This is a remote position within US but we will only consider candidates located in midwest/east coast states (CST and EST time zones) due to extensive travel requirement
Lead end-to-end ERP implementation projects from initiation through go-live and post-deployment stabilization.
Apply PMI project management methodologies (Initiating Planning Executing Monitoring & Controlling Closing) to ensure predictable on-time and on-budget delivery.
Define and manage project scope schedule budget risks assumptions and dependencies in alignment with the Statement of Work.
Establish and maintain integrated project plans including milestones deliverables resource assignments and critical paths.
Enforce formal change control processes to ensure all scope changes are documented estimated approved and tracked.
Facilitate project governance including steering committee meetings executive communications and formal project status reporting.
Participate in and deliver internal and customer-facing project reviews including financial delivery and risk assessments.
Coordinate cross-functional teams (functional consultants technical resources client stakeholders and third-party vendors).
Ensure deliverables meet defined acceptance criteria and quality standards before the customer signs off.
Proactively identify escalate and resolve project risks and issues using structured mitigation and contingency planning.
Drive customer adoption and readiness through effective planning of testing training cutover and go-live activities.
Align service delivery with ITIL principles particularly around incident change and release management during deployment.
Maintain accurate project documentation and ensure compliance with internal delivery standards and contractual obligations.
Leverage Professional Services Automation (PSA) systems (e.g. Certinia or equivalent) for project financials forecasting resourcing and billing accuracy.
Qualifications :
Specific Requirements
Minimum 8 years of experience leading ERP implementations preferably in manufacturing distribution or supply-chain environments.
Proven experience managing enterprise-level ERP projects (QAD; SAP Oracle or similar ERP experience acceptable).
Based in or supporting customers in the East and Central regions of the United States.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to engage executive and operational stakeholders.
Highly organized detail-oriented and capable of managing multiple concurrent projects.
Willingness and ability to travel up to 50% as required by project needs.
Strong customer-facing skills with a consultative results-driven mindset.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Project Margin: Deliver projects within approved budgets while meeting or exceeding margin targets.
Billable Utilization: Maintain target billable utilization rates aligned with role expectations.
Customer Satisfaction: Achieve high customer satisfaction scores (CSAT/NPS) at key project milestones and closure.
Time to Value / Time to Go-Live: Meet or improve planned go-live dates and accelerate customer realization of business value.
Additional Information :
Compensation Package:
- Base pay range: $ USD Annual (12 Months) base salary bonus plan
- Placement within our pay range will vary based on knowledge skills experience and market location variations as well as internal peer equity.
- U.S. benefits package includes medical dental and vision coverage a 401(k) plan with company match short-term and long-term disability coverage life insurance unlimited paid-time off parental leave and well-being programs.
About QAD:
QAD Inc. is a leading provider of adaptive cloud-based enterprise software and services for global manufacturing companies. Global manufacturers face ever-increasing disruption caused by technology-driven innovation and changing consumer order to survive and thrive manufacturers must be able to innovate and change business models at unprecedented rates of speed. QAD calls these companies Adaptive Manufacturing Enterprises. QAD solutions help customers in the automotive life sciences packaging consumer products food and beverage high tech and industrial manufacturing industries rapidly adapt to change and innovate for competitive advantage.
QAD is committed to ensuring that every employee feels they work in an environment that values their contributions respects their unique perspectives and provides opportunities for growth regardless of background. QADs DEI program is driving higher levels of diversity equity and inclusion so that employees can bring their whole self to work.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race color sex age national origin religion sexual orientation gender identity status as a veteran and basis of disability or any other federal state or local protected class.
#LI-Remote
Remote Work :
Yes
Employment Type :
Full-time
This is a remote position within US but we will only consider candidates located in midwest/east coast states (CST and EST time zones) due to extensive travel requirementLead end-to-end ERP implementation projects from initiation through go-live and post-deployment stabilization.Apply PMI project ma...
This is a remote position within US but we will only consider candidates located in midwest/east coast states (CST and EST time zones) due to extensive travel requirement
Lead end-to-end ERP implementation projects from initiation through go-live and post-deployment stabilization.
Apply PMI project management methodologies (Initiating Planning Executing Monitoring & Controlling Closing) to ensure predictable on-time and on-budget delivery.
Define and manage project scope schedule budget risks assumptions and dependencies in alignment with the Statement of Work.
Establish and maintain integrated project plans including milestones deliverables resource assignments and critical paths.
Enforce formal change control processes to ensure all scope changes are documented estimated approved and tracked.
Facilitate project governance including steering committee meetings executive communications and formal project status reporting.
Participate in and deliver internal and customer-facing project reviews including financial delivery and risk assessments.
Coordinate cross-functional teams (functional consultants technical resources client stakeholders and third-party vendors).
Ensure deliverables meet defined acceptance criteria and quality standards before the customer signs off.
Proactively identify escalate and resolve project risks and issues using structured mitigation and contingency planning.
Drive customer adoption and readiness through effective planning of testing training cutover and go-live activities.
Align service delivery with ITIL principles particularly around incident change and release management during deployment.
Maintain accurate project documentation and ensure compliance with internal delivery standards and contractual obligations.
Leverage Professional Services Automation (PSA) systems (e.g. Certinia or equivalent) for project financials forecasting resourcing and billing accuracy.
Qualifications :
Specific Requirements
Minimum 8 years of experience leading ERP implementations preferably in manufacturing distribution or supply-chain environments.
Proven experience managing enterprise-level ERP projects (QAD; SAP Oracle or similar ERP experience acceptable).
Based in or supporting customers in the East and Central regions of the United States.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to engage executive and operational stakeholders.
Highly organized detail-oriented and capable of managing multiple concurrent projects.
Willingness and ability to travel up to 50% as required by project needs.
Strong customer-facing skills with a consultative results-driven mindset.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Project Margin: Deliver projects within approved budgets while meeting or exceeding margin targets.
Billable Utilization: Maintain target billable utilization rates aligned with role expectations.
Customer Satisfaction: Achieve high customer satisfaction scores (CSAT/NPS) at key project milestones and closure.
Time to Value / Time to Go-Live: Meet or improve planned go-live dates and accelerate customer realization of business value.
Additional Information :
Compensation Package:
- Base pay range: $ USD Annual (12 Months) base salary bonus plan
- Placement within our pay range will vary based on knowledge skills experience and market location variations as well as internal peer equity.
- U.S. benefits package includes medical dental and vision coverage a 401(k) plan with company match short-term and long-term disability coverage life insurance unlimited paid-time off parental leave and well-being programs.
About QAD:
QAD Inc. is a leading provider of adaptive cloud-based enterprise software and services for global manufacturing companies. Global manufacturers face ever-increasing disruption caused by technology-driven innovation and changing consumer order to survive and thrive manufacturers must be able to innovate and change business models at unprecedented rates of speed. QAD calls these companies Adaptive Manufacturing Enterprises. QAD solutions help customers in the automotive life sciences packaging consumer products food and beverage high tech and industrial manufacturing industries rapidly adapt to change and innovate for competitive advantage.
QAD is committed to ensuring that every employee feels they work in an environment that values their contributions respects their unique perspectives and provides opportunities for growth regardless of background. QADs DEI program is driving higher levels of diversity equity and inclusion so that employees can bring their whole self to work.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race color sex age national origin religion sexual orientation gender identity status as a veteran and basis of disability or any other federal state or local protected class.
#LI-Remote
Remote Work :
Yes
Employment Type :
Full-time
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