ERP Project Manager

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Job description

G&W is looking for an exceptional, high-energy and collaborative Project Manager to join our ERP implementation team. Reporting to the VP of Finance and Business Transformation, this contracted role will be part of a cross functional team responsible for designing and delivering a transformational ERP implementation with an emphasis on best-in-class business practices leveraging process automation, technology, change management and controls.

This role requires a unique individual who possesses the experience, knowledge, leadership, communication skills, and passion to support the ERP implementation successfully. This individual will help organize a range of activities from planning and program execution to standardization and automation; all with a goal of enhancing finance and accounting processes that drive measurable efficiency gains throughout the organization. This role will be highly visible across the company working with senior executives and business/functional leaders as well as with IT teams on digital innovation. Strong interpersonal skills alongside technical expertise will be essential in a role that is cross-functional and will help drive wholesale organizational change.

This is a temporary position for 18 - 24 months in duration.

Responsibilities for Project Manager

• Define and communicate project scope and objectives


• Predict resources needed to reach objectives and manage resources in an effective and efficient manner


• Assist with budget preparation based on scope of work and resource requirements


• Track project costs in order to meet budget


• Develop and manage a detailed project schedule and work plan


• Provide project updates on a consistent basis to various stakeholders about strategy, adjustments, and progress


• Manage contracts with vendors and suppliers by assigning tasks and communicating expected deliverables


• Utilize industry best practices, techniques, and standards throughout entire project execution


• Monitor progress and coordinate adjustments as needed


• Measure project performance to identify areas for improvement


• Mentor team members and advise on project governance best practices


• Assist with communication strategy development and execution

Qualifications for Project Manager

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, business, or a related field


• 10+ years of project management and related experience


• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred


• Proven ability to solve problems creatively


• Strong familiarity with project management software tools, methodologies, and best practices


• Experience seeing projects through the full life cycle


• Experience managing one or more ERP project implementations [required? Also would we want to specify D365 implementation]


• Excellent analytical skills


• Strong interpersonal skills and extremely resourceful


• Proven ability to complete projects according to outlined scope, budget, and timeline

This position is employed by the specific entity set forth in the job posting.

Genesee & Wyoming Inc. and its subsidiary companies do not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or any other protected status under federal, state or local laws.