ERP/D365 Project Manager

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an ERP/D365 Project Manager to support a manufacturing operation in Rochester, New York through the final stages of a Dynamics 365 initiative. This Long-term Contract position will focus on stabilizing configuration activities, coordinating site readiness, and guiding teams through go-live and post-launch support. The role is well suited to a hands-on project leader with strong D365 knowledge, finance process experience, and the ability to work effectively with both local stakeholders and a global program structure.

Responsibilities:
• Lead site-level coordination for the Dynamics 365 program, aligning project activities with the broader global deployment team.
• Oversee configuration readiness and support final preparation efforts to ensure the local operation is prepared for a successful launch.
• Partner with implementation leadership, superusers, and functional teams across areas such as warehouse, production, and finance to address business needs.
• Provide structured support during go-live, helping resolve issues quickly and maintaining continuity across critical business processes.
• Manage post-implementation activities, including follow-up actions, process stabilization, and backend support needs.
• Develop and maintain rollout plans, track priorities, and adjust resource allocation to meet project milestones.
• Work closely with finance stakeholders to support system alignment with operational and financial requirements within a manufacturing environment.
• Help coordinate data cleanup and validation efforts to improve system accuracy and support reliable reporting and transactions.• Demonstrated expertise leading or supporting Microsoft Dynamics 365 initiatives in a project or superuser capacity.
• Strong background in finance processes and financial systems, with the ability to translate business requirements into workable solutions.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment with knowledge of operational workflows and cross-functional dependencies.
• Proven ability to manage rollout planning, stakeholder coordination, and resource prioritization in complex projects.
• Experience supporting go-live and post-go-live activities, including issue management and process stabilization.
• Familiarity with data cleansing, system quality control, and validation practices within ERP programs.
• Ability to work in a hybrid setting in Rochester, New York, with increased onsite presence as key project phases require it.