Senior Manager, Enterprise Systems

TransTech Energy•Cleveland, OH

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Manager, Enterprise Systems & ERP Transformation has the primary end-to-end ownership and is responsible for the hands-on management of TransTech’s ERP implementation and enterprise systems operating model. This high-impact, highly visible role blends strategic execution and technical engagement across Finance, Operations, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Projects/Job Costing, and Reporting. Primary responsibilities center on project management during implementation to design future-state processes that meet end-user requirements and align with standard ERP functionality wherever practical. This role is newly created to both transform our ERP roadmap and provide succession planning for the Director of Information Technology role. This individual is expected to be comfortable working directly within ERP environments by supporting configuration, troubleshooting, testing, integrations, and continuous improvement initiatives. This individual will also support strategic roadmap planning, governance, and cross-functional alignment. This role will support TransTech’ s multi-wave ERP transformation and ensure the ERP platform scales with company growth, acquisitions, and operational complexity. The position serves as the single point of accountability for ERP outcomes and acts as the internal project manager during implementation by coordinating business stakeholders, implementation partners, and vendors.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience)
7–12+ years of ERP experience, with at least 2 years in a leadership role
Success leading several full-cycle ERP implementations
Deep experience with IFS ERP
Strong manufacturing and/or services ERP background with cross-functional exposure
Experience managing ERP vendors and implementation partners
Experience in the application of AI for project management workflows, as well as within an ERP implementation.
Demonstrated hands-on ERP configuration, troubleshooting, and operational support experience
Strong understanding of underlying ERP data structures, databases, integrations, APIs, and data quality practices
Background in enterprise system and data lake integrations (e.g., Microsoft Fabric)
Proven project leadership, change management, and ERP adoption experience
Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate across departments
Possess the highest level of integrity and ethics
Dependable, trustworthy, and accountable for outcomes
Continuous improvement orientation and process-driven mindset
Strong sense of urgency, ownership, and results orientation
Ability to interact effectively with all levels of management in a service-oriented environment
Strong communication, organization, and leadership skills
Ability to communicate tradeoffs thoughtfully across stakeholders and align decisions
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Lifelong learner with curiosity, adaptability, and commitment to professional growth

Nice To Haves

Strong project management skills (Certifications such as PMP or equivalent)
Effective and thoughtful communication
Experience in acquisitive, multi-site, or high-growth organizations
Experience with ERP upgrades, standardization initiatives, and system rationalization
Experience providing back-end support across multiple ERP systems
Strong analytical mindset with ability to translate technical concepts into business value

Responsibilities

Own the ERP roadmap, governance model, and prioritization of enhancements, including vendor-mandated upgrades and releases
Translate business strategy and operational needs into ERP capabilities and improvement priorities
Define and enforce ERP configuration standards and usage governance across business units
Drive master data management and governance across entities, including customer, vendor and item masters
Establish and maintain role-based security, permissions, and segregation-of-duties controls aligned with business requirements and U.S. GAAP
Drive fit-to-standard adoption while managing required customization decisions
Ensure ERP solutions support data integrity, reporting consistency, and scalable growth
Identify opportunities to apply AI and automation to support the management of the ERP project, as well as workflows within the ERP, including data quality, reporting, and exception handling, in partnership with the Data and Analytics function at TransTech
Act as internal project manager for ERP blueprinting and implementations
Lead future-state process design and conflict resolution
Own scope, goals, success metrics, gate criteria, timelines, budgets, risks, and cross-functional dependencies
Own data migration, integration, validation, system testing, cutover planning, and go-live readiness for the initial rollout and future acquisitions
Remain hands-on with configuration, troubleshooting, system administration, and issue resolution
Collaborate with Finance, Operations, Manufacturing, Project, and Supply Chain leaders to architect and implement future-state processes that meet end-user requirements.
Drive decisions on fit-to-standard vs. customization across divisions and businesses
Drive change management, communications, training, and adoption across sites and functional teams
Own the ERP support model, issue resolution process, and future enhancement lifecycle including vendor-mandated upgrades/releases
Monitor system performance, stability, and adoption; implement corrective improvements as needed
Maintain and manage ongoing integrations with other enterprise systems
Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on measurable efficiency gains
Support rationalization and transition of legacy ERP environments and non-standard tools (e.g., Syspro, Syteline, Infor Visual)
Own and maintain the enterprise systems integration architecture across ERP, financial systems, and operational tools
Ensure ERP data governance, reporting standards, and integration controls are maintained
Support data lake and enterprise data platform integrations, including Microsoft Fabric
Conduct ERP due diligence for potential acquisitions and recommend integration approach
Lead ERP onboarding and integration planning for acquisitions
Define reusable ERP templates and migration playbooks for business units and acquisitions
Build strong cross-functional partnerships across IT and business leadership
Coach and mentor team members while developing internal ERP capability
Demonstrate a lifelong learner mindset by continuously expanding technical, operational, and leadership expertise
Stay current on ERP best practices, emerging technologies, and process innovation opportunities

Benefits

Free HSA health plan or traditional PPO
401(k) with generous company match (Safe Harbor)
Dental, vision, and optional coverage like accident & critical illness insurance
HSA and FSA accounts to save on healthcare costs
Company-paid Life, Long Term Disability, and AD&D insurance
Confidential support for mental health, family matters, legal concerns, and more through our Employee Assistance Program
Discounts on gyms, shopping & entertainment
Health benefits kick in fast – first of the month after 30 days
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
Bereavement Leave