Senior Project Manager - ERP Platforms at Kforce Inc.

Pasadena, CA 91101

About the Job

Kforce has a client in Pasadena, CA that is seeking a Senior Project Manager - ERP Platforms. Summary: In this role, the Senior Project Manager will lead the migration of an existing field service group from a legacy ERP system to a new platform. This role requires a senior-level project manager with extensive experience in ERP conversion projects, particularly in Finance, Accounting, and Purchasing integrations. The ideal candidate will have successfully led multiple ERP migration projects in mid-sized organizations. Responsibilities:

Lead cross-functional teams including IT, Accounting, Finance, Purchasing, and external vendors to document project scope, tasks, and resource requirements
Manage the migration of ERP platforms from GP to JDE, ensuring successful integration with IFS and JDE
Oversee the implementation of purchasing automation within JDE
Communicate proactively with internal teams, external vendors, and stakeholders to ensure smooth project execution, managing risks and providing status updates
Collaborate with internal teams on Change Management to ensure successful adoption of new JDE processes
Develop and execute test plans, including User Acceptance Testing (UAT), to ensure quality and completion
Uphold project management best practices, including scope, risk, issue, schedule, and dependency management
Ensure comprehensive technical design and configuration documentation for ongoing support
Define and execute an ongoing support plan post-migration
Conduct project health assessments and lessons learned as directed by PMO

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting/Finance
PMP/Prince certification
PROSCI certification is a plus, but not required
Knowledge of ERP systems, specifically Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains (GP) and Oracle JD Edwards (JDE)
Demonstrates strong team leadership, written/verbal communication skills, and fast uptake of enterprise systems processes. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Understanding of service management in ERP systems is a big plus
Experienced building presentations in PowerPoint for key communications; Smartsheet for Project Management
Exposure and running understanding of Change Management (aka Organizational Change Management)
Uses discretion and maintains confidential information
Operates in a startup fashion for ERP technologies that support the construction industry
Quickly adapts to new business teams, new technologies and processes
Communicates difficult and complex concepts clearly and concisely both orally and in writing
Solves complex problems using critical thinking, at times independently and often to seek out help from team members to collaborate on innovative solutions
Ability to work independently and as part of multiple teams on overlapping projects

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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