week) located in Minneapolis, MN or Chicago, IL

Must have:

• ( non-manager role hands-on lead or specialist ) 6+ years of experience in tech lead or similar roles leading ERP applications integration projects in manufacturing, IT service delivery, and solutions architecture experience

• Experience in enterprise applications within ERP environments in manufacturing, supply chain, or procurement contexts (Epicor, NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, or similar).
• Demonstrated success leading ERP transformations or consolidation initiatives.
• Hands-on with end-to-end IT service delivery for ERP Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Procurement applications.
• Manufacturing, ERP , CRM or similar industries Must have longevity at the companies no short term durations
• Big 5 Consulting firms is a nice to have must have longevity at the companies, no short projects (Deloitte, KPMG, Accenture, PWC, Earnst & Young

Hands-on tech lead with service operations across multiple ERP platforms, work with roadmaps for consolidation into a standardized end-state solution, and partner closely with Operations and Supply Chain leadership to enable scalable, efficient business processes.

Key Responsibilities

Service Delivery & Operations

• Hands-on with end-to-end IT service delivery for Operations, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Procurement applications.
• Hands-on day-to-day system operations, enhancements, and support across a diverse ERP environment.
• Establish SLAs, KPIs, and service governance to ensure system availability, performance, and reliability.

Roadmap & Transformation Leadership

• Define and govern the multi-year applications roadmap for Operations and Supply Chain systems.
• Lead projects to streamline and standardize business processes across disparate ERP systems.
• Drive the execution of ERP consolidation initiatives toward a unified, scalable platform.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and solutions to enable supply chain visibility, manufacturing efficiency, and procurement automation.

Team Leadership & Vendor Management

• Build, mentor, and lead an IT applications support and delivery team aligned to Operations and Supply Chain.
• Manage vendor and system integrator relationships to ensure consistent, high-quality service delivery.
• Oversee contracts, licensing, and vendor performance against agreed outcomes.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Serve as the primary IT liaison to Operations, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Procurement leadership.
• Translate business requirements into IT solutions that deliver measurable value.
• Provide transparent communication on roadmap progress, project status, and system performance to senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor s degree in Information Systems, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or related field (Master s preferred).
• 6+ years of IT applications management experience with IT service delivery, ERP Enterprise Apps or Solutions Archtiecture roles
• Proven track record leading in hands-on ERP environments in manufacturing, supply chain, or procurement contexts (Epicor, NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, or similar).
• Demonstrated success leading ERP transformation or consolidation initiatives.
• Strong vendor management and project leadership experience.
• Knowledge of manufacturing execution systems (MES), supply chain planning, or procurement solutions
• Excellent communication, leadership, and change management skills.

Key Competencies

• Strategic thinker with ability to align IT applications to business operations and growth goals.
• Strong knowledge of supply chain, manufacturing, and procurement processes.
• Skilled at balancing operational stability with transformation initiatives.
• Capable of influencing senior leadership and building consensus across functions.
• Experienced in high-growth, global, or multi-ERP environments.