[Remote] ERP Project Manager

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Hygiena is a company that provides rapid microbiology diagnostic tests and solutions for mission-critical processes globally, with a core focus on food safety. They are seeking an ERP Project Manager to lead the migration of multiple global entities from Dynamics NAV 2017 to Dynamics 365 Business Central, ensuring project governance, standardization, and coordination across various functional teams.ResponsibilitiesEnd-to-End Migration Delivery: Drive the full lifecycle project plan to migrate multiple global entities from Dynamics NAV 2017 to Dynamics 365 Business Central, defining scope, milestones, budgets, and success criteria per waveProject Governance & Reporting: Lead governance by facilitating steering committee meetings, maintaining the project charter, managing RAID logs, and reporting status to the Director, CIO, and executive stakeholdersGlobal Standardization & Localization: Facilitate global template and fit-gap workshops to balance core standardization with regional requirements, ensuring consistency while minimizing customizationCross-Functional Workstream Management: Align functional leads (Finance, Supply Chain, Warehouse, Manufacturing, Sales, IT) and Microsoft partners on deliverables and timelinesSystem Integrations Coordination: Coordinate sequencing, testing, and validation across integrations (CRM, WMS, EDI, and third-party ISVs) in collaboration with internal IT/EBS teamsData Migration & Governance Strategy: Oversee legacy data cleansing, transformation mapping, testing, and validation with partners, enforcing post-migration data quality and master data controlsTesting, Cutover & Hypercare Execution: Lead UAT planning, script building, and defect tracking. Direct cutover activities via detailed runbooks and mock deployments, and manage post go-live hypercare, triage, and steady-state transitionsHybrid Methodology Application: Apply Agile/Scrum frameworks (sprint planning, daily stand-ups, retrospectives) for iterative workstreams alongside traditional waterfall governanceVendor & Financial Management: Partner with HR and functional leaders to drive change management and end-user adoption. Manage Microsoft partner SOW deliverables, track project budgets, and enforce formal change control processesDocumentation & Handoffs: Maintain project documentation—including plans, decision logs, process maps, and runbooks—ensuring complete handoffs at each phase gatePerforms other duties as assigned by IT ManagementSkills7+ years of project management experience, with at least 4 years specifically managing ERP implementation or migration projectsDemonstrated, hands-on experience managing at least 2 full-cycle Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central implementations or NAV-to-BC migrations – from project initiation through go-live and post-cutover stabilizationProven experience managing Dynamics 365 CRM (Sales, Customer Service, or equivalent) projectsPMP – Project Management Professional (PMI) – RequiredExperience managing multi-entity, multi-country ERP rollouts in a global organization strongly preferredBackground working with Microsoft implementation partners and managing vendor performance against SOW deliverablesExperience in manufacturing, life sciences, food safety, or consumer products industries a plusPrior experience with Dynamics NAV 2017 or earlier versions a significant advantageCertified Scrum Master (CSM or PSM I) – Highly DesiredMicrosoft Certified: Dynamics 365 Business Central Functional Consultant Associate – Highly PreferredMicrosoft Certified: Dynamics 365 Fundamentals (ERP or CRM) – PreferredSAFe Agilist or PMI-ACP – PreferredITIL Foundation – PreferredBenefits15 days of PTO & 10 paid company holidaysMedical with HSA employer contribution, Dental, Vision available 1•st• of the month after start dateCompany paid Life Insurance, Short• and Long-Term Disability and an Employee Assistance Program401(k) with Safe Harbor and Profit-Sharing employer contributionsTuition Reimbursement programCharitable Contribution matchingEmployee Referral bonus opportunitiesState paid short-term disability for California based employeesCompany OverviewA Camarillo, Calif.-based environmental testing and sanitation company It was founded in 2001, and is headquartered in Camarillo, California, USA, with a workforce of 501-1000 employees. Its website is http://www.hygiena.com/.