IT Project Manager

IT Project ManagerSmiths Group designs, manufactures and delivers smarter engineering solutions for mission-critical applications, solving some of the world's toughest problems for our customers, our communities and our world. For over 170 years, Smiths Group has been pioneering progress by improving the world through smarter engineering.We serve millions of people every year, to help create a safer, more efficient and better-connected world, across four major global markets: Energy, General Industry, Security & Defence, and Aerospace. Listed on the London Stock Exchange, Smiths employs 14,600 colleagues in over 50+ countries.This pioneering spirit continues to drive us today, underpinned by our powerful culture. Improving our world is what we do, how we think, and how we will continue to use our passion for technology and engineering to tackle our customers biggest challenges today and in the future. We're looking for people with curious minds. Who want responsibility and relish a challenge. Whether you're an experienced professional or just starting out, our global scale and focus on growth means we have some great career opportunities for you. There's never been a better time to join Smiths.Job DescriptionPosition SummaryWe are seeking an experienced IT Project Manager to lead enterprise ERP implementations, upgrades, acquisitions, divestitures, and digital transformation initiatives across global business operations. The successful candidate will have extensive experience managing complex ERP programs, preferably involving SAP, Epicor (Kinetic), and/or Syteline (Infor CSI), while coordinating cross-functional business and IT teams through all phases of the project lifecycle.This role requires strong leadership, executive communication skills, vendor management experience, and the ability to deliver large-scale technology programs within scope, schedule, budget, and quality objectives.Ideal Candidate ProfileThe ideal candidate is an experienced IT Project Manager with a proven track record of leading complex ERP transformation programs in manufacturing or industrial environments. They possess deep knowledge of SAP, Epicor, or Syteline, excel in stakeholder management, and have successfully delivered acquisitions, divestitures, ERP consolidations, and enterprise modernization initiativesKey ResponsibilitiesProgram & Project LeadershipLead end-to-end ERP implementation and transformation programs.Develop and maintain integrated project plans, schedules, budgets, resource plans, and governance documentation.Manage multiple concurrent projects across business units and geographic regions.Establish project governance, steering committees, status reporting, and executive dashboards.Drive issue resolution and decision-making with senior leadership.ERP ImplementationLead projects involving:SAP (ECC, S/4HANA preferred)Epicor ERP / KineticInfor Syteline (CloudSuite Industrial)ERP upgrades and migrationsGreenfield implementationsBrownfield migrationsMulti-site rolloutsLegacy ERP consolidationsCoordinate:FinanceSupply ChainManufacturingProcurementInventoryQualityCustomer ServiceWarehouse ManagementReporting & AnalyticsMergers, Acquisitions & DivestituresLead ERP activities supporting:Business acquisitionsBusiness carve-outsDivestituresTSA (Transition Service Agreement) executionDay 1 readinessERP separation planningData migrationMaster data governanceBusiness cutoversHypercare supportBusiness Process ImprovementPartner with business leaders to:Analyze current-state processesDesign future-state business processesIdentify automation opportunitiesImprove operational efficiencyStandardize global ERP processesReduce technical debtVendor & Partner ManagementManage relationships with:System IntegratorsERP implementation partnersSoftware vendorsInfrastructure providersManaged service providersResponsibilities include:Statement of Work (SOW) developmentBudget managementVendor performanceDeliverable acceptanceRisk managementContract oversightProject GovernanceDevelop and maintain:Executive dashboardsRAID logsFinancial forecastsResource plansMilestone reportingSteering Committee presentationsPortfolio reportingPMO governance documentationRisk ManagementIdentify and mitigate risks related to:Data migrationIntegrationSecurityInfrastructure readinessOrganizational changeBusiness continuityCutover planningProduction readinessCross Functional LeadershipCollaborate with:FinanceManufacturingSupply ChainProcurementHRLegalComplianceCyber SecurityInfrastructureEnterprise ArchitectureData & AnalyticsBusiness Process OwnersQualificationsRequired QualificationsBachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business, Engineering, or related discipline.10+ years of IT Project Management experience.7+ years leading enterprise ERP implementations.Experience managing projects exceeding $1MM.Proven success delivering global ERP programs.Experience managing cross-functional teams of 25–100+ members.Strong knowledge of Agile, Waterfall, and Hybrid methodologies.Experience with Microsoft Project, Clarity, or similar project management tools.Preferred ERP ExperienceStrong experience with one or more of:SAP ECCSAP S/4HANAEpicor ERP / KineticInfor Syteline (CSI)Preferred Technical ExperienceKnowledge of:ERP integrationsAPIsMiddlewareETL/Data migrationAzureAWSMicrosoft 365Active Directory / Entra IDSQL ServerOracle DatabaseManufacturing systemsMESPLMCRMBusiness IntelligencePower BIPreferred ExperienceManufacturingIndustrial TechnologyAerospace & DefenseDistributionSupply ChainMulti-site operationsGlobal organizationsLeadership CompetenciesExecutive presenceStrategic thinking