Enterprise Project Manager III

The Enterprise Project Manager III
will be responsible for leading and managing high-visibility, complex enterprise IT projects, including but not limited to Tuff Shed, Inc.'s enterprise resource planning (ERP) transformation. Working alongside the ERP Program Manager, this role will drive cross functional workstream accountability, integrated planning, risk and issue management, vendor coordination, testing, rollout readiness, change management, and stakeholder alignment across business and technology teams. The position will operate generally independently while collaborating to support work affecting multiple departments and ensuring on time, within scope, and within budget delivery of technology solutions that enhance the experience of team members and customers.

The essential functions for this position include but are not strictly limited to:

• Manage the full project lifecycle, including initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closing phases.
• Develop comprehensive project plans, including scope, objectives, timeline, resource allocation, risk management, and deliverables.
• Coordinate internal resources and third-party vendors for seamless project execution.
• Track project progress, adjust plans as necessary, and provide regular updates to leadership and stakeholders.

• Lead and deliver key initiatives involving Development, Infrastructure, Security, and Support teams, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to define project scope and set realistic objectives.
• Ensure all projects meet the quality standards set by Tuff Shed, Inc. and comply with security and compliance requirements.

• Facilitate effective communication across project teams, stakeholders, and leadership.
• Conduct project meetings, including kickoffs, steering committees, stand-ups, and retrospectives.
• Promote team collaboration by encouraging knowledge sharing and cross-training within project teams and related departments.

• Assist the Director of IT Operations in managing project budgets and procurement processes.
• Coordinate with vendors to ensure delivery of products and services in accordance with project requirements and review invoices against work product.
• Manage licensing, contracts, and vendor relationships to support project goals and organizational standards.

• Proactively identify potential risks and develop mitigation plans.
• Resolve project issues promptly, escalating critical matters to leadership as needed.
• Ensure documentation is maintained throughout the project and that lessons learned are captured for future reference.

• Maintain an integrated ERP project plan across business, technology, data, integration, testing, change, deployment, and support-transition work streams.
• Partner with the ERP Program Manager and workstream leads to establish milestones, dependencies, deliverables, owners, decision dates, and resource needs.
• Drive workstream accountability, identify cross-functional dependencies, and elevate decisions or constraints affecting scope, schedule, cost, quality, or business readiness.
• Coordinate internal teams, the ERP implementation partner, software vendors, and other consulting resources to support seamless execution.
• Facilitate timely decision-making by documenting options, impacts, recommendations, owners, and due dates.
• Support phased rollout planning, cutover, deployment readiness, hypercare, and transition to operational support.

• Strong project management skills and experience, including planning, execution, monitoring, and control.
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with an attention to detail.
• Proficiency in project management tools (Smartsheet, Jira, or similar).
• Familiarity with IT frameworks and methodologies such as Agile, Scrum, and Waterfall, especially with a focus on implementation of ERP and CRM systems.
• In-depth knowledge of ERP systems, architectures, functionalities, and implementation.
• Experience in Change Management with a focus on adoption strategies.
• Exceptional skills identifying, communicating, and mitigating project risks.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present information clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to build strong…