Imperial Manufacturing Group is a leading manufacturer of HVAC with locations in Canada and the US. We’re committed to innovation, quality, and operational excellence across all our facilities.
We are looking for an ERP Implementation Lead who will lead the end-to-end strategy and execution of the organization’s Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) implementation. This role is responsible for overseeing the overall delivery of the ERP program, ensuring alignment with business objectives, on‑time and on‑budget execution, and successful adoption across the organization. The ERP Implementation Lead serves as the primary bridge between business stakeholders, executive sponsors, implementation partners, and internal technical teams.
Key Responsibilities
Program & Project Leadership
- Lead the full ERP implementation lifecycle, including planning, design, configuration, testing, deployment, and post go‑live stabilization.
- Develop and maintain the ERP project roadmap, timeline, budget, and risk management plan.
- Ensure project governance, reporting, and escalation processes are in place and effective.
- Determine and maintain staffing and skills requirements.
Stakeholder & Change Management
Partner with executive sponsors and functional leaders to define business requirements and success criteria.Act as the primary point of contact between business teams, IT, and external implementation partners.Drive organizational change management, communication, and user adoption strategies.Solution Design & Delivery
Oversee business process mapping and ensure ERP solutions align with best practices while meeting business needs.Guide decisions related to system configuration, customization, integrations, and data migration.Ensure data accuracy, security, and compliance throughout the implementation process.Vendor & Partner Management
Manage ERP vendors, system integrators, and third‑party consultants.Hold partners accountable for deliverables, quality, and timelines.Evaluate trade‑offs between cost, scope, and long‑term system sustainability.Testing, Training & Go‑Live
Oversee system testing (unit, integration, UAT) and defect resolution.Ensure comprehensive training materials and end‑user training programs are delivered.Lead go‑live planning, cutover execution, and post‑implementation support.Required Qualifications
Proven experience leading one or more full‑cycle ERP implementations (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Workday, Microsoft Dynamics).Strong project or program management experience, preferably with complex, cross‑functional initiatives.Deep understanding of business processes across functions such as Finance, Supply Chain, HR, Manufacturing, or Operations.Experience managing external vendors and system integrators.Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.Preferred Qualifications
ERP certification or formal project management certification (PMP, PRINCE2, Agile).Experience with change management frameworks (e.g., Prosci / ADKAR).Background in both business and IT environments.Success Measures
ERP implementation delivered on time and within budget.High user adoption and satisfaction post go‑live.Minimal disruption to business operations during transition.ERP system effectively supports business goals and scalability.Why join us?
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