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IT Applications - IT Project Manager

Safariland, LLC
85,000 USD-100,000 USD
life insurance, vision insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, sick time, tuition assistance, 401(k)
United States, Florida, Jacksonville
Oct 04, 2025
TOGETHER, WE SAVE LIVES OVERVIEW: As the ERP Project Manager, you will lead and orchestrate the end-to-end delivery of the organization's D365 migration, ensuring seamless alignment with evolving business strategies and operational needs. Your leadership will span cross-functional teams, guiding both internal stakeholders and external partners to achieve a unified project vision. By establishing clear project structures and fostering open communication, you will champion the adoption of best-in-class processes and innovative solutions, carefully balancing technical constraints with business objectives. Your commitment to project excellence will be evidenced through robust planning, disciplined risk management, and agile problem-solving. You will serve as the central point of accountability, collaborating with business leaders and technical experts to translate organizational goals into actionable project milestones. Emphasis will be placed on maximizing value-optimizing system capabilities to enhance productivity, elevate user experiences, and deliver measurable business impact across all departments. With a focus on proactive stakeholder engagement and change management, you will inspire teams and secure buy-in at every stage of the migration journey. Your oversight will ensure the D365 implementation is delivered on time, within budget, and in full compliance with regulatory and quality standards, ultimately equipping the organization to thrive in a rapidly evolving digital landscape. People Relationships and Leadership: Reports directly into VP Process & Technology Direct management of ERP core team 5-10 FTEs Collaborates with Business SME's to schedule sessions and ensure engagement throughout the process ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: The ERP project manager will deliver the following top 3 goals. Successful and timely launch of a new ERP for the business Keep the team engaged and motivated throughout the process Well informed project stakeholders Employee Relations and Engagement: Foster proactive stakeholder engagement and change management to inspire teams and secure buy-in at every stage of the migration journey Serve as the central point of accountability, collaborating with business leaders and technical experts to translate organizational goals into actionable project milestones Leadership and Team Development: Lead and orchestrate the end-to-end delivery of the organization's D365 migration, ensuring seamless alignment with evolving business strategies and operational needs Direct the activities of internal ERP team and/or external consultants assigned to work on the project Operations: Manage the project life cycle from initiation and planning through execution, deployment, and close-out Develop and implement project management processes and methodologies to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, adhere to standards, and meet customer expectations Act as liaison between the organization and application vendors as required for implementation, problem resolution, application upgrades and bug fixes Best Practices and Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to improve business processes and use technology to improve revenue, reduce costs, improve productivity, and increase customer service Build and present business case for any system enhancements users need or process changes to utilize out of the box system functionality following an intensive process review and stakeholder discussions Propose solutions to best meet the requirements of the organization Set up procedures and testing methods to ensure the ongoing accuracy of data maintained within all applications Communications: Manage project communication throughout the life cycle of the project. Manage project risks Facilitation & Coaching: Provide coaching and mentoring to support your direct reports development, holding regular 1:1s Facilitate workshops and training sessions to enhance skills and knowledge QUALIFICATIONS: 10 years' experience in a Business setting 1-2 years leading ERP implementation projects preferably Dynamics D365 PMP certification or actively working towards becoming certified SKILLS: Strategic thinker with a strong business acumen. Excellent interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills. Strong problem-solving and conflict resolution abilities. Ability to manage complexity and navigate through change in a dynamic business environment Why work at Safariland? At Safariland our colleagues are some of the best and brightest in the industry and we are seeking new team members who exhibit the diverse competencies that will drive The Safariland Group to even greater success while maintaining our culture of being a great place to work. We believe innovation drives winning performance and we constantly challenge ourselves to be the very best in every aspect of our business. We cultivate a work culture driven by our 4 core values; integrity, curiosity, excellence and empowerment and we want associates to be involved in their work and communities so they can achieve their highest level of wellbeing. That is why Safariland offers a comprehensive suite of benefits to promote health and financial security for eligible employees and their families. *Eligible employees are offered:* Medical, dental & vision insurance 401(k) with company match Employer paid life insurance and AD&D Employer paid disability Wellness program Adoption assistance Tuition assistance Employee assistance program Work life balance Paid time off (PTO), sick leave and paid holidays throughout the calendar year (consistent with relevant state law and company policies) The Safariland Group believes in the benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to equal opportunity and affirmative actions. We pride ourselves on hiring and developing the best people, without regard to age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic characteristics, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, alienage, citizenship, disability, marital status, military status, pregnancy, or any other legally recognized protected basis prohibited by applicable law. For those applicants with disabilities, if you require reasonable accommodation in searching for a job opening or submitting an application, please contact us by calling 888-469-6455. All employment decisions are solely based on the applicant's qualifications as they relate to the requirements of the position.