Associate Project Manager

Job Summary

The ERP Implementation Project Manager will lead full-cycle ERP implementation projects across the enterprise, ensuring alignment with business goals and successful delivery within scope, time, and budget. This role requires deep expertise in ERP systems, with a strong preference for candidates experienced in Oracle JD Edwards (JDE) and Planview. The ideal candidate will bring over 10 years of ERP project management or related experience and demonstrate a proven ability to lead cross-functional teams in complex, global environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end ERP implementation projects—from planning through go-live and post-implementation support.

• Define project scope, goals, deliverables, and success metrics in collaboration with stakeholders.

• Develop and manage detailed project plans, budgets, resource allocations, and risk mitigation strategies.

• Facilitate project meetings, provide status reporting, and maintain ongoing stakeholder communications.

• Guide cross-functional teams and business stakeholders in adopting ERP best practices and managing change effectively.

• Collaborate with internal teams, external vendors, and implementation partners to ensure timely and high-quality project delivery.

• Ensure compliance with data privacy, security, and regulatory standards (e.g., GDPR, SOX).

• Promote continuous improvement in project delivery methodologies and tools, including Planview.

• Proactively escalate issues and risks, and recommend appropriate corrective actions.

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Business, Engineering, or a related field.

• PMP certification is required.

• An MBA or equivalent graduate degree is an asset.

Experience:

• Minimum 10 years of experience in ERP project management or related roles.

• Demonstrated success in leading large-scale ERP implementations, preferably with Oracle JD Edwards (JDE).

• Experience with Planview or similar project portfolio management tools.

• Familiarity with IT infrastructure, enterprise applications (e.g., CRM, HRIS, PLM), and cybersecurity is an asset.

• Experience in global manufacturing or engineering environments is preferred.

About ATS

ATS is an industry-leading automation solutions provider to many of the world’s most successful companies. ATS uses its extensive knowledge base and global capabilities in custom automation, repeat automation, automation products and value-added services, including pre-automation and after-sales services, to address the sophisticated manufacturing automation systems and service needs of multinational customers in markets such as life sciences, food & beverage, transportation, consumer products, and energy. Founded in 1978, ATS employs over 6,000 people at more than 50 manufacturing facilities and over 75 offices in North America, Europe, Southeast Asia, South Asia, and China. The Company’s shares are traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol ATS.