ERP Project Manager

Collinwood•Volo, IL

About The Position

Collinwood is seeking a Sr. Project Manager for a top transformer manufacturing client. This individual will play a critical role in establishing and implementing ERP (Infor) capabilities for manufacturing facilities ahead of a larger enterprise ERP migration initiative. The ideal candidate will be highly hands-on, partnering closely with technical experts to build project plans, facilitate implementation activities, manage integrations, and drive execution from planning through deployment. This person will work within the current ERP environment while helping position the organization for a future transition to Infor ERP. The role requires strong project leadership, stakeholder management, and manufacturing industry experience, with a focus on delivering business-critical initiatives that support operational growth, efficiency, and long-term strategic objectives.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in IT, Business Administration, or related field
10+ years of Project/Program Management experience
PMP, PgMP, MSP, or equivalent Project/Program Management certification
Proven track record delivering projects on time and within budget
IT Program Management experience within a manufacturing environment
Experience with ERP systems such as Friedman Frontier, Infor, SAP, Oracle, or similar
Experience supporting manufacturing, warehousing, engineering, and financial business functions
Experience with Agile, Waterfall, and other project management methodologies
Strong program governance, reporting, KPI, and performance management experience
Experience managing budgets, resources, risks, and dependencies across multiple projects
Excellent stakeholder management and executive communication skills
Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities
Ability to manage competing priorities in complex environments
Customer-focused mindset with strong ownership and accountability
Hands-on ERP project implementation experience
Experience facilitating project plans, schedules, deliverables, and cross-functional coordination
Manufacturing industry experience preferred, especially environments with operational complexity

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in IT, Business Administration, or related field
Familiarity with CPQ and engineering system integrations
Experience standing up new sites/plants within ERP environments
Strong strategic planning and organizational leadership skills
Experience managing complex multi-project portfolios
Proficiency with MS Project, Jira, and related PM tools
Experience driving PMO best practices and continuous improvement initiatives

Responsibilities

Lead planning and execution of a new manufacturing site ERP implementation in Arizona
Co-author project plans, schedules, milestones, and deliverables alongside ERP subject matter experts
Establish and configure a new business entity/site within the existing ERP environment
Coordinate integration of manufacturing, warehousing, financial, engineering, and CPQ systems
Manage project governance, reporting, KPIs, risks, dependencies, and escalations
Oversee budgets, forecasting, and resource allocation
Facilitate collaboration across IT, PMO, engineering, manufacturing, and business teams
Drive stakeholder communication with leadership and executive teams
Identify and mitigate project risks impacting timelines and business objectives
Support future migration efforts from Friedman Frontier ERP to Infor ERP
Ensure compliance with organizational IT processes, policies, and standards
Promote project management best practices and continuous improvement initiatives