What are the responsibilities and job description for the PROJECT MANAGER CONTRACT: ERP IMPLEMENTATION, Remote position at Thorne Research Inc?
At Thorne we make products that matter - ones that make people's lives better. Each day begins with a mission to help others discover and achieve their best health. We count on our team members to challenge and push the boundaries to make that happen. At Thorne, you’ll be joining a team of more than 750 passionate individuals committed to our cause of providing superior health solutions.
POSITION SUMMARY: This role will be an expert for Thorne’s ERP implementation project. This position will require deep expertise in Microsoft ERP (Dynamics F&O and/or BC) and some experience with legacy ERP NAV.
**This is a contract role with an estimated project duration of 12-14 months, with the opportunity for a full-time position upon successful project completion**
RESPONSIBILITIES – Satisfactorily performing and/or achieving the following Responsibilities are essential duties of the job.
- Lead and manage the ERP implementation project, ensuring timely and successful delivery.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and define project scope.
- Oversee project planning, scheduling, and budgeting.
- Ensure alignment with key focus areas: Accounting & Finance, Operations, Distribution & Warehousing, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain.
- Manage project risks and issues and implement mitigation strategies.
- Provide regular project updates to stakeholders and senior management.
- Coordinate with external vendors and consultants as needed.
- Conduct formal and informal performance assessments of staff, including performance versus expectations and goals, behaviors, and leadership potential, and seek the same for self.
- Actively participate in required training and development programs and electives as suit one’s needs, and support colleagues, trainers, and management as appropriate with these efforts.
- Promote the Company’s Mission and Values, including an accountable, innovative, and results-oriented culture that promotes customer service, openness, teamwork, mutual trust, and respect.
EXPERIENCE / COMPETENCIES / PROFICIENCIES – Satisfactorily achieving and/or meeting the following Experience, Competencies, and Proficiencies are essential duties of the job:
Experience and/or Education:
- Proven experience managing large, complex mid-market ERP deployments.
- Deep expertise in Microsoft ERP (Dynamics F&O and/or BC); experience with legacy ERP NAV is a plus.
- Strong understanding of key focus areas: Accounting & Finance, Operations, Distribution & Warehousing, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain.
- Excellent project management skills, including planning, scheduling, and budgeting.
- Strong leadership and communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and manage external vendors.
Skills/Specialties:
- Possess good interpersonal skills and engage others in a positive manner.
- Possess strong attention to detail.
- Possess strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Raise issues and concerns promptly.
- Document and present work in a clear and concise manner.
- PMP or similar project management certification.
- Proficiency in Smartsheet for managing projects.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to adapt to changing project requirements and priorities.
- Experience with change management and training initiatives.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
- Work independently with minimal direction and oversight.
A little bit more about us.
Thorne is the leader in science-backed health and wellness solutions committed to helping individuals live healthier longer. As the top recommended clinical brand by healthcare practitioners, Thorne offers a comprehensive range of products including nutritional supplements and health tests designed to meet the unique needs of individuals at every stage of life. Founded in 1984, Thorne products are formulated with the highest-quality ingredients, supported by clinical research, and rigorously tested to ensure purity, potency, and efficacy. Thorne is the only supplement manufacturer that collaborates with Mayo Clinic on health and wellness research and content and is trusted by 47,000 health-care professionals, thousands of professional athletes, more than 100 professional sports teams, multiple U.S. National Teams, and more than five million consumers. For more information, visit Thorne.com
If you want to make a difference in the lives of others consider becoming part of the Thorne team.
