Consulting Manager – ERP Transformation

Excelerate•San Diego, CA

2d•$115,000 - $140,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Excelerate LLC is a boutique consulting firm that partners with clients through a hands-on, collaborative approach to solve complex business challenges. Its work is guided by humility, energy, integrity, and flexibility. The Consulting Manager plans, executes, and delivers large, cross-functional programs aligned with clients’ strategic goals, with a focus on ERP transformation and related enterprise systems. The role owns end-to-end project execution, including leading workstreams, shaping strategy, designing solutions, and ensuring effective delivery. The manager also serves as a trusted client advisor and builds strong client relationships. The position requires on-site work in North San Diego about once a week and in South Orange County one to two days a week. Excelerate offers a competitive total compensation package, flexible time off, health benefits, retirement contributions, fitness and technology stipends, and continued learning and development opportunities.

Requirements

At least 6 years of management consulting or equivalent experience leading enterprise-scale digital transformations, including solution deployment, vendor management, program management, and organizational change management.
Hands-on experience with ERP or enterprise system implementations, such as Oracle, SAP, NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar.
Demonstrated record leading enterprise-scale technology initiatives and delivering measurable outcomes in fast-paced, client-facing environments, particularly in retail.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to derive insights from complex datasets and apply creative thinking to technical and business challenges.
Project management expertise, including Agile and Lean methods, and ability to manage multiple priorities and tight deadlines.
Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.
Excellent communication, facilitation, and presentation skills, including experience engaging and influencing senior stakeholders.
Ability to work on-site in North San Diego about once a week and in South Orange County one to two days a week.
Bachelor’s degree required.

Nice To Haves

Apparel and/or footwear experience.
PLM system experience.
MBA preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead strategic enterprise programs delivering ERP and integrated adjacent systems, such as WMS and PLM, to enable automated operations, improve the flow of product, costing, sourcing, and order data, improve financial outcomes, and reduce manual processes.
Own the full program lifecycle from initiation through go-live and stabilization, maintaining alignment with business goals and regulatory requirements.
Build and communicate program roadmaps, milestones, and success metrics with senior leadership.
Serve as the primary liaison among executive leadership, technical teams, system integrators, vendors, and cross-functional stakeholders.
Facilitate workshops and working sessions to gather insights, co-design solutions, and engage stakeholders.
Provide stakeholders with regular updates on program progress, risks, and changes.
Create executive-ready presentations that make complex topics clear and actionable.
Use BI tools to design dashboards and performance metrics for real-time, data-informed decision-making.
Conduct financial modeling, data analysis, and business case development to support strategic initiatives.
Identify and mitigate risks and inefficiencies across project lifecycles, supporting seamless execution and continuous improvement.
Develop and manage detailed project plans to deliver on time and within scope and budget.
Drive process improvements and apply lessons learned to improve future program performance.
Build long-term client relationships through consistent value delivery and trusted advisory support.