ERP Implementation Manager

Job description / Role

Our client, a well-known international ICT company, is currently looking for an ERP Implementation Manager to be based in Dubai. In this role, you will work as a key member of the project team to manage the implementation of the Financials system in multiple locations around the world. Additionally, you will be working closely with Finance Managers within each location to identify configuration requirements and enable a smooth transition from the existing legacy system.

Requirements:
• Attend the location as required
• Understand existing financial processes that are currently in use
• Maintain an implementation checklist
• Ensure that the Dream Data Cleansing Exercise is carried out prior to data migration
• Ensure that the staff training is carried out
• Define those who need access to the system and at what level
• Identify any location specific government requirements and other integrations
• Arrange for regular communications to be issued
• Produce implementation progress reports
• Manage the migration of data from the existing Dream system and ensure that appropriate audit trail exists
• Define the local coding requirements
• Identify the reporting requirements
• Convey requirements to the system configuration team to build the system
• Ensure that the system testing is carried out and signed-off
• Organise the appropriate level of go-live support & ongoing support process
• Organise Go/No-Go meetings for all stakeholders prior to go-live

Requirements

To be considered for this role, you must meet the following requirements:
• Must have extensive experience and expert knowledge of financial accounting and financial processes
• Must have at least 5 years’ experience with ERP implementation and any ERP Financial applications
• Expert knowledge of Project Management Principles and Tools
• Having a PMP / Six Sigma certification would be a plus
• Excellent negotiation and persuasion skills in communication
• Willing to travel in and outside UAE, as and when required

About the Company

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