We are looking for an ERP Project Manager to oversee a major enterprise system initiative in Dayton, Ohio. This Long-term Contract position will guide the full project lifecycle, bringing together technical teams, business stakeholders, and external partners to deliver a well-coordinated outcome. The role calls for a strong leader who can keep timelines, priorities, and communication aligned while supporting a smooth implementation.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct the ERP project from initial planning through deployment and post-launch stabilization.<br>• Build and maintain detailed schedules, key milestones, budget tracking, and dependency plans to support successful execution.<br>• Lead coordination across IT, business units, vendors, and implementation partners to keep workstreams aligned.<br>• Oversee requirements gathering, solution delivery, test readiness, data conversion activities, system interfaces, and release planning.<br>• Collaborate with business leaders to clarify operational needs and translate them into actionable project objectives.<br>• Monitor project risks, issues, and blockers, and drive timely resolution through clear ownership and follow-up.<br>• Provide leadership with consistent progress updates, decision support, and visibility into scope, timeline, and delivery health.<br>• Manage project communications, documentation, and change readiness efforts to support adoption and execution.<br>• Ensure all phases of the implementation remain organized, controlled, and aligned with business goals.