IT Project Manager - Manufacturing & ERP Migration
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Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for a Senior IT Project Manager - Manufacturing & ERP Migration for a contract assignment with one of our Premier Clients in Greenville, WI., Seeking a Sr. IT Project Manager with Operational Capacity Planning and Manufacturing experience. The Senior IT Project Manager will lead critical technology initiatives within a manufacturing environment, with a primary focus on migrating backlogged data from an on premises ERP system to a modern cloud platform. This role requires a blend of IT project leadership, manufacturing operations experience, and hands on understanding of production scheduling and capacity planning. The ideal candidate has successfully delivered complex technical projects in a manufacturing setting and understands how technology impacts shop floor operations., * Lead end to end project management for the ERP data migration from on prem to cloud, including planning, execution, risk management, and stakeholder communication.
- Coordinate with manufacturing operations teams to understand production schedules, capacity constraints, and workflow impacts.
- Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, resource allocations, and status reporting for executive leadership.
- Oversee data extraction, cleansing, validation, and migration activities in partnership with technical teams.
- Ensure minimal disruption to manufacturing operations during migration and system transitions.
- Facilitate cross functional collaboration between IT, operations, engineering, and external vendors.
- Identify process gaps and recommend improvements to enhance system performance and operational efficiency.
- Manage project budgets, scope, and change control to ensure successful delivery.
Requirements
- 5-10+ years of IT Project Management experience, ideally in mid to large manufacturing environments.
- Direct operational experience with manufacturing scheduling, capacity planning, or shop floor coordination.
- Proven success managing ERP related projects, including data migration, system upgrades, or cloud transitions.
- Strong understanding of on prem vs. cloud architectures and the complexities of moving legacy data.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate technical concepts for non technical stakeholders.
- Experience working in hybrid onsite environments with cross functional teams.
- Work Environment
- Hybrid schedule: 3-4 days onsite per week.
- Fast paced manufacturing setting with hands on collaboration across IT and operations.
Preferred Skills:
- Prior experience migrating ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Infor, Epicor, or similar from on prem to cloud.
- PMP, Agile, or other project management certifications.
- Background supporting lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, or operational excellence initiatives.