Portfolio Technology ERP Advisor

Portfolio Technology ERP Advisor

Requirements

• B.S. in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technology field. M.S./MBA a plus.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in a mix of hands-on and advisory/leadership roles
• Expert level understanding of the business process and technical aspects of ERP planning
• Experience operating, maintaining, and implementing ERP systems from more than one vendor
• Expert level understanding of ERP system concepts and implementation details of specific products
• Ability to identify implementation or upgrade project health related to scope, complexity, resourcing, and timing
• Ability to assess an established ERP implementation and advise CIOs on best practices and optimization
• Ability to advise on ERP consolidation
• Ability to identify manual business processes that can be automated into an established ERP system
• Broad subject-matter experience and able to field discussions across the spectrum of business processes and ERP technology
• Demonstrated success executing across multiple initiatives, exceptional time management skills, and comfort navigating uncertainty
• Ability and desire to work as a guide/mentor with clients and junior team members
• Prior consultative/internal experience with technical and non-technical executives
• Strong understanding of data modeling, scripting/coding experience a plus
• Self-starter, ability to prioritize work, and propose and implement improvements
• Highly effective communicator both verbally and in writing
• Strong time management skills and entrepreneurial attitude
• Desire to work in a small team in a hands-on way

Responsibilities

• Within our general framework, build a comprehensive strategy for ERP initiatives across the portfolio, including key performance indicators to measure project success
• Counsel and share knowledge about the methodology with senior executives and peers
• Lead through implementation programs with the ability to interface with technical/non-technical stakeholders
• Assess and articulate ERP risks, opportunities, and recommendations as part of investment due diligence
• Ensure budget management practices are in place to optimize resource allocation during implementations
• Assess, interview, and advise companies across all industries about ERP practices
• Perform briefings about ERP best practices to company leadership and technical teams
• Interface with third parties to drive ongoing ERP initiatives across the portfolio
• Develop case studies based on successful implementations to share learnings across the organization
• Use business intelligence tools to create reporting and maintain metrics using collected data
• Own and drive select program functions and collaborate with teammates as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

• M.S./MBA a plus
• Scripting/coding experience a plus