ERP Project Manager - Epicor Kinetic
We are seeking an experienced ERP Project Manager to join our organization on a contract-to-hire basis to lead the successful implementation and adoption of Epicor Kinetic within a highly regulated Aerospace & Defense (A&D) manufacturing environment. This role goes beyond traditional project management. The ideal candidate is a change leader who has guided organizations through multiple ERP implementations end-to-end, with at least one full Epicor Kinetic implementation in A&D. Following the initial implementation phases, this individual is expected to transition into a permanent leadership role, owning user adoption, post-go-live stabilization, future phases, and the Epicor Kinetic continual improvement roadmap. Key Responsibilities: ERP Program & Delivery Leadership
- Serve as the “client-side ERP PM” leading the day-to-day Epicor Kinetic implementation lifecycle from detailed planning through go-live, stabilization, and subsequent phases.
- Operate as the PMO representative to the client, supporting PMO activities, status reporting, and executing the implementation playbook.
- Own the integrated project plan across ERP, data migration, integrations, reporting, and compliance-related workstreams.
- Serve as the primary liaison between business stakeholders, implementation partners, and internal IT/operations teams.
- Proactively manage scope, timeline, risks, dependencies, and change control.
Change Leadership & User Adoption
- Drive organizational change management across operations, supply chain, quality, finance, and engineering.
- Lead user readiness activities including:
- Role-based training strategy
- Super-user development
- Communication planning
- Adoption metrics and feedback loops
- Ensure Epicor Kinetic is not only implemented but effectively used across the organization.
A&D Compliance & Operational Readiness
- Partner with Quality, Operations, and Compliance teams to ensure ERP processes support:
- A&D traceability requirements
- Controlled data (e.g., CUI)
- Audit readiness and evidence capture
- Ensure compliance considerations are embedded into day-to-day workflows, not treated as afterthoughts.
Post-Go-Live Ownership & Continuous Improvement
- Transition from implementation leadership to long-term platform ownership.
- Establish and lead the Epicor Kinetic continuous improvement program, including:
- Enhancement backlog prioritization
- Release planning
- Optimization of workflows and reporting
- Serve as the internal Epicor SME and program owner post-hire.
Required Qualifications
- 7+ years of ERP project or program management experience.
- Multiple end-to-end ERP implementations as a Project Manager.
- At least one Epicor Kinetic implementation in an Aerospace & Defense manufacturing environment.
- Demonstrated success leading ERP-driven change management and user adoption.
- Strong understanding of manufacturing operations, including supply chain, production, quality, and finance.
- Proven ability to manage complex, cross-functional stakeholder groups.
- Experience working with external implementation partners and consulting teams.
Preferred Qualifications
- Background in management consulting or digital transformation consulting, with experience leading ERP or enterprise transformation programs from discovery through execution.
- Experience transitioning ERP programs from implementation into steady-state governance and optimization.
- Familiarity with regulated manufacturing environments and audit-driven operating models.
- Experience supporting governance structures, steering committees, and cadence-based reporting.
- Strong executive communication skills with the ability to translate technical and process concepts into business outcomes.
Education Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
- Advanced degrees and project/change management certifications (PMP, Prosci, etc.) are preferred but not required.
- Highly Desirable Certifications:
- Epicor Kinetic implementation or functional certifications
- AS9100, A&D quality, or regulated manufacturing certifications
- Prosci / ADKAR or equivalent change management certification
- PMP, SAFe, or equivalent project management certification
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