IT ERP/Deployment Project Manager

Location: Lisle
Posted on: June 23, 2025

Job Description:

DivIHN (pronounced “divine”) is a CMMI ML3-certified Technology and Talent solutions firm. Driven by a unique Purpose, Culture, and Value Delivery Model, we enable meaningful connections between talented professionals and forward-thinking organizations. Since our formation in 2002, organizations across commercial and public sectors have been trusting us to help build their teams with exceptional temporary and permanent talent. Visit us at https://divihn.com/find-a-job/ to learn more and view our open positions. Please apply or call one of us to learn more For further inquiries regarding the following opportunity, please contact our Talent Specialist: Lavanya at 224 369 0873 Title: IT ERP/Deployment Project Manager Duration: 12 Months Location: Onsite in Lisle, IL must be able to work 4 days a week in the office Description We are seeking a highly skilled IT Deployment Lead/PM to manage and coordinate key project activities, including Legacy System Remediation, Deployment/Cutover Coordination, Testing Coordination, and alignment with PMO governance. This role requires a strong leader with experience in complex project management, particularly in large-scale system implementations. Key Responsibilities: Deployment/Cutover Coordination: Work closely with IT Project Managers, Business Process Owners, SI partner, and client stakeholders to execute pre-cutover, cutover, and post-cutover activities. Provide strategy, approach, checklists, and planning to ensure successful new system delivery. Develop detailed cutover checklists and project plans incorporating both technical and operational tasks. Create and maintain the deployment plan as per project and PMO governance or standards. Ensure that deployments are completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards. Manage detailed project deliverables for cutover and conversion, resolving discrepancies or process issues. Ensure successful planning and execution of integrated release cutover activities. Prepare, manage, and execute resource management per resource planning, ensuring readiness for cutover activities. Develop communication and escalation plans, including policies, procedures, and downtime processes. Provide status reporting to project leadership and key stakeholders. Lead cutover/deployment activities and key deployment deliverables for Pre-Go-Live, Go-Live, and Post Go-Live phases. Manage PMO governance deliverables and output related to deployment and Go-live. Coordinate with stakeholders, developers, testers, and support teams to ensure timely and effective delivery of solutions. Collaborate with client stakeholders to create and manage cutover task list/plan and activities for each impacted workstream or legacy system. Create, manage, and execute Go/No-Go checklist and meetings. Align blackout, cutover and deployment times with integration systems. Bring experience from at least 1 or 2 global SAP implementations, specifically in deployment management. Testing Coordination: Coordinate testing activities across multiple teams, ensuring all testing phases are completed on time and meet quality standards. Coordinate extracts, documents and resources that will be needed for testing in the project. Develop, maintain, and track comprehensive test plans/deliverables, schedules, and tracking mechanisms. Coordinate all integration and SIT testing between legacy system owners to completion or sign off. Manage and track PMO governance deliverables per client IT PMO governance process. Facilitate communication between development teams, testers, and business stakeholders to resolve issues quickly. Must have experience with managing 40 stakeholders and any given time. Legacy Remediation Coordination: Oversee the identification and remediation of legacy systems, ensuring smooth integration or decommissioning. Work with IT leads and technical teams to manage data migration, system compatibility, and legacy system retirement. Develop remediation plans and issue tracker for all legacy issues, ensuring all issues are resolved prior to cutover. Provide regular and accurate reports on the status and progress of legacy projects. Ensure compliance with company standards and best practices for legacy projects. PMO Activities: Support the Project Management Office (PMO) with project planning, tracking, and reporting. Assist in the development and implementation of project management methodologies, tools, and best practices. Ensure alignment of project objectives with overall business goals and provide regular updates to senior management. Manage Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) processes and deliverables in ServiceNow (SNOW) system. Requirements: Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or related field At least 6-10 years of experience in project management, preferably in IT software development Strong knowledge of legacy systems remediation and deployment management Strong knowledge of use of the ADO system (strong recommendation) Strong coordination skills, working with a large stakeholder group, and senior leadership. Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills Ability to work independently and collaboratively with cross-functional teams. Strong knowledge of SAP S/4 Hana system (preferred) Must have experience with managing 40 50 stakeholders and any given time. Strong deliverable management and leadership and communication skills. Change management experience is recommended About us: DivIHN , the 'IT Asset Performance Services' organization, provides Professional Consulting, Custom Projects, and Professional Resource Augmentation services to clients in the Mid-West and beyond. The strategic characteristics of the organization are Standardization, Specialization, and Collaboration. DivIHN is an equal opportunity employer. DivIHN does not and shall not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status.

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