Senior ERP Manager - Enterprise Software Selection & Implementation
Prescott Solutions is a boutique recruiting firm that positions top talent in top positions with top companies. We are supporting a leader in ERP-agnostic advisory services, in identifying a Senior ERP Manager with deep expertise in enterprise-scale digital transformation, multi-system integration, and C-suite advisory. This role is designed exclusively for senior professionals who have owned, led, and delivered complex ERP initiative assessments across multiple business units and geographies. Candidates must demonstrate hands-on accountability for ERP outcomes—not simply participation. This role is Remote | 25–35% Travel
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Senior ERP Manager operates as a senior strategic advisor to CFOs, COOs, CIOs, and global executive teams, managing multiple concurrent clients and projects involving full life-cycle ERP selection, transformation, and implementation.
This role requires:
• Superior business acumen - (finance, manufacturing operations, supply chain, global controls)
• Deep ERP domain master - (Tier I/Tier II systems, cross-module functionality, multi-ledger, multi-location)
• Proven complex program delivery - (High-risk projects, escalations, large-scale integrations, global rollouts)
• Exceptional leadership under pressure - (Executive presentations, conflict resolution, risk mitigation, and negotiation)
• This is a high accountability, high visibility role with intense client-facing expectations.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
ERP Strategy, Advisory & Executive Leadership
• Serve as the primary executive-facing advisor for ERP transformation, digital strategy, and operational modernization.Lead multiple enterprise clients simultaneously—balancing high-stakes milestones, budgets, and escalations.
• Translate complex business requirements into ERP architecture decisions across Finance, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Business Assessment/Operations.
• Deliver board-level communication, status updates, risk matrices, and C-suite decision frameworks.
ERP Software Selection
• Lead full selection cycles using structured, vendor-agnostic methodologies:
• Requirements development
• Fit-gap scoring
• Vendor evaluation
• RFP/RFI cycles
• Demos and script management
• Contract negotiation
• Evaluate both Cloud and On-Prem ERP platforms.
• Lead scenario modeling, TCO analysis, and ROI justification.
• Extensive manufacturing and supply chain implementation experience
• Senior Level experience in Assessment/Selection.
ERP Implementation Leadership
• Direct multi-disciplinary teams across business process, technical, functional, and data workstreams.
• Establish PMO governance, stage gates, RAID logs, steering committee management, and change control.
• Ensure alignment between ERP design, enterprise architecture, and operational policies.
• Oversee integrations, conversions, UAT, training, and hypercare readiness.
• Lead global rollouts across regions such as US, EMEA, APAC, LATAM.
Business Process Optimization
• Conduct deep-dive process mapping across Procure-to-Pay, Order-to-Cash, Record-to-Report, Manufacturing, Inventory, and Asset Management.
• Recommend standardized processes, internal controls, governance frameworks, and KPI dashboards.
• Lead continuous improvement projects and digital acceleration efforts.
Team & Practice Leadership
• Mentor internal consultants, business analysts, and technical staff.
• Develop methodologies, playbooks, templates, and best practices.
• Support practice growth, sales pursuits, and scoping.
Financial, Operational & Risk Oversight
• Manage multi-million dollar project budgets.
• Conduct risk modeling and mitigation planning.
• Support clients through acquisitions, divestitures, and major structural reorganizations.
• Analyze and optimize TCO for enterprise systems.
Experience Requirements
✔ 10+ years combined experience in Finance, Operations, or ERP Consulting
✔ 8+ years in ERP consulting with direct client ownership
✔ Led at least 2 full-cycle Tier I/Tier II ERP implementations (no exceptions)
✔ Experience managing 2+ concurrent ERP clients
✔ Proven delivery with at least one of the following systems: SAP S/4HANA, Oracle Cloud ERP, Oracle EBS, Infor, Epicor, Microsoft Dynamics, NetSuite
✔ Background as former CFO, Controller, Director of Operations, VP Supply Chain, or similar strongly preferred
✔ Big 4 or equivalent consulting experience preferred
Must Have
• Enterprise program ownership (>$5M budgets)
• Data migration strategy leadership
• Cross-module ERP fluency
• Ability to present to Boards, Audit Committees, and Investors
• Expertise in process re-engineering and organizational change management
Highly Preferred
• M&A integration experience
• Multi-entity, multi-currency, multi-plant environments
• Experience with regulated industries (Oil & Gas, Aerospace, GovCon, Manufacturing)
• Experience remediating troubled or failing ERP projects
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS
Required
• Bachelor's degree
• Full-cycle ERP implementation experience (2+ enterprise implementations)
Strongly Preferred
• MBA or advanced degree
• PMP, Prosci, Six Sigma Black Belt, or Lean certification
• Tier I/Tier II ERP certification(s)
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: $128,970.36 - $172,002.20 per year
Benefits:
• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
Work Location: Remote
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