Job Description
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. QAD Inc. is a leading provider of adaptive, cloud-based enterprise software and services for global manufacturing companies. The Senior Project Manager will lead end-to-end ERP implementation projects, applying project management methodologies to ensure timely and budget-conscious delivery, while coordinating cross-functional teams and driving customer adoption. Responsibilities • Lead end-to-end ERP implementation projects from initiation through go-live and post-deployment stabilization • Apply PMI project management methodologies (Initiating, Planning, Executing, Monitoring & Controlling, Closing) to ensure predictable, on-time, and on-budget delivery • Define and manage project scope, schedule, budget, risks, assumptions, and dependencies in alignment with the Statement of Work • Establish and maintain integrated project plans, including milestones, deliverables, resource assignments, and critical paths • Enforce formal change control processes to ensure all scope changes are documented, estimated, approved, and tracked • Facilitate project governance, including steering committee meetings, executive communications, and formal project status reporting • Participate in and deliver internal and customer-facing project reviews, including financial, delivery, and risk assessments • Coordinate cross-functional teams (functional consultants, technical resources, client stakeholders, and third-party vendors) • Ensure deliverables meet defined acceptance criteria and quality standards before the customer signs off • Proactively identify, escalate, and resolve project risks and issues using structured mitigation and contingency planning • Drive customer adoption and readiness through effective planning of testing, training, cutover, and go-live activities • Align service delivery with ITIL principles, particularly around incident, change, and release management during deployment • Maintain accurate project documentation and ensure compliance with internal delivery standards and contractual obligations • Leverage Professional Services Automation (PSA) systems (e.g., Certinia or equivalent) for project financials, forecasting, resourcing, and billing accuracy Skills • Minimum 8 years of experience leading ERP implementations, preferably in manufacturing, distribution or supply-chain environments • Proven experience managing enterprise-level ERP projects (QAD; SAP, Oracle, or similar ERP experience acceptable) • Based in or supporting customers in the East and Central regions of the United States • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage executive and operational stakeholders • Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple concurrent projects • Willingness and ability to travel up to 50% as required by project needs • Strong customer-facing skills with a consultative, results-driven mindset Benefits • Medical, dental and vision coverage • 401(k) plan with company match • Short-term and long-term disability coverage • Life insurance • Unlimited paid-time off • Parental leave • Well-being programs Company Overview • QAD offers cloud-based enterprise manufacturing and supply chain solutions. It was founded in 1979, and is headquartered in Santa Barbara, California, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is Company H1B Sponsorship • QAD has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 3 in 2025, 2 in 2024, 2 in 2023, 7 in 2022, 8 in 2021, 13 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Apply tot his job