Senior ERP Manager

Job Description

This is a remote position.

Prescott Solutions is a boutique recruiting firm that positions top talent in top positions with top companies. We value honesty, integrity and long-term customer and candidate satisfaction! We have been staffing in the ERP and IT technology space for almost 20 years! We are based in Boulder, Colorado and enjoy a great work life balance.

We are in immediate need of a Senior ERP / Project Manager - Software Selection & Implementation

Our Senior ERP Manager reports to the Director of Client Services. The Senior ERP Manager will develop strategies as well as plan and execute initiatives to build awareness and drive business growth for our Client’s consulting services. He or She works on multiple projects concurrently with subordinate managers and senior consultants to develop and recommend objectives to upper management; when necessary, involved in resolving business elevated issues.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Prescott Solutions is sourcing a Senior ERP / Project Manager – Enterprise Software Selection & Implementation on behalf of our client, a leading independent ERP agnostic consulting firm. This is a client-facing, strategic role ideal for seasoned professionals with financial or manufacturing leadership experience (e.g., CFO, Accounting, Manufacturing, Supply Chain) who now consults on ERP selection and implementation projects. This is a full-time remote position with 25% to 40% travel.

You’ll lead clients through complex ERP software financial initiatives, from evaluation to go-live, translating business needs into system requirements while guiding executive stakeholders toward successful digital transformation outcomes.

This leadership role requires a deep considerable and cumulative breadth of knowledge and understanding of financial or manufacturing ERP methodologies. The Senior ERP Manager is responsible for maintaining high levels of client satisfaction and successful on-going business process analysis and account management, including fostering follow-on opportunities and nurturing client relationships. The ideal understands and can help develop standards, procedures and management processes for the customer's business.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Key Responsibilities

Lead multi-disciplinary consulting teams on strategic ERP and digital transformation initiatives

Lead ERP software selection using Client’s vendor-agnostic methodology

Provides both management and technical leadership

Oversee ERP implementations ensuring alignment with business and technical goals

Advise CFOs, CIOs, and COOs on ERP strategy and risk management

Conduct business process reviews, gap analyses, and requirements gathering

Develop project plans, manage timelines, and lead change management efforts

Provide executive-level reporting and communications throughout the project lifecycle

Lead and manage evaluation & selection of new ERP system for the Enterprise to include Finance, Human Resources, Conflicts, and CRM; including both Cloud and On‐Premise providers, vendor negotiation, business case development and managing project budget and analysis

Responsible for both short‐term and long‐term financial system strategy to manage and support the Client’s core strategic applications including budgets, vendor management, & cost analysis and savings.

Support design and implementation of process changes to align with our finance transformation project.

Provide project management support for continuous improvement projects with business stakeholders, business analysts, design architects, developers, and QA testers.

Ideal Candidate Profile

5+ years in top-tier consulting (Big 4 or equivalent)

High energy, financial and technology executive leader

Proven success managing enterprise IT / ERP transformation initiatives

Strong executive presence and client-facing communication skills

Hands-on experience with software selection, implementation, and change management

PMP, Six Sigma, or advanced degree preferred

Sector experience in financial, accounting, supply chain, manufacturing, oil & gas, or government (bonus)

Qualifications

20+ years in finance or ERP consulting (CFO, Controller, Sr. Financial Consultant roles - bonus)

Led at least 2+ full-cycle ERP implementations

ERP expertise across platforms like SAP, Oracle, Infor, Epicor, Microsoft Dynamics, or NetSuite

PMP or equivalent certification preferred

Strong communication, leadership, and stakeholder engagement skills

Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or advanced degree preferred

Consulting firm experience strongly preferred

Core Qualifications

Accounting, Finance & IT Management

Performance Measurement

ERP Selection & Analysis

Global Operational Transformation

System Implementation Leadership

Financial Analysis and Reporting

Business Planning and Analysis

Excellent Computer and Presentation Skills

Resource Management

Budgeting, Forecasting and Analysis

EDUCATION

Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or advanced degree - Preferred

Six Sigma training or Certification is preferred.

10+ years prior of relevant consulting experience, ideally in finance-focused roles (e.g., CFO, Controller, Sr. Financial Consultant), now applied to ERP strategy and consulting

Software Selection Implementation experience with Tier I or Tier II is a Plus

Requirements

Essential Requirements

Mentor internal teams during selection and implementation phases

Manage budgets, profitability, and staffing for consulting projects

Build and maintain strong CXO-level relationships with Fortune 100 clients

Develop practice methodologies, train staff, and mentor junior consultants

Collaborate with multiple teams on projects to manage concurrently, build and support global ERP projects in Global markets like the US, Canada, Latin-America, Europe, Japan, Philippines, Australia and or more

Teamed with business stakeholders and IT partners on project priorities / schedules

Successfully completed a complex 2+ year project to migrate software systems for clients' new customer service platform with improved integration points to / from Dynamics.

Managed supply chain team through the acquisition

Benefits

Compensation & Perks

Competitive salary and performance incentives

Remote flexibility (Midwest location preferred)

Light travel

Medical benefits

401(k) with 6% match

Requirements

Accounting, Finance & IT Management Performance Measurement ERP Selection & Analysis Global Operational Transformation System Implementation Leadership Financial Analysis and Reporting Business Planning and Analysis Excellent Computer and Presentation Skills Resource Management Budgeting, Forecasting and Analysis