[ref. m6437822] M25217 ERP Project Manager

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CIMMYT is seeking a professional with communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills for the position of ERP Project Manager to work on the Operations Chapter/ Knowledge Management and Information Technology department of CIMMYT.

The position will be based at CIMMYT headquarters in Texcoco, near Mexico City, (45 minutes from Mexico City).

Specific duties:

Project Planning & Execution:

• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, including timelines, milestones, and resource allocation.
• Adjust plans as needed based on progress, risks, and stakeholder input.
• Lead cross-functional execution across IT and user departments.

Progress Tracking & Reporting:

• Monitor project performance and critical path milestones.
• Provide regular updates to the PMO Manager, ERP Steering Committee, and key stakeholders.
• Highlight risks, delays, and required decisions in a timely manner.

Stakeholder & Team Coordination:

• Facilitate collaboration between Finance, HR, Business Services, Legal, and IT.
• Lead communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Build and guide high-performing project teams, including external consultants.

Budget & Financial Oversight:

• Manage program budgets and track expenditures against forecasts.
• Prepare financial reports and ROI assessments.
• Ensure adherence to CAPEX/OPEX controls and identify cost-optimization opportunities.

Vendor & Contract Management:

• Manage relationships with implementation vendors, integrators, and SaaS providers.
• Negotiate contracts and oversee SOWs, SLAs, and MSAs.
• Monitor vendor KPIs and enforce escalation procedures when needed.

Risk Management & Quality Assurance:

• Maintain structured risk registers and implement mitigation strategies.
• Oversee quality assurance including UAT planning, cutover, and stabilization phases.
• Ensure project deliverables meet defined quality standards.

Change Management & Adoption:

• Design and implement change management strategies to drive user adoption.
• Coordinate training programs in collaboration with business units and HR.
• Set up post-implementation support structures and feedback loops.

Process Modeling & Data Integrity:

• Support user departments in modeling and optimizing business processes.
• Oversee data cleansing and migration to ensure accuracy and integrity.

Documentation & Governance:

• Maintain comprehensive project documentation.
• Ensure alignment with governance frameworks and decision-making protocols.

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field; a Master’s degree (MBA or equivalent) is highly preferred.
• Project management certification such as PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent is required; Prosci or other Change Management certification is a strong advantage.
• 7 years of experience in ERP program management, digital transformation, or large-scale IT project leadership, ideally within international or matrixed organizations; experience in the non-profit or research sector is a plus.
• Proven, hands-on experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365, particularly Finance & Operations (F&O) and HRMS modules.
• Track record of successfully managing full ERP implementation lifecycles, from requirements gathering through go-live and post-stabilization.
• In-depth knowledge of Agile, PMP, or PRINCE2 methodologies, with practical application in complex enterprise environments.
• Proficiency in project management tools and ERP systems, with a strong focus on Microsoft Dynamics 365 and integrated digital platforms.
• Demonstrated strength in stakeholder engagement, team leadership, intercultural communication, and governance.
• Benefits

CIMMYT offers an attractive remuneration package and support for continuous professional development. In addition to the provisions of the Mexican Labor Law our package of benefits includes year-end bonus (40 days), vacation premium (56%), life and medical insurance, supermarket coupons, savings fund, social Mexican benefits (IMSS, SAR / Infonavit).