ERP Implementation Lead

We are seeking an experienced ERP
Implementation Lead to support a large -scale enterprise transformation
initiative involving the migration of custom -built and legacy business
applications to a modern ERP platform such as SAP or Oracle.

The ideal candidate will have
hands -on experience participating in complex ERP transformation programs and a
strong understanding of how enterprise business processes, custom applications,
integrations, data, and reporting capabilities transition into an ERP
ecosystem. This individual will serve as a key subject matter expert and
trusted advisor, working closely with business process owners, internal
technology teams, ERP vendors, and System Integrators (SIs) to evaluate
requirements, validate solutions, identify gaps, and ensure the ERP
implementation aligns with business objectives.

Candidate will be expected to
leverage prior ERP transformation experience to challenge assumptions, validate
implementation approaches, assess the impact on existing applications and
processes, and help drive practical decisions throughout the implementation
lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

ERP Transformation &
Solution Leadership

• Act as a key transformation lead
  throughout the ERP implementation lifecycle.
  
• Provide hands -on guidance and
  expertise during the migration from custom -built applications to SAP or
  Oracle ERP.
  
• Participate in ERP strategy,
  solution discussions, design workshops, and implementation planning
  activities.
  
• Help define the future -state
  application landscape and identify opportunities to leverage standard ERP
  functionality.
  
• Challenge existing customs processes and advocate for industry best practices where appropriate.
  

Business Process & Fit -Gap
Analysis

• Work closely with business process
  owners to understand current -state processes and systems.
  
• Participate in process discovery,
  requirements gathering, and fit -gap assessment activities.
  
• Evaluate how existing customs applications and functionality can be replaced, consolidated, or
  integrated with ERP solutions.
  
• Assist in defining future -state
  business processes aligned with ERP capabilities.
  

Collaboration with ERP Vendors
and System Integrators

• Serve as a primary point of
  collaboration between internal teams and external implementation partners.
  
• Review and validate solution
  recommendations provided by SAP, Oracle, and System Integrator teams.
  
• Ensure implementation decisions
  align with business objectives and long -term architecture goals.
  
• Participate in solution reviews,
  design discussions, and architecture governance activities. 
  

Integration & Data Migration
Support

• Work with
  integration teams to define ERP integration requirements and approaches.
  
• Review
  integration designs and ensure business requirements are adequately
  addressed.
  
• Support data
  migration planning, data mapping, validation, and reconciliation
  activities.
  
• Help identify
  data quality issues and remediation strategies.
  

Legacy Application
Rationalization

• Analyze existing custom -built
  applications and assess their business value and ERP replacement strategy.
  
• Identify business processes,
  integrations, reports, and functionality impacted by the ERP
  transformation.
  
• Support application retirement,
  consolidation, and transition planning activities.
  
• Assist in defining coexistence
  strategies during phased migration approaches.
  

Post -Go -Live Support &
Continuous Improvement

• Support business users during
  stabilization and hyper care periods.
  
• Assist in issue resolution and
  optimization initiatives.
  
• Identify opportunities for process
  improvement and ERP adoption enhancement.
  
• Promote ERP best practices and
  continuous improvement across business functions.
  
  

Requirements

Required Qualifications

Experience

• 10+ years of experience in
  enterprise applications, ERP implementations, or business systems
  transformation.
  
• Minimum 5 years of hands -on
  experience working on large -scale SAP or Oracle ERP implementation
  programs.
  
• Proven experience in ERP
  transformation projects involving migration from custom -built or legacy
  applications.
  
• Experience working directly with
  ERP vendors, implementation partners, and System Integrators.
  
• Strong involvement in multiple
  phases of ERP implementations including design, fit -gap analysis,
  integration, data migration, testing, and deployment.
  
• Experience supporting
  enterprise -wide business process transformation initiatives.
  
  

Technical Understanding

• ERP architecture and
  implementation methodologies.
  
• Application integration concepts
  and middleware platforms.
  
• Data migration and master data
  management principles.
  
• Reporting and analytics
  requirements within ERP ecosystems.
  
• Cloud ERP concepts and SaaS
  delivery models.
  

Soft Skills

• Excellent communication and
  cross -functional coordination.
  
• Strong analytical,
  decision -making, and problem -solving skills.
  
• Ability to lead independently and
  mentor teams.
  
• Strong ownership and
  accountability mindset.
  
• High customer orientation and
  quality focus.
  
• Ability to work effectively in
  multi -project / matrix environments.
  
  

Required Skills

• Strong fit -gap analysis and
  business process mapping skills.
  
• Ability to evaluate ERP standard
  functionality versus customization requirements.
  
• Strong analytical and
  problem -solving abilities.
  
• Ability to work effectively with
  business users, architects, developers, and consultants.
  
• Strong workshop facilitation and
  stakeholder engagement skills.
  
• Excellent communication and
  documentation skills.
  
• Ability to challenge assumptions and drive
  practical, business -focused solutions.