How to hire an erp project manager

How to hire an erp project manager, step by step

Here's a step-by-step erp project manager hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write an erp project manager job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new erp project manager
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The erp project manager hiring process starts by determining what type of worker you actually need. Certain roles might require a full-time employee, whereas part-time workers or contractors can do others.

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   Hiring the perfect erp project manager also involves considering the ideal background you'd like them to have. Depending on what industry or field they have experience in, they'll bring different skills to the job. It's also important to consider what levels of seniority and education the job requires and what kind of salary such a candidate would likely demand.

   Here's a comparison of erp project manager salaries for various roles:

   Type of ERP Project Manager	Description	Hourly rate
   ERP Project Manager		$45-75
   Functional Lead	Functional leads are professionals who analyze business requirements and provide system design while implementing system solutions for various business initiatives. These professionals must work with clients and internal stakeholders to identify and understand the functional or business requirements... Show more	$40-71
   Technical Project Coordinator	Technical Project Assistants are involved in the different projects of the company. They are usually entry-level employees assigned to work with project managers... Show more	$26-51

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Project Management
   • Cash Management
   • Business Process
   • Gap Analysis
   • Gl
   • RFP
   • PeopleSoft
   • Erp Implementation
   • Oracle Erp
   • Oracle Ebs
   • Order Management
   • Project Plan
   • Logistics
   • R12

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   Responsibilities:

   • Lead the integration of the CMS client within the desktop product.
   • Lead team to reduce out of service tickets within the nation and maintain SLA for customers.
   • Manage internal team to create PMO charter, competency definitions, prioritization roadmap and roles & responsibilities matrix.
   • Design and manage customer SharePoint sites.
   • Manage development team to design interface between complex manufacturing system and JDE.
   • Manage customer expectations and consistently meet contractual SLA and budget requirements as well as project specific timelines.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your erp project manager job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. An erp project manager can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, erp project managers' average salary in hawaii is 38% less than in california.
   • Seniority. Entry-level erp project managers 41% less than senior-level erp project managers.
   • Certifications. An erp project manager with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in an erp project manager's salary.

   Average erp project manager salary

   $122,450yearly

   $58.87 hourly rate

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   Entry-level erp project manager salary

   $94,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 14, 2025

   Average erp project manager salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$160,818	$77
   2	Georgia	$138,335	$67
   3	New Jersey	$136,117	$65
   4	New York	$133,766	$64
   5	Connecticut	$132,829	$64
   6	Arizona	$130,134	$63
   7	Nevada	$129,965	$62
   8	Texas	$128,439	$62
   9	New Hampshire	$128,125	$62
   10	Delaware	$127,153	$61
   11	North Carolina	$124,067	$60
   12	Massachusetts	$120,987	$58
   13	Virginia	$120,075	$58
   14	Maryland	$119,717	$58
   15	South Carolina	$118,447	$57
   16	Iowa	$117,929	$57
   17	Missouri	$117,776	$57
   18	Pennsylvania	$117,715	$57
   19	Ohio	$116,399	$56
   20	Oklahoma	$115,793	$56

   Average erp project manager salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Sunrun	$138,379	$66.53
   2	NetApp	$137,150	$65.94	5
   3	Avid	$135,520	$65.15
   4	Zoetis	$133,385	$64.13	3
   5	Frito-Lay	$129,166	$62.10
   6	Kelly Services	$128,108	$61.59	3
   7	Terillium	$127,604	$61.35
   8	Transwest	$127,446	$61.27
   9	Abbott	$126,977	$61.05	24
   10	On-Demand Group	$126,520	$60.83
   11	Taco Comfort Solutions	$126,251	$60.70
   12	PRIDE Enterprises	$124,680	$59.94
   13	Venteon	$123,930	$59.58	4
   14	Mattson	$123,539	$59.39
   15	G&W Laboratories	$122,693	$58.99
   16	Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County	$122,519	$58.90
   17	Young's Market Company	$122,009	$58.66
   18	Robert Half	$121,392	$58.36	97
   19	Horizon Global	$121,117	$58.23
   20	ProV International	$120,782	$58.07	1

4. Writing an erp project manager job description

   An erp project manager job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. To help get you started, here's an example of an erp project manager job description:

   Erp project manager job description example

   Lightbridge Solutions has an immediate need for seasoned ERP Project Manager to oversee multiple concurrent implementation and optimization projects.
   
   The ideal candidate has experience implementing NetSuite Cloud ERP within complex organizations, either internally, or in a consultative capacity as well as a understanding of accounting and finance processes. The ideal candidate has a genuine interest in implementing financial technology underscored by deep experience in the field. The ideal candidate leads by example to inspire delivery excellence while maintaining a positive and supportive environment.
   Big Four ERP implementation consulting experience is a major plus.
   
   As this is a full-time remote opportunity requiring occasional (less than 5%) travel to client site.
   
   Responsibilities:
   Support Project Management Office (PMO) internal activities as needed Manage the client relationship from discovery through delivery and training Participate in the execution and documentation of client needs assessments Create project plans and scoping documentation Manage the execution of ERP-related systems projects Remotely coordinate the Lightbridge Delivery Team to exceed client expectations Ensure timely response to internal and client inquiries
   Required Qualifications:
   Five years of ERP Project Management experience OR five years leading systems projects as a member of an Accounting & Finance Organization Deep understanding of Core Business Processes: Lead to Quote, Order to Cash, Procure to Pay A respectful, professional and positive demeanor Must have excellent English communication skills Exceptional attention to detail Proactively prevents project tasks from slipping through the cracks Highly organized and responsive to clients and internal team members Effective client communication The ability to provide multiple client references upon request
   Strongly Desired Qualifications:
   NetSuite project management experience Accounting experience CPA designation SOX expertise IPAAS integration project management experience Salesforce CPQ project management experience
   Compensation is commensurate with qualifications

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5. Post your job

   To find the right erp project manager for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with erp project managers they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit erp project managers who meet your education requirements.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your erp project manager job on Zippia to find and recruit erp project manager candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites such as dice, engineering.com, stack overflow, it job pro.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with erp project manager candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of interviews.

   Remember to include a few questions that allow candidates to expand on their strengths in their own words. Asking about their unique skills might reveal things you'd miss otherwise. At this point, good candidates can move on to the technical interview.

   Sometimes, it's not enough to interview erp project manager candidates, so you can ask them to do a test project. If you are not a technical person and don't know what a test project should be, you can use these websites:

   • TestDome
   • CodeSignal
   • Testlify
   • BarRaiser
   • Coderbyte

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new erp project manager

   Once you have selected a candidate for the erp project manager position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize the agreement with a contract.

   You should also follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that you've filled the position.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new erp project manager. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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