ERP Manager

STV is seeking an experienced ERP Manager to lead the development, optimization, and strategic direction of the firm's enterprise ERP ecosystem, centered around Deltek Vantagepoint. Reporting to the IT Director of Business Systems, this role ensures the ERP environment, and related financial systems effectively support the company's accounting, finance, and operations functions. This position is designated as hybrid (3 days week/in office) and can be located in our Douglassville, PA or our Newark, NJ office.

The ERP Manager serves as the enterprise lead for ERP strategy, governance, and performance - overseeing Deltek Vantagepoint, Deltek Vision, Deltek Ajera, and future ERP platforms introduced through acquisitions. A major focus of this role is designing, improving, and maintaining integrations and interfaces between the ERP ecosystem and other enterprise systems, including HRIS, Contract Management Systems (CMS), PMIS, project archival systems, and Business Intelligence tools.

This is both a strategic and hands-on leadership role. The ERP Manager partners closely with business stakeholders to improve processes, expand automation, strengthen data integrity, and ensure that ERP capabilities align with organizational goals and support scalable growth.

Key Responsibilities

ERP Strategy and Leadership

• Serve as the enterprise ERP lead, providing direction for Deltek Vantagepoint and related financial and project management systems.
• Assist in the development and lead the execution of the ERP roadmap to support organizational growth, acquisitions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Partner with leaders in Accounting, Finance, Operations, and IT to identify business needs, recommend solutions, and drive adoption of best practices.
• Oversee system governance, configuration standards, integration architecture, and documentation to maintain consistency and compliance across ERP environments.
• Act as a liaison between IT and business stakeholders, ensuring alignment of ERP capabilities and integrations with business objectives.
• Lead and develop the ERP Analyst team, setting priorities, providing guidance, and fostering professional growth.
• Contribute to the annual IT budgeting process, including licensing, maintenance, integration, and enhancement costs.
• Define and track key ERP performance metrics and support audit, compliance, and cybersecurity initiatives.

System Management and Optimization

• Manage system upgrades, enhancements, integrations, and vendor relationships for all ERP and related platforms.
• Partner with IT infrastructure and security teams to ensure ERP systems are performant, secure, and compliant with company standards.
• Evaluate and recommend system enhancements, automation opportunities, and integration improvements with other enterprise platforms (e.g., Workday, CMS, archival systems, Business Intelligence tools).
• Develop and maintain integrations between the ERP and other enterprise systems, ensuring accurate, timely, and secure data flow.
• Lead or support the migration of legacy systems and integration of ERP platforms for acquired entities.
• Maintain system documentation, configuration, and change management records in alignment with IT governance practices.
• Ensure that business continuity and disaster recovery plans for ERP systems are established, maintained, and tested.

Stakeholder and Vendor Collaboration

• Coordinate with Deltek and third-party vendors for system support, licensing, and roadmap discussions.
• Work with business partners to enhance reporting and analytics capabilities using tools such as Power BI, SQL Reporting, and Fabric.
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, translating business strategy into ERP functionality and system improvements.

Technical Abilities

• Strong knowledge of Deltek Vantagepoint, Vision, and Ajera, including configuration, security, and data structures.
• Hands-on experience managing ERP integrations with HRIS, financial, CRM, and project management systems.
• Proficiency with SQL Server, data mapping, APIs, and workflow automation tools (SSIS, Power Automate, etc.).
• Understanding of financial and project accounting processes (GL, AP, AR, billing, T&E, project setup).
• Experience designing and troubleshooting ERP-to-enterprise system integrations, including API-based data flows and scheduled interfaces.
• Familiarity with cloud ERP environments, upgrades, and release management.
• Experience supporting ERP enhancements, module rollouts, and user adoption/training.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Accounting Information Systems, Business Systems, or related field (advanced degree preferred).
• 8+ years of progressive ERP management experience, ideally within the AEC or professional services industry.
• Demonstrated experience managing Deltek Vantagepoint in a multi-office environment.
• Proven ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions and manage full system lifecycles.
• Strong project management, vendor management, and budgeting skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities.

Preferred Experience

• Experience with M&A integrations and data migrations.
• Familiarity with enterprise systems such as Workday, CMS platforms, PMIS solutions, or archival systems.
• Experience with Power BI, SSRS, or similar reporting tools.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity, compliance, and internal controls related to financial systems.

This position is not eligible for sponsorship

Compensation Range:

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STV offers the following benefits * Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account * Dental insurance * Vision insurance * Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable) * Disability insurance * Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment * 401(k) Plan * Retirement Counseling * Employee Assistance Program * Paid Time Off (16 days) * Paid Holidays (8 days) * Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year) * Parental Leave (up to 80 hours) * Continuing Education Program * Professional Licensure and Society Memberships

STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STV's good-faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience, and/or certifications.