IT Technical Project Manager (ERP Integration)

Role: IT Technical Project Manager (ERP Integration)

Location: Marietta, OH (Hybrid)

Type: Contract

Project Overview:

• We are seeking an experienced IT Technical Project Manager with 8+ years of relevant professional experience to lead a complex ERP-related integration initiative at the LED Marietta manufacturing facility.
• While this is not a full ERP implementation, the scope and complexity of the integration work closely resemble a full ERP deployment. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience managing ERP integration efforts, with exposure to SAP and/or Baan ERP systems.

Role Scope & Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end project management activities in accordance with PMI standards, including:
• Project planning, execution, monitoring, control, and closure
• Scope, schedule, cost, risk, issue, and dependency management
• Manage ERP integration work streams, including coordination across SAP and/or Baan platforms
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including IT, business stakeholders, plant operations, vendors, and system integrators
• Act as the primary point of contact for project communications, status reporting, and escalation management
• Facilitate project governance meetings, steering committee updates, and stakeholder alignment
• Ensure ERP integration activities align with manufacturing and plant operational requirements
• Drive issue resolution, change control, and decision-making processes
• Develop and maintain comprehensive project documentation and PMI deliverables
• Demonstrate strong communication, organizational, and OCR (Ownership, Commitment, Results) skills

Required Qualifications:

• 8+ years of experience as an IT Project Manager or Technical Project Manager
• 5+ years of proven experience managing ERP implementations and/or ERP integration projects
• 3 to 5 years of hands-on working experience with SAP and/or Baan ERP systems (manufacturing experience preferred)
• Strong understanding of system integrations, data flows, and enterprise applications
• Experience delivering projects using PMI methodologies
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid onsite/offsite environment

Preferred Qualifications

• ERP project experience within a manufacturing or plant-based environment
• Exposure to legacy ERP modernization or complex system integration programs
• PMP or equivalent project management certification
• Work Environment
• Hybrid role requiring periodic onsite presence at the LED Marietta plant
• Collaboration with local manufacturing teams and remote IT stakeholders