Program Manager

Program Manager (Business Systems)

Location: Remote
Reports to: VP Transformation Office (PMO)

About the Role

CAI Software an STG portfolio company is a fast-growing private equitybacked business at the forefront of ERP and process manufacturing solutions. We are seeking a Program Manager (Business Systems) to join our Transformation Office (PMO). This role will serve as the program lead for business systems projects including ERP CRM HR finance and marketing technologies in partnership with IT and functional leaders.

The Program Manager will be the central point of contact for our systems integration partner (e.g. PwC) and internal stakeholders ensuring critical business applications projects are delivered on time on budget and aligned to the companys integration and transformation goals. While IT is a key partner this role sits within the centralized PMO to drive cross-functional alignment and execution.

What Youll Do

• Own program management for large-scale business systems projects including ERP (NetSuite) CRM (Salesforce) HRIS FP&A and other core applications.
• Act as the primary liaison between CAI leadership IT functional stakeholders and external systems integration partners.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans with clear milestones deliverables and RACI across workstreams.
• Track dependencies across business units and functions escalating risks and ensuring mitigation strategies are in place.
• Facilitate cutover and go-live readiness planning including testing training and change management activities.
• Standardize project reporting for business systems initiatives ensuring visibility for executives and functional leaders.
• Drive accountability for timelines budgets and outcomes across vendor and internal teams.
• Partner with the CIO and IT leaders on system ownership while keeping program ownership within the PMO.

What Were Looking For

• 4 years of progressive experience in program or project management ideally within IT ERP CRM or enterprise systems.
• Strong track record delivering ERP and CRM implementations (NetSuite and Salesforce experience strongly preferred).
• Experience with broader business systems a plus (HRIS FP&A/financial planning marketing automation expense management etc.).
• Proven ability to manage cross-functional stakeholders at multiple levels including finance HR IT and commercial leaders.
• Familiarity with working alongside systems integration partners (PwC Deloitte Accenture or boutique SI firms).
• Strong financial and business acumen; able to connect system functionality with business outcomes.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence and align executives and technical teams.
• PMP PgMP or equivalent certification a plus.
• Bachelors degree required; MBA or related advanced degree preferred.

Why Join Us

Youll have the opportunity to make an immediate and lasting impact as part of a small high-visibility PMO team. This role is pivotal in shaping how CAI executes its most important systems initiatives ensuring a successful separation and integration while modernizing our business applications. Youll work alongside a passionate leadership team partner closely with IT and functional leaders and have the support of our private equity sponsors as we deliver outsized value to customers employees and investors alike.

CAI Software is an EEO/Veterans/Disabled employer.

Equal Employment Opportunity

CAI Softwareis an Equal Opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color national origin age sex (including pregnancy sexual orientation and gender identity or expression) religion disability genetic information marital status veteran status or any other basis protected by local state or federal law.

Disability Accommodation

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Work Authorization

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. CAI Software does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of citizenship or immigration status in accordance with theImmigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 (IRCA).

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination

CAI Softwarewill not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about discussed or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge (b) in furtherance of an investigation proceeding hearing or action including an investigation conducted by the employer or (c) consistent with the contractors legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c).

Required Experience:

Manager