ERP Team Leader

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:

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