ERP Manager

About Longroad Energy

Longroad Energy is a Boston, MA headquartered renewable energy developer focused on the development, ownership, and operation/asset management of wind and solar energy projects throughout North America. Founded in 2016, Longroad owns 3.5 GW of wind and solar projects across the United States in addition to operating and managing a total of 5.5 GW of wind and solar projects on behalf of Longroad and third parties. Our vision is to create lasting value for our shareholders, communities, and employees by responsibly developing, owning and operating renewable energy projects. We have assembled a world-class team with a passion for renewable energy innovation and a commitment to developing renewable projects throughout the US.

Job Purpose

Reporting to the VP, IT & SCADA, and a dotted line to the Chief Accounting Officer, the ERP Manager will lead the team that is responsible for a diverse ERP environment and applications for the planning, maintenance, expansion, and overall support of ERP, Business Intelligence and related applications, and integrations with third-party applications. This position will provide oversight, project management, and functional and technical support to ensure the smooth operation and support of the organization's ERP environment with users located in Boston as well as those working remotely.  This role will require coming into the Boston office at least 3x a week.

Responsibilities 

• Assess, plan, and coordinate projects with the internal ERP support team and vendors
• Conduct in-depth discovery meetings, targeted at understanding, capturing, and identifying the complex business requirements and operational objectives
• Perform project scoping, planning, and business process mapping
• Develop functional and process design and prototyping solutions
• Leverage technical expertise to implement solutions in the ERP, including, but not limited to, configuration, developing forms, queries etc.
• Create/modify reports and data loading templates
• Produce documents of functional and technical requirements and test scripts
• Assist, participate and conduct user testing and user training
• Deliver and maintain user guides, training documents, administration guides, and validation documents
• Maintain SOC-1 compliance and adherence to company policies
• Actively participate in annual disaster recovery drills and test restores
• Perform user administrator role and provide prompt user support
• Provide project management and oversight of software implementations including the development of plans, schedules, tasks, resources, and communication of status to all stakeholders
• Manage the scope, timeline, and implementation budgets while maintaining a positive and professional relationship with all member company stakeholders
• Serve as an expert and evangelist, and the point of contact for questions concerning the ERP project
• Facilitate project meetings involving internal and external stakeholders including vendors to ensure cross-group collaboration and engagement
• Proactively identify issues, risks, or concerns based on activities and timeframes and lead an effort to identify appropriate solutions to mitigate the impact on the project
• Provide timely updates to management and relevant stakeholders on the project status, budget, timeline, and potential risks
• Manage third party vendors and review and approve their expenses related to managed projects
• Conduct post-implementation follow-ups, ensuring user satisfaction and addressing concerns

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, MIS or equivalent 
• 10+ years of overall relevant business experience in ERP project management in a manufacturing environment or consulting experience in a midrange ERP system (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Sage) handling sales, purchasing, manufacturing, inventory, general ledger, and reporting/business analytics
• In-depth understanding of configuration and the business processes along with all phases of an ERP system
• In-depth experience with administrating end-user reporting tools
• Extensive experience in ERP project leadership, with proven experience in managing full-cycle ERP projects
• Demonstrated experience/capability as a business system analyst or project manager to perform end-to-end project management, from business requirements, solution design, testing, documentation, deployment, and problem remediation
• Experience working in and managing cross-functional, virtual teams with a mix of business and technical stakeholders
• Strong organization, problem solving, and communication skills
• Strong work ethic, ability to self-manage, take initiatives, and accountability

Desired/Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in business administration, or related field, or evidence of substantial business knowledge
• PMP or other globally recognized project management certification 

Characteristics Necessary for Success  

• Strong customer support focused attitude and excellence communication skills 
• A collaborative style and a can-do attitude
• Comfortable with fast paced, rapidly changing environment
• Ability to make informed decisions quickly
• Passionate and enthusiastic about alternative energy
• Integrity and accountability

Other

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.  The Company does not sponsor applicants for work visas.

Benefits of Working at Longroad Energy We are dedicated to providing our employees with the support and resources they need to stay healthy, secure their future, and be successful in their careers. Benefits at Longroad include the opportunity for merit-based salary increases, incentive plan participation, eligibility for our 401(k) plan and matching, and comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance. Our robust time-off policy includes accrual of 18 vacation days in your first year, paid holidays, and paid volunteer time. We offer paid parental leave to help support employees as they transition into parenthood. Learn more about our employee benefits.  
 

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Diversity, equity, and inclusion matter - at Longroad, in our industry, in our communities, and in society at large. We embrace our responsibility to build and promote a diverse, equitable, and inclusive working experience and drive change where we live and operate. We work to actively promote and celebrate diversity, equity, and inclusion. We foster a supportive space that empowers everyone at Longroad to learn about, discuss and ask questions related to embracing and honoring identity. We collaborate with our community, colleagues, and industry in the ongoing pursuit of evolving and growing an inclusive and diverse environment. Learn more about our DEI commitment. 

Longroad Energy Values At Longroad, we SHINE. We aim to be the most trusted renewable energy company on the long road to a green future. We are an experienced team of problem solvers and promise-keepers who develop sustainable solutions that meet today’s challenges and make a lasting impact on people and our planet. Learn more about our SHINE values.
 

Longroad Energy is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (“EOE”). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, citizenship, or any other legally protected status. Longroad Energy prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities and will reasonably accommodate applicants with a disability, upon request, and will also ensure reasonable accommodations are made for disabled employees. 

Longroad Energy is firmly committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities in all employment practices and personnel actions, including advertising, recruitment, testing, screening, hiring, selection for training, upgrading, transfer, demotion, layoff, discipline, termination, rates of pay, and other forms of compensation.