Project Manager – Epicor Kinetic Implementations (remote with travel) Our client, a rapidly growing organization undergoing significant digital transformation, is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead Epicor Kinetic implementation, upgrade, and optimization initiatives. This role is responsible for driving project delivery, aligning cross‑functional teams, and ensuring that Epicor Kinetic capabilities support operational excellence across the business. This position is remote with approximately 25-50% travel to client or company sites.
Key Responsibilities:- Lead end‑to‑end project management for Epicor Kinetic implementations, upgrades, and enhancement initiatives.
- Develop and manage project plans, timelines, budgets, risks, and communication strategies.
- Partner with business leaders to define project scope, requirements, and success criteria.
- Coordinate cross‑functional teams—including Operations, IT, Finance, Supply Chain, and Engineering—to ensure alignment and timely execution.
- Oversee functional workstreams related to Planning & Scheduling, Engineering, and Manufacturing/Production processes.
- Ensure effective requirements gathering, solution design, testing, training, and change management activities.
Monitor project progress, resolve issues, and escalate risks as needed to maintain project momentum.
Drive user adoption through structured communication, training coordination, and post‑go‑live support planning.
Maintain documentation, status reporting, and stakeholder updates throughout the project lifecycle.
Required Qualifications:
Proven experience as a Project Manager leading ERP or large‑scale technology implementations.
Strong understanding of Epicor Kinetic or similar ERP systems.
Familiarity with Operations‑focused modules such as Planning/Scheduling and Engineering.
Experience coordinating BAQ development or reporting workstreams.
Strong business process analysis and documentation skills.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
Ability to go on site
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in manufacturing or distribution environments.
Exposure to MES, Advanced Planning, or Quality modules.
Prior consulting or client‑facing project leadership experience.
Understanding of system integrations, data flows, and reporting tools.
What Success Looks Like:
On‑time, on‑budget delivery of Epicor Kinetic projects.
High user adoption and improved operational efficiency.
Strong relationships with business stakeholders and project teams.
Clear, consistent communication and effective risk management.
Measurable improvements in system utilization and process performance.
