Director Enterprise Resources Planning

Job Description

We are seeking a Director – ERP Project to lead the successful implementation of a large-scale, enterprise-wide ERP system. This temporary full-time role involves overseeing a multi-million-dollar transformation project, covering the full lifecycle—from planning and vendor selection through design, development, testing, go-live, and optimization.

The ideal candidate will have extensive ERP implementation experience (Finance, Procurement, HR modules) and a proven ability to manage diverse teams, complex interdependencies, and executive-level stakeholder engagement.

Key Responsibilities

Project Leadership & Strategy

• Lead the end-to-end ERP implementation, ensuring seamless integration of Finance, Procurement, and HR systems.
• Develop and manage comprehensive project plans, budgets, and KPIs.
• Oversee governance, reporting, and alignment with organizational objectives.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Collaborate with internal leaders to define requirements and ensure business needs are met.
• Manage vendor relationships, consultants, and third-party partners.
• Deliver regular executive updates, escalating risks and recommending solutions.

Project Delivery & Execution

• Monitor budgets, resource allocation, and project milestones.
• Ensure quality assurance, testing, and technical integration (data migration, system configuration).
• Drive user adoption through training programs and support models.

Risk & Change Management

• Anticipate and mitigate risks across technical and organizational domains.
• Lead change management initiatives to ensure cultural and operational adoption.
• Conduct post-implementation reviews for continuous improvement.

Team Leadership

• Build, mentor, and manage a cross-functional project team.
• Foster collaboration, accountability, and high performance across teams.
• Ensure compliance with safety, policy, and governance standards.

Qualifications

• Degree in Business, Commerce, Information Technology, or related field; Master’s or PMP certification preferred.
• Proven leadership in large-scale ERP implementations (Finance, Procurement, HR).
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or Workday.
• Strong background in managing multi-million-dollar budgets and delivering projects on-time and on-scope.
• Expertise in Agile/Waterfall methodologies and tools (MS Project, JIRA).
• Exceptional communication, stakeholder engagement, and change management skills.
• Strategic thinker with a track record of driving transformation and building consensus across diverse teams.
• Experience in municipal/government operations is an asset but not required.

Why Apply?

This is a high-impact leadership opportunity to oversee one of the most significant enterprise transformation initiatives in the organization. You’ll drive strategy, execution, and adoption of a modern ERP solution that will shape operations for years to come. Please apply today!