ERP Implementation Sr. Manager

Chicago, IL, United States

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At Crowe, you have the opportunity to deliver innovative solutions to today's complex business issues. Crowe's accounting, consulting, and technology personnel are widely recognized for their in-depth expertise and understanding of sophisticated process frameworks and enabling technologies, along with their commitment to delivering measurable results that help clients build business value. Our focus on emerging technology solutions along with our commitment to internal career growth and exceptional client value has resulted in a firm that is routinely recognized as a "Best Place to Work." We are 75 years strong and still growing. Come grow with us!

Job Description:

ERP Implementation Sr. Manager

Crowe's Consulting Manufacturing and Supply Chain practice has an exciting opportunity for an ERP Project Manager to join our growing team. The Project Manager will be focused on executive communications, proactively addressing project risks, managing project solution scope, and providing project leadership and direction for Crowe and customer team members tasked with implementing the solution. The successful candidate will demonstrate a proven track-record of managing and delivering full lifecycle ERP implementations.

The Project Manager Consultant will be expected to participate in team-building events and develop internal team and customer relationships. Any non-customer time will be spent on personal investment, internal initiatives, and administrative tasks

Responsibilities:

Collaborate with customers leadership to outline the objectives, detailed scope, resources, timeline, and budget for each new implementation

Participate in operational review meetings with customers

Manage the complete software development lifecycle for approved development activities with a focus on reducing cycle times between functional, technical, and QA resources

Manage project plan, budget, and resource schedule on a weekly basis

Prepare weekly status reports and facilitate weekly status review meeting with customer leadership

Identify risks and formally manage risk mitigation plans in close collaboration with customer leadership

Facilitate quality assurance reviews with customer on a regular basis and execute correction actions

Engage with project teams to gather assets, best practices, and guidance from our customers to integrate and/or improve our methodologies and end customer experience

Qualifications: Minimum of eight (8) years managing enterprise level ERP implementation projects which are at least $5 Million in size.

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations ERP experience preferred

Experience in Manufacturing and Supply Chain industries is preferred

Experience with Agile software development lifecycle methodology is a plus

Knowledge and/or experience servicing the Metals industries is highly regarded

Prior consulting organization experience preferred

Ability to manage time, prioritize and communicate commitments is required

Demonstrated communication skills as evidenced by ability to articulate project status and risks to diverse audiences

Must have reputation and references with previous customer, contacts, and/or partners

Proficient in Project Management applications, such as MS Project, MS Visio, Azure DevOps, and Smartsheet

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from PMI strongly preferred

Bachelor's degree required

Writing samples may be required at time of interview

Flexibility to travel on average up to 50%

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We expect the candidate to uphold Crowe's values of Care, Trust, Courage, and Stewardship. These values define who we are. We expect all of our people to act ethically and with integrity at all times.

Our Benefits:

At Crowe, we know that great people are what makes a great firm. We value our people and offer employees a comprehensive benefits package. Learn more about what working at Crowe can mean for you!

How You Can Grow:

We will nurture your talent in an inclusive culture that values diversity. You will have the chance to meet on a consistent basis with your Career Coach that will guide you in your career goals and aspirations. Learn more about where talent can prosper!

More about Crowe:

Crowe (www.crowe.com) is one of the largest public accounting, consulting and technology firms in the United States. Crowe uses its deep industry expertise to provide audit services to public and private entities while also helping clients reach their goals with tax, advisory, risk and performance services. Crowe is recognized by many organizations as one of the country's best places to work. Crowe serves clients worldwide as an independent member of Crowe Global, one of the largest global accounting networks in the world. The network consists of more than 200 independent accounting and advisory services firms in more than 130 countries around the world.

Crowe LLP provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Crowe LLP does not accept unsolicited candidates, referrals or resumes from any staffing agency, recruiting service, sourcing entity or any other third-party paid service at any time. Any referrals, resumes or candidates submitted to Crowe, or any employee or owner of Crowe without a pre-existing agreement signed by both parties covering the submission will be considered the property of Crowe, and free of charge.

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