JD Edwards EnterpriseOne (JDE E1) Project Manager

iShare•Pittsburgh, PA

3d•Remote

About The Position

We are seeking a seasoned JD Edwards EnterpriseOne (JDE E1) Project Manager with deep Manufacturing (MFG) domain expertise to lead, coordinate, and drive complex JDE initiatives across multiple plants and business units. The ideal candidate has a strong blend of project management leadership , functional understanding of JDE MFG modules , and the ability to partner effectively with business, technical, and operational teams. The JDE PM will oversee end-to-end project delivery including planning, requirements, design, testing, deployment, cutover, and post-go-live stabilization across manufacturing operations.

Requirements

7–10+ years of experience managing JDE EnterpriseOne projects .
Strong, hands-on understanding of JDE E1 Manufacturing modules and related business processes.
Proven success managing complex multi-plant implementations or MFG rollouts.
Solid familiarity with JDE core modules: MFG, Inventory, Procurement, Planning, Finance (awareness).
Experience working with JDE development teams, CNC teams, and cross-functional technical resources.
Excellent communication, leadership, planning, and documentation skills.
Ability to lead teams in fast-paced, multi-workstream environments.
Experience with Agile, hybrid, or traditional project management frameworks.

Nice To Haves

PMP, PMI-ACP, or similar certification.
Experience in industries such as industrial manufacturing, aerospace, automotive, consumer goods, or distribution.
Experience with JDE Orchestrator or BI/reporting integrations.
Multi-site rollout and global template deployment experience.

Responsibilities

Lead full lifecycle JDE E1 projects including enhancements, implementations, rollouts, and upgrade workstreams.
Manage scope, schedule, risks, issues, communications, and stakeholder alignment.
Run daily stand-ups, weekly status meetings, roadmapping, and steering committee updates.
Coordinate cross-functional teams across business, IT, CNC, development, QA, plant operations.
Work closely with Manufacturing SMEs, plant managers, production planners, and supply chain teams to gather requirements.
Strong understanding of JDE E1 MFG modules, such as: Shop Floor Control Manufacturing Management Work Orders (P48013) MRP/CRP Bills of Material (P3002) Routing (P3003) Inventory Management Quality Management
Ensure business processes align with JDE E1 best practices and identify areas for improvement.
Translate manufacturing process needs into structured functional requirements.
Work with JDE developers, CNC administrators, and integration teams on solution design.
Support cross-module impacts (Inventory, Procurement, Planning, Finance).
Coordinate testing cycles: SIT, UAT, regression, cutover rehearsals.
Build and execute detailed cutover plans.
Lead readiness checks, risk reviews, issue resolution, and hypercare activities.
Ensure steady-state handoff to support teams and production environments.
Serve as the primary liaison between IT, business leadership, and plant operations.
Provide clear project updates, dashboards, risks, and recommendations.
Facilitate workshops, discovery sessions, and solution walkthroughs.