IFS ERP Implementation Project Manager

Baker Tilly - Milwaukee, WI

Full-time - Mid Level

Milwaukee, WI

10,001+ employees

About the position

Baker Tilly is seeking an experienced IFS ERP Implementation Project Manager specializing in Supply Chain and Manufacturing. This role is pivotal in leveraging both functional and technical skills to implement leading ERP software solutions effectively. The successful candidate will apply Baker Tilly's Package Software Implementation Methodology to deliver transformational projects that meet client needs. This position involves planning and leading client teams through business process analysis and design work sessions, ensuring that current and future processes are well-defined and documented. The Project Manager will be responsible for conducting business process mapping and requirements gathering sessions to determine system configuration and business requirements. They will map business process requirements to software functionality, identify gaps, and design solutions to address these gaps. Hands-on software configuration will be a key part of the role, along with troubleshooting and resolving issues that arise from system configuration activities. The Project Manager will also document functional requirements and use cases for custom development items, including data conversions, interfaces, reports, and forms. In addition to technical responsibilities, the Project Manager will facilitate test script development and execution for assigned workstreams, manage day-to-day project activities, and ensure the development of work products and deliverables. They will provide coaching and mentoring to less experienced consultants and project team members, contributing to the growth of the Consulting Practice. Understanding Baker Tilly's Change Management approach will be essential to help clients increase user adoption of the ERP solution. The role requires effective communication at all levels, both with clients and internally, to ensure project success and client satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Leverage functional and technical skills to successfully implement leading ERP software solutions
• Understand and apply Baker Tilly's Package Software Implementation Methodology to successfully deliver transformational projects
• Plan and lead client teams through business process analysis and design work sessions
• Define current and future processes; conduct business process mapping and requirements gathering sessions to determine system configuration and business requirements
• Map business process requirements to software functionality, determine gap/fit, and design solutions for identified gaps
• Perform hands-on software configuration in support of target business process requirements
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues resulting from system configuration activities
• Document functional requirements and use cases for custom-development items including data conversions, interfaces, reports, forms, etc.
• Facilitate test script development and execution for assigned workstream(s)
• Facilitate and perform implementation and cut-over activities
• Provide business process, software, and project expertise to client teams
• Communicate effectively at all levels with clients and internally
• Manage assigned day-to-day project activities and development of work products and deliverables
• Provide coaching and mentoring to less experienced consultants, clients, and project team members
• Contribute to the growth of the Consulting Practice and develop and implement a personal plan which sets goals for professional and practice development
• Understand Baker Tilly's Change Management approach and tools to help clients increase user adoption of the ERP solution

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Management/Computer Information Systems, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering or related program
• Seven (7) or more years of related experience in external consulting experience with a large consulting firm, including design and implementation of ERP or similar solutions
• Direct experience working on multiple phases of at least two ERP software implementations
• Project-based accounting experience related to Construction industry knowledge preferred
• Hands-on experience with software configuration, prototyping, and testing using leading ERP software solutions, for example SAP, Oracle E-Business Suite, JD Edwards, Microsoft AX, IFS, Infor, and Epicor
• Demonstrated expertise in business process analysis and design in one or more of the following processes: Order to Cash, Record to Report, Plan to Produce
• Passion for serving clients in the Manufacturing and Distribution industry
• Good presentation, organizational, and documentation skills and strong problem-solving and business analysis skills
• Ability to learn quickly, communicate ideas effectively, and utilize flexibility and creativity to present a variety of solutions
• Excellent team leadership skills with proven success leading large sub-teams or small projects and the ability to manage multiple project tasks and adapt to changing priorities
• Ability to engage effectively with business and technical resources, provide exceptional client service, demonstrate commitment to continuous learning, display appropriate ethical knowledge and commitment, and exhibit a sense of urgency and commitment to quality and the timely completion of projects
• Demonstrated leadership, analytical, organization, interpersonal, project management, communication skills, and highly developed Microsoft Suite skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) required
• Flexibility for regular weekly travel to client sites and work as needed outside of normal business hours due to client demands