ERP Implementation and Advisory Manager

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Company: Plante & Moran, PLLC

• Location: United States, Illinois, Chicago

Make your mark. Our management consulting team focuses on our clients’ critical strategic business needs. Within the Business Technology Advisory (BTA) practice, we serve as digital transformation advisors to a diverse array of clients in a unique manner that is proven and unbiased. Example projects include assessment & roadmap, readiness & selection, and implementation advisory for enterprise business applications. Focused commercial industries include manufacturing & distribution, food & beverage (F&B)/consumer packaged goods (CPG), construction, business & industrial services, and private equity. Our team is focused on aligning business goals and modern technologies to help clients create measurable value.

Plante Moran enjoys a “Workplace for Your Day” model which, simply put, means we strive for flexibility and balance while staying true to our principally in-person model. We believe that face-to-face interactions are paramount for individual and collective development, but also encourage individuals to work with their supervisor and team to determine their optimal working environment each day.

Your role.

Your work will include, but not be limited to:

• Align private equity sponsor goals with portfolio growth objectives through innovative technology solutions and services.
• Serve as an unbiased advisor and project manager, leading strategic technology projects for digital solutions such as ERP, CRM, WMS, e-commerce, and more across diverse commercial industries.
• Conduct comprehensive business systems assessments to develop options analysis and detailed roadmaps for achieving technology and business goals.
• Advise on digital transformation initiatives, managing solution evaluations, procurement projects, and guiding change management and implementation support activities.
• Master Plante Moran’s proprietary methodologies and tools, contributing to continuous improvement efforts of internal assets.
• Develop subject matter expertise in enterprise software selection and implementation project management across various commercial industries.
• Mentor project teams and develop talent through effective project management and thoughtful performance feedback.
• Gain deep understanding of key industrial market segments, such as manufacturing and distribution, by analyzing business processes, challenges, and trends.
• Showcase passion for industry and technology through research, thought leadership, and professional networking.
• Support business development activities including networking, developing proposals, defining project scope and workplans, and participating in presentations to prospective clients.
• Guide and mentor project teams comprised of 2-4 consultants through successful project delivery.
• Manage client project economics, including resource management, invoicing, issue resolution, and relationship management.

The qualifications.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Management Information Systems, Business, Finance, or related field is required.
• 6+ years of recent business technology experience, including but not limited to project management, technology implementation, and experience in manufacturing, distribution, and/or industrial business services.
• Preference toward prior experience working with private equity.
• Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to effectively engage a diverse audience, from technical professionals to C-level executives.
• Proven ability to manage multiple client projects and practice activities efficiently.
• Strong project management skills, capable of working independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Willingness to travel based on client and project demands.

Our difference.

On the surface, we’re one of the nation’s largest audit, tax, consulting, and wealth management firms. But dig a little deeper, and you’ll see what makes us different: we’re a relatively jerk-free firm (hey, nobody ‘s perfect) with a world-class culture, consistent recognition as one of Fortune Magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For,” and an endless array of opportunities. At Plante Moran, diversity, equity and inclusion means that all staff members have equitable and fair opportunities to succeed, in an inclusive environment, with their individual, unique identities. So, what are you waiting for? Apply now.

This is an exempt position, so you may have to work hours that exceed the standard 40-hour work week.

Plante Moran is committed to a diverse workplace. We strive to create a culture where each person feels accepted and valued. We believe that each person’s ultimate potential begins with first acknowledging their inherent dignity. When we can recognize – and celebrate – our many human differences, we’re able to create a workplace where all staff feel a sense of belonging and an opportunity to succeed. This allows us to attract and retain the best talent, serve clients through diverse thinking, and better represent and support the various communities in which we live and work. Plante Moran is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Plante Moran maintains a drug-free workplace.

Interested applicants must submit their resume for consideration using our applicant tracking system. Due to the high volume of applications received, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship, with the exception of candidates that are bilingual in Japanese and English. Unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies, or similar, will not be paid a fee and become the property of Plante Moran.

The specific statements above are not intended to be all-inclusive.

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Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act (SB 19-085) Information

Compensation is commensurate with technical skills and experience and is provided in accordance with the CO Equal Pay for Equal Work Act.

Compensation information posted is based on a position being located in the state of CO. Please review position location for applicable geographic location.

Colorado monthly base range is as follows:

$9,166.66 to $10,833.33

We are pleased to offer eligible staff a robust benefits package. Eligibility and contribution requirements for some of these benefits vary based on the number of hours staff work per week. Highlights include health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance. These standard offerings are effective on the first of the month following your start date. In addition to this, eligible staff are able to take advantage of our Flexible Time Off and various pre-determined holidays as well as a balance fund, 401(k) plan, flexible benefits plans, business-related travel expense, lodging and meal reimbursement for business-related use. A Pension plan is also available for eligible administrative and paraprofessional staff. A discretionary bonus plan is available for eligible staff. Plante Moran also offers Interns and Contractors the option to elect health insurance under our contingent staff medical plan as of the 1st of the month following 60 days of employment in addition to limited paid time sick time. Seasonal staff are not eligible for benefits.

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