Manager, ERP Training

Aston Carter•Minnetonka, MN

1d•$90 - $110•Remote

About The Position

Role Overview: We are seeking a dynamic, highly organized Manager-level contractor to join global ERP Accelerate program. This role will serve as a key leader within the Forecast-to-Plan (FTP) and Procure-to-Pay (PTP) teams, supporting the successful implementation of SAP IBP and end-to-end supply planning processes across multiple manufacturing sites. This individual will take ownership of planning readiness, site engagement, testing coordination, training execution, and go-live success for assigned divisions and specific sites. The ideal candidate combines strong SAP IBP expertise with excellent interpersonal skills, operational discipline, and a proactive “get it done” mindset. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring both technical depth and the ability to build relationships, influence stakeholders, and drive outcomes in a fast-paced global program environment. Program & Site Leadership o Partner closely with business leads, IT solution architects, deployment group resources, and supply planning teams to implement newly designed planning processes within the SAP ecosystem. o Serve as primary FTP/IBP lead for assigned manufacturing sites, owning readiness, execution, and stabilization activities for all site resources. o Build strong working relationships with site teams to drive adoption, alignment, and accountability. - Planning Process & SAP IBP Enablement o Own successful delivery of approved planning processes (technical and business) for assigned sites and supply planning teams. o Build and maintain SAP IBP templates, alerts, and reports to support business validation and operational readiness. o Support data readiness efforts including validation, migration tracking, issue identification, and escalation. - Testing, Training & Go-Live Execution o Lead defect and issue management during User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Day-in-the-Life (DITL), and Learning Lab sessions o Coordinate testing activities, track defects, and ensure timely resolution across business and IT teams. o Coordinate testing activities, track defects, and ensure timely resolution across business and IT teams. o Deliver end-user training content and ensure users are prepared for R7 go-live. o Monitor cutover and readiness checklists, proactively identifying gaps or risks. o Track and manage risks, issues, and action items to enable successful go-live and post-go-live stabilization. - Change Management & Operational Readiness o Support change management activities including stakeholder engagement, communications, and adoption readiness. o Document key decisions, lessons learned, and post-go-live stabilization plans. o Provide structured status updates and executive-ready reporting on site readiness and program progress.

Requirements

erp implementation
data migration
system report
go live
user acceptance

Responsibilities

Partner closely with business leads, IT solution architects, deployment group resources, and supply planning teams to implement newly designed planning processes within the SAP ecosystem.
Serve as primary FTP/IBP lead for assigned manufacturing sites, owning readiness, execution, and stabilization activities for all site resources.
Build strong working relationships with site teams to drive adoption, alignment, and accountability.
Own successful delivery of approved planning processes (technical and business) for assigned sites and supply planning teams.
Build and maintain SAP IBP templates, alerts, and reports to support business validation and operational readiness.
Support data readiness efforts including validation, migration tracking, issue identification, and escalation.
Lead defect and issue management during User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Day-in-the-Life (DITL), and Learning Lab sessions
Coordinate testing activities, track defects, and ensure timely resolution across business and IT teams.
Deliver end-user training content and ensure users are prepared for R7 go-live.
Monitor cutover and readiness checklists, proactively identifying gaps or risks.
Track and manage risks, issues, and action items to enable successful go-live and post-go-live stabilization.
Support change management activities including stakeholder engagement, communications, and adoption readiness.
Document key decisions, lessons learned, and post-go-live stabilization plans.
Provide structured status updates and executive-ready reporting on site readiness and program progress.