We are looking for an ERP/D365 Project Manager to support a manufacturing operation in Rochester, New York through the final stages of a Dynamics 365 initiative. This Long-term Contract position will focus on stabilizing configuration activities, coordinating site readiness, and guiding teams through go-live and post-launch support. The role is well suited to a hands-on project leader with strong D365 knowledge, finance process experience, and the ability to work effectively with both local stakeholders and a global program structure.
Responsibilities:
- Lead site-level coordination for the Dynamics 365 program, aligning project activities with the broader global deployment team.
- Oversee configuration readiness and support final preparation efforts to ensure the local operation is prepared for a successful launch.
- Partner with implementation leadership, superusers, and functional teams across areas such as warehouse, production, and finance to address business needs.
- Provide structured support during go-live, helping resolve issues quickly and maintaining continuity across critical business processes.
- Manage post-implementation activities, including follow-up actions, process stabilization, and backend support needs.
- Develop and maintain rollout plans, track priorities, and adjust resource allocation to meet project milestones.
- Work closely with finance stakeholders to support system alignment with operational and financial requirements within a manufacturing environment.
- Help coordinate data cleanup and validation efforts to improve system accuracy and support reliable reporting and transactions.
- Demonstrated expertise leading or supporting Microsoft Dynamics 365 initiatives in a project or superuser capacity.
- Strong background in finance processes and financial systems, with the ability to translate business requirements into workable solutions.
- Previous experience in a manufacturing environment with knowledge of operational workflows and cross-functional dependencies.
- Proven ability to manage rollout planning, stakeholder coordination, and resource prioritization in complex projects.
- Experience supporting go-live and post-go-live activities, including issue management and process stabilization.
- Familiarity with data cleansing, system quality control, and validation practices within ERP programs.
- Ability to work in a hybrid setting in Rochester, New York, with increased onsite presence as key project phases require it.