Director of ERP

• Manage the day-to-day operations of our client's enterprise resource planning ERP department.
• Design and deploy long term strategic plans to enable efficient, cost effective enterprise wide information processing and communication technologies.
• Oversee operational and strategic planning for the JD Edwards function, including business requirements gathering, project planning, and effective resource allocation.
• Prepare, track, and manage annual capital and expense budgets for JDE initiatives.
• Assess, negotiate, and manage purchases for enterprise software, hardware, and related services.
• Establish and communicate project milestones, service level contracts, and resource allocation plans with executive stakeholders, department teams, technical staff, and system users.
• Create, review, and monitor ERP budgets across departmental divisions to align with defined targets and organizational goals.
• Guide research and selection of ERP technologies and implementations aligned with enterprise initiatives and procurement activities.
• Create and maintain policies and procedures related to JD Edwards systems architecture, cybersecurity, disaster recovery, software standards, purchasing, and service Minimum of 7 years of experience overseeing ERP operations, systems, or teams.
• Direct ERP team operations including talent selection, scheduling, training, performance feedback, and alignment with department priorities.

We need you to have:

• Bachelor s degree in computer science or information systems. A Master s degree in a technology program or an MBA with a strong technology emphasis is preferred.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience overseeing JD Edwards operations, systems, or teams.
• Hands on experience in ERP infrastructure, strategic planning, project execution, and systems governance.
• Technical expertise in enterprise level technologies, including Kronos, Microsoft Windows, IBM AS400, JDE EnterpriseOne, Windows Server, Microsoft Office Suite, and other integrated ERP applications.
• Proficiency in systems design and lifecycle development, from evaluating business requirements to operational oversight.
• Strong knowledge of business operations, financial management, and core business process workflows.
• Familiarity with regulatory standards and compliance requirements related to ERP systems.
• Experience working within manufacturing environments and knowledge of relevant production systems.
• Ability to guide teams, influence outcomes, and drive ERP performance and process improvements.