ERP Team Leader

Description:

The ERP Team Leader is responsible for leading a team of ERP implementors to successfully design, implement, and support ERP solutions across Logistics and/or Finance domains.

This role combines hands-on functional expertise with team leadership, ensuring high-quality delivery of ERP capabilities aligned with business processes and organizational strategy.

The position will work closely with IT/MIS, Finance, Supply Chain, and business stakeholders to drive successful ERP implementation and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

1. Team Leadership & Delivery Management

• Lead and manage a team of 3+ ERP implementors (functional analysts/configurators)
• Plan, prioritize, and oversee team activities across implementation, support, and enhancement cycles
• Ensure delivery milestones are met (design, configuration, UAT, go-live, stabilization)
• Coach, mentor, and develop team members’ professional capabilities

2. ERP Implementation & Solution Design

• Lead end-to-end ERP implementation projects (requirements → deployment)
• Translate business requirements into ERP solutions aligned with best practices
• Ensure minimal customization approach and adherence to system standards
• Oversee system configuration and functional design documentation

3. Functional Expertise (Logistics / Finance)

• Act as a subject matter expert in one or more domains:
• Logistics: Procurement, Inventory, Order Management, Manufacturing/SCM
• Finance: GL, AP, AR, Fixed Assets, Costing
• Ensure proper business process mapping and system alignment
• Support complex functional issue resolution

4. Oracle ERP Ownership

• Lead implementation and support of Oracle ERP (on-prem or Cloud)
• Ensure optimal usage of standard Oracle capabilities
• (Advantage) Drive Oracle Cloud ERP implementation, upgrades, or migration
• Work with integration teams on upstream/downstream systems

5. Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Act as the key interface between IT, Finance, Operations, and external partners
• Support business users during testing, training, and go-live
• Ensure alignment between ERP processes and organizational policies

6. Governance, Quality & Continuous Improvement

• Enforce ERP standards, documentation, and change management processes
• Support SOX / ITGC compliance where applicable
• Identify improvement opportunities and optimize system usage
• Drive automation and process standardization initiatives

Requirements

Experience

• 5–8 years of ERP experience,
• Hands-on implementation experience (Logistics and/or Finance modules)
• Leading ERP teams (minimum 3 team members)
• Proven experience in ERP project delivery (full lifecycle)

Technical & Functional Skills

• Strong experience with Oracle ERP (mandatory)
• Experience in Oracle Cloud ERP – Advantage
• Deep functional knowledge in either:
• Supply Chain / Logistics modules, OR
• Financial modules
• Understanding of system integrations and business processes

Leadership & Soft Skills

• Strong leadership and team management capabilities
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Ability to work in a cross-functional, global environment
• Structured, detail-oriented, and delivery-focused mindset

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in ERP transformation programs
• Experience working in multi-site / global organizations
• Familiarity with SOX / ITGC controls (advantage in your environment)
• Experience with change management and user adoption

Success Metrics (KPIs)

• Successful delivery of ERP implementation milestones
• System adoption and user satisfaction
• Reduction in manual processes / operational inefficiencies
• Quality and stability of ERP solutions post go-live
• Team performance and capability growth

Organizational Placement

• Reports to: Director of Application
• Works closely with: Finance, Supply Chain, Operations, and external implementation partners