Sr. Manager, Enterprise Systems & ERP Transformation
About The Position
The Senior Manager, Enterprise Systems & ERP Transformation is the strategic leader and hands-on owner of TransTech’s ERP strategy, implementation, and enterprise systems operating model. This high-impact, highly visible role blends strategic leadership with direct execution and technical engagement across Finance, Operations, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Projects/Job Costing, and Reporting. This role is newly created to both transform our ERP roadmap and to provide succession planning for the Director of Information Technology role. This individual is expected to be comfortable working directly within ERP environments—supporting configuration, troubleshooting, testing, integrations, and continuous improvement initiatives—while also strategically leading roadmap planning, governance, and cross-functional alignment. This role supports TransTech’s multi-wave ERP transformation and ensures ERP platforms scale with company growth, acquisitions, and operational complexity.
Requirements
- 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 work independently with minimal supervision
- Lifelong learner with curiosity, adaptability, and commitment to professional growth
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 7–12+ years of ERP experience, including several full-cycle ERP implementations
- Strong manufacturing and/or services ERP background with cross-functional exposure
- Experience managing ERP vendors and implementation partners
- Demonstrated hands-on ERP configuration, troubleshooting, and operational support experience
- Strong understanding of ERP data structures, integrations (APIs), and data quality practices
- Proven project leadership, change management, and ERP adoption experience
Nice To Haves
- Experience in acquisitive, multi-site, or high-growth organizations
- Experience with ERP upgrades, standardization initiatives, and system rationalization
- Strong analytical mindset with ability to translate technical concepts into business value
- Certifications such as PMP or equivalent (Preferred)
Responsibilities
- ERP Strategy & Governance:
- Own the ERP roadmap, governance model, and prioritization of enhancements
- Translate business strategy and operational needs into ERP capabilities and improvement initiatives
- Define and enforce ERP configuration standards and usage governance across business units
- Drive fit-to-standard adoption while managing required customization decisions
- Ensure ERP solutions support data integrity, reporting consistency, and scalable growth
- ERP Implementation & Hands-On Leadership:
- Lead ERP selection efforts, requirements definition, blueprinting and implementation with partner and team oversight
- Own scope, goals, success metrics, timelines, budgets, risks, and cross-functional dependencies
- Actively participate in data migration, validation, system testing, cutover planning, and go-live readiness, for the initial roll out and future acquisitions
- Remain hands-on with configuration, troubleshooting, system administration, and issue resolution
- Partner with Finance, Operations, Manufacturing, Projects, and Supply Chain leaders to design future-state processes
- Drive change management, communications, training, and adoption across sites and functional teams
- Post-Go-Live Operations & Continuous Improvement:
- Own the ERP support model, issue resolution process, and enhancement backlog
- Monitor system performance, stability, and adoption; implement corrective improvements as needed
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on measurable efficiency gains
- Support rationalization and transition of legacy ERP environments and non-standard tools
- Enterprise Integration & Scalability:
- Support enterprise systems integration strategy across ERP, financial systems, and operational tools
- Ensure ERP data governance, reporting standards, and integration controls are maintained
- Conduct ERP due diligence for potential acquisitions and recommend integration approach
- Lead ERP onboarding and integration planning for acquisitions
- Leadership & Development:
- 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—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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
