The Company is looking to implement a new Microsoft Business Central ERP system to replace its current Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains system. The requirement is for a person to lead the project on a contract basis for up to 9 months.
What will the ERP Implementation Consultant do?
- Project manage the implementation project working with the ERP service provider and the local Finance and management team
- Prepare and effectively communicate Implementation schedule
- Manage the different stages of implementation to ensure timelines are met and results are satisfactory including development of workflows, chart of accounts etc.
- Testing: Lead the overall testing process including test status tracking and completeness
- Training: Ensure quality user training is provided in co-ordination with the ERP service provider
- Cutover/Migration. Develop detailed cutover planning ensuring resources are assigned to minimize downtime and disruption to the business. Monitor progress versus the cut-over plan taking necessary action to maintain the schedule and ensure management are informed of deviations.
- Go Live and Post Go Live support: Manage go-live to ensure controls are not breeched and issues are addressed ensuring sufficient support of users during initial days of system operation.
- Risk assessment and reporting
- Planning
- Working with stakeholders and users
- Project updates escalation and reporting
- Facilitating and enabling project resolution
- Good understanding of Finance
- 3rd party vendor interaction/management
- ERP Implementation Lead experience (preferably Microsoft)
- Project management with a proven track record delivering projects
- Excellent client facing skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to assume responsibility and meet deadlines
- Attention to detail