Gemline · 5 hours ago
Senior Information Technology Project Manager
Lawrence, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
15+ years expGemline is a multi-award-winning consumer products supplier recognized in the promotional products industry. They are seeking an experienced Senior IT Project Manager to lead a transformational ERP upgrade from IFS Applications 10 to IFS Cloud, focusing on enhancing operational efficiency and scalability.
Consumer GoodsE-Commerce
Responsibilities
Lead the full lifecycle of the IFS Cloud upgrade project, following the IFS Success Methodology across all five phases — Initiate Project, Confirm Prototype, Establish Solution, Deploy Solution, and Sustain Success
Partner closely with Solution Architects, Technical Solution Architects, Developers, and Business Functional Leads to ensure scope, design integrity, and timeline adherence
Manage and maintain the project plan, risk plan, RAID log, budget, and milestone tracking, ensuring alignment with corporate priorities and risk mitigation strategies
Lead team coordinating discovery, design, testing, and training activities across all functional areas, including: Technology and Infrastructure, Accounting and Finance, Manufacturing and Shop Floor Data Collection, Supply Chain and Procurement, Customer Service and Configure-to-Order, Warehouse, Distribution, and Shipping
Oversee technical uplifts, database migration, and the transition from legacy integrations (e.g., Radley) to new platforms (e.g., WaDaCo) for Warehouse Management functions
Manage cross-functional dependencies during high-demand business cycles (e.g., Gemline’s busy season from October–December), ensuring proactive planning and minimal disruption
Direct internal and external resources, including implementation partners, ensuring quality deliverables and adherence to IFS standards
Facilitate conference room pilots (AST1–AST4), integration testing, UAT, training, and hypercare support during go-live
Serve as the executive liaison for project governance, stakeholder updates, and steering committee reporting
Ensure post-go-live optimization, KPI tracking, and alignment with the IFS Cloud evergreen model
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
15+ years of IT project management experience, including 10+ years managing ERP implementations, upgrades, or migrations
Project Manager for at least two full ERP upgrades in manufacturing environments
Deep functional understanding of Order to Pay, Order to Cash, Warehouse, Manufacturing Planning/Scheduling, Supply Chain, and Shipping business processes
Proven ability to manage multi-year, multi-million-dollar ERP initiatives using structured delivery methodologies
Expertise in stakeholder engagement, vendor coordination, and cross-functional leadership
Strong communication skills with the ability to translate technical details into executive-level reporting
Experience managing cross-functional hybrid and remote teams
Preferred
PMP certification; Agile or hybrid delivery certification
Experience with IFS Applications 10 and/or IFS Cloud in manufacturing or distribution environments
Familiarity with full featured ERP solutions such as SAP, JDEdwards, PeopleSoft, or IFS for full life cycle management
Knowledge of IFS Cloud's integration framework, extensibility tools, and data migration practices
Hands-on experience managing customization uplifts, integrations, and regression testing during ERP transitions
Company
Gemline
Gemline is an online marketplace for consumer goods.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Frank C.
President & CEO | Board Member
David Gallant
Chief Technology Officer
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