Senior Manager, Transformation Enablement & Outsourcing Advisory (ERP Advisory)

West Monroe • NY

170d • $194,100 - $250,100

About The Position

West Monroe is currently seeking a Senior Manager to join our Operations Excellence practice within our Transformation Enablement & Outsourcing Advisory (TEOA) discipline. This person will bring expertise advising clients on technology and digital transformation initiatives for core business systems (ERP) during complex mergers and carveout transactions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.
• Minimum of 7+ years of work experience including at least one of the following: 3 full lifecycle ERP system implementations, 5 years supporting technology/digital transformation initiatives for core business systems, or lead technology workstream for a merger or carveout in a moderate-to-high complexity transaction.
• Experience managing client relationships in a consulting firm environment.
• Global technology transformation experience; leading complex engagements and managing teams of 3-10 members.
• Experience in SAP or Oracle ERP.
• Expert program manager with extensive experience managing multiple projects including developing work plans, project scopes, pricing estimates, budget management, issue and risk management, and presenting deliverables.
• Strong data visualization and analysis skills; experience in financial analytics and models; highly proficient using tools like Excel to analyze data and present key insights in a compelling way.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills including the ability to create impactful and concise executive stakeholder-ready deliverables, and polished client-facing oral communication skills.
• Ability to travel as needed for client projects.
• Ability to work permanently in the United States without sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in LeanIX or similar Enterprise Architecture tools is a plus.
• Business development experience including farming leads and assisting in managing the sales process.

Responsibilities

• Lead teams serving clients across various industries demonstrating executive presence with C-level client counterparts, particularly in the context of Office of CIO advisory.
• Provide expertise in buy-side and sell-side merger & carveout transactions supporting activities through end-to-end M&A lifecycle associated with core ERP platforms and integrating ERP applications.
• Lead separation planning and integration planning phase by defining separated/integrated state platform strategy, identifying value creation opportunities, performing core architecture disposition strategies, identifying software vendors and system integrators, identifying business capability impacts, identifying critical entanglements, refining one-time and run-rate cost estimates, and defining roadmap for separation/integration.
• Manage TSAs, ensuring all contractual obligations are met and aiding in the transition process, including managing data transfer management process with seller to aid in new system implementations.
• Interface with Private Equity operations and deal teams to inform on major risks, dependencies, decisions, and progress on transaction.
• Manage project economics including tracking project budgets, creating and delivering invoices, and managing the collection process.
• Assess functional and technology investment strategies and compare respective operating models and organizational structures against leading practices and industry benchmarks.
• Support storyline development for project teams – drawing together data analysis, visualizations, recommendations, and financial impacts into a cohesive deliverable.
• Coach and manage other consultants and actively participate in the performance review process.
• Understand client strategy and investment priorities and turn those goals into concrete engagements and detailed proposals.
• Lead internal offering development projects in alignment with firm and practice focus areas and strategy.
• Support Directors and Partners in identifying, shaping and pitching projects to new prospects and existing clients.

Benefits

• Employees (and their families) are covered by medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance.
• Employees are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan.
• Employees can purchase shares from our employee stock ownership program and be eligible to receive annual bonuses.
• Employees will also receive unlimited flexible time off and ten paid holidays throughout the calendar year.
• Eligibility for ten weeks of paid parental leave will also be available upon hire date.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees