Job Description

We are seeking a dynamic Project Manager to lead IT projects as business consulting, with a strong focus on ERP implementations such as SAP, Workday, Microsoft Dynamics, Coupa, Epicor or other softwares/applications. This role requires expertise in managing projects across multicultural and multi-organizational settings, combining strategic oversight with hands-on involvement in project execution.

Responsibilities:

• Drive end-to-end project lifecycle management, including planning, execution, monitoring, and closure, ensuring alignment with project objectives, scope, budget, and timeline.
• Collaborate closely with diverse stakeholders, including business leaders, IT teams, external vendors, and international partners, to define project requirements and deliverables.
• Navigate complex organizational structures and cultural dynamics to facilitate effective communication, decision-making, and consensus-building across multiple stakeholders.
• Develop comprehensive project plans, resource allocation strategies, and risk management frameworks to address challenges and mitigate risks proactively.
• Lead stakeholder management efforts at all organizational levels, building relationships and fostering alignment on project goals and outcomes.
• Utilize BPM (Business Process Mapping) knowledge to analyze existing processes, identify improvement opportunities, and drive process optimization initiatives aligned with ERP implementations.
• Facilitate workshops, meetings, and conflict resolution sessions, leveraging strong facilitation skills to encourage participation, consensus-building, and effective decision-making.
• Provide hands-on support as needed, contributing technical expertise and guidance during critical project phases.
• Champion change management initiatives, ensuring smooth transitions and adopting new technologies and processes.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and organizational policies throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in project management, Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Change Management, or a related field.
• Certification in Project Management (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2, AGILE) is strongly recommended.
• Proven experience (+10 years) as a Business Project Manager, specifically managing IT projects, focusing on ERP implementations (SAP, Workday, Microsoft Dynamics, Epicor, Oracle, or Coupa, etc.)
• Strong understanding of ERP systems and their integration with business processes across diverse organizational structures.
• Demonstrated ability to lead projects in multicultural environments, navigating cultural differences and fostering collaboration.
• Hands-on experience in project execution, with the ability to troubleshoot technical issues and provide practical solutions.
• Proficiency in BPM (Business Process Mapping) methodologies and tools.
• Experience with Agile or other iterative project management methodologies is preferred.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels

Additional Information

• External contractor – hourly paid
• Preferred candidates based in Greater Boston or New York
• Hybrid-type job
• Availability to travel occasionally and work in different time zones as needed.

We build community, not just hire talent.

One of our main brand goals is to build a community of diverse and flexible professionals who can contribute to our current and future projects.

We’re not always looking for immediate hires. We were hoping you could get to know us and understand what we do and how we work so that we can find the right time and the right project for you to join our team.

We believe in genuine connections, long-term collaboration, and adding value from the right place at the right time.