ERP Project Manager

Direct Client Requirement
Position: ERP Project Manager
Location: St. Paul, MN
Type: Full Time/Permanent
Job Description
Primary Job role
The primary role of the Project Manager is to manage Infor M3 ERP implementation and consulting services provided by client. Responsibilities would also include managing cross-functional teams, scope management, developing the detailed project schedule and ensuring all tasks are completed as per the schedule. He or she will have primary ownership of the project deliverables assigned to the project team and will provide day-to-day direction to the project team. He or she will be responsible for communicating the project status to the stakeholders and successfully delivering the project in accordance with the prescribed methodology.
Main duties/responsibilities

• Must have Able to create detailed project plan in MS-Project, Weekly Status Reports and maintain RAID log.
• Guide all phases of the project lifecycle.
• Communicate changes to appropriate parties.
• Track progress towards achievement of project goals.
• Proactively report progress and issues.
• Allocate resources where necessary to implement solutions and to resolve problems.
• Coordinate with different teams.
• Assist in defining project scope and objectives.
• Coordinate with resource planning to schedule and allocate resources.
• Develop detailed project plans and work schedules for individual consultants and development resources.
• Monitor project activities and identify any open issues/risks in each of the phases proactively.
• Provide methodology guidance and tailoring for implementation approach.
• Assist project team in understanding the implementation approach.
• Defining project deliverables and critical target milestone dates.
• Update the project plan & quality plan to adhere to specified deliverables.
• Provide periodic status updates to stakeholders.
• Maintain the issue list and prioritize issue resolution.
• Assist consultants and individual teams in executing activities and producing deliverables.
• Establish and monitor compliance with standards for documentation, data, and training.
• Monitor and schedule phase activities.
• Drive the cutover plan.

Experience

• 3 Years in Infor M3, overall, 7 years in ERP (remaining can be on SAP or Dynamics 365 or Oracle). In lieu of 7 years ERP, 5 years in Infor M3 will be sufficient.
• 10 years of Project Management.

Technical competencies

• Budget planning
• Corporate procedures and tools

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or an equivalent qualification
• PMP certification

Behavioral competencies

• Communication
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Results & execution orientation
• Client orientation
• Analytical ability
• Decision making