ERP Project Manager

Xitricon is seeking a ERP Project Manager for our Nordics, UK & Sri Lanka region.

* Candidate must be resident of the Nordics, UK & Sri Lanka.

• Ensure project quality and the correct use of the Implementation Methodology and implementation tools to include overall project planning, direction and guidance
• Be responsible for the project status and the reporting to the Project Steering Group
• Detailed level involvement in all project management activities including planning, execution, monitoring, control and reporting.
• Single point of contact for the project for all stakeholders
• Motivate the team and drive towards achieving planned timelines.
• Ensure implementation projects are delivered to budget and on time
• Manage scope and variations
• Control of commercial, resource time and project risks
• Oversee all communications and progress reporting with the customer
• Coordinate all resources allocated to the customer project
• Review all time and cost each week/month, and to produce the invoices within the relevant reporting deadlines
• Liaise with the Finance Department in the progress and payment of outstanding invoices, in order to minimise account receivable balances.
• Oversee the delivery of technical development within the established technical procedures
• From time to time, the Senior/Project Manager may be required to liaise with sales management to provide pre-sales consultancy/presentations, and to construct responses and customer proposals

The above list is not exhaustive, and you may be asked to undertake reasonable additional duties / projects as and when required.

• Demonstrates a deep understanding of the implementation methodologies and is able to confidently educate others on this
• Demonstrates a deep understanding of and integrates appropriate project management tools and processes
• Understands when to apply/ obtain the necessary requisite subject matter expertise
• Ability to take initiative and drive the project towards project objectives
• Ability to mentor more junior members of the team
• Within the confines of the project, is able to affect change and monitor progress
• Demonstrates the ability to manage conflict
• Is able to successfully run and facilitate meetings and workshops
• Good knowledge of services contracts
• Ability to Plan, lead, manage and deliver medium to large size projects
• Deep understanding of scope management, the ability to recognise scope changes

• University degree, MBA, or equivalent professional qualification
• Minimum 5-10 years of experience in project management.
• Prior experience in managing ERP implementation projects (preferably full life cycles)
• Experience in conducting projects using an Agile methodology would be an asset
• Certification in one of other Project Management methodologies Prince2 or PMP would be an asset

Equal Opportunity Employer. Xitricon is building a global team where diverse, talented people can do their best work.