ERP Project Manager, Port Elizabeth

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (such as Business Administration, Information Technology, or Project Management).

Strong project management skills, including planning, execution, and risk management.

Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.

Familiarity with ERP systems and their integration into organizational processes.

Must have played a Project Management role on at least 2 ERP Projects

Must understand the ERP Life Cycle (key project phases, tasks, activities and deliverables per phase)

Must have good leadership/people and communication skills.

Should also be someone who is quite resolute i.e. can hold people to account, manage Vendors, make the tough calls, deliver the bad news when necessary, etc

Must have experience with cloud based ERP software (new technology)

Responsibilities

Create and maintain a comprehensive project plan that outlines the project's scope, schedule, budget, and resource requirements.

Establish a project team, define roles and responsibilities, and develop a communication plan.

Monitor progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies to keep the project on track.

Work closely with stakeholders, including the executive team, department managers, IT personnel, and end-users.

Ensure the ERP system aligns with the organization's requirements and objectives.

Maintain relationships with stakeholders, communicate project updates, and manage expectations.

Establish a project budget, track costs, and report on budget variances.

Collaborate with stakeholders to identify cost-saving opportunities and develop effective contingency plans.

Identify project risks and develop contingency plans to mitigate them.

Proactively assess risks and work with stakeholders to create a risk management plan.

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