Professional ERP project management:
When it comes to implementing complex IT projects, such as an ERP implementation, we unfortunately find time and again that many problems and even failed projects can be traced back to inadequate and unprofessional project management. It is not uncommon for employees without any real project management experience and without methodological knowledge to be appointed as project managers for ERP projects.
Especially with a project as complex as an ERP implementation, the use of untrained and inexperienced employees carries a high risk and in many cases even leads to failed projects. Designing and implementing an ERP implementation professionally is not a task that should be taken lightly – after all, an entire company is involved in this project.
With professional ERP project management, you benefit from a significantly lower risk of failure, early detection of critical points through transparent project controlling and reporting to management, and clearly documented processes.
Our methods in project management
Depending on your requirements and the complexity of the IT project, we decide individually which project management methodology we will use for you. In principle, we use traditional but also modern and agile project management methods, such as Scrum. It is not uncommon for us to choose a combination of the two models, thus combining the advantages of each method. Traditional project management always gives us a good overview of the overall project, but agile methods allow us to quickly achieve results in individual project sections. When hiring our ERP project managers, we always make sure that they have already completed a large number of projects in their previous professional lives. This means that you benefit immediately from the know-how and can be sure that you are using the right project management methodology or combination of methods right from the start.
Our services in ERP project management
- A dedicated ERP project manager as a permanent and direct contact
- An IT or ERP project manager with many years of experience
- Know-how from an independent consulting company with numerous projects under its belt
- Optimal handling of traditional, modern, agile and combined project management methods
- Support from the latest IT software for project management
- Reporting and project controlling by professionals
- Project management and risk management
If required, 24/7 availability
The roles in ERP project management - who is responsible for what?
A project is only as good as the team that carries it out. Especially with ERP projects, which can be of considerable scope, it is crucial to have a clear project structure with clearly defined roles. Defining the tasks, competencies and areas of responsibility is a MUST in project preparation, especially when several third parties are involved. With our experienced project managers, we offer you competent project management that always focuses on your company in all phases and brings your team to its goal in a solution-oriented manner.
The definition of the following roles in the company is essential:
- Steering committee: has overall management and sets the strategic direction, monitors project progress and is the final authority to make important decisions. The steering committee usually consists of parts of the management and representatives of the implementation partner
- Project manager: someone has to be in charge of operational business, drive issues forward and keep an eye on the project. Depending on the size and complexity of the company, a “dual leadership” of business and technology can also be installed. For very extensive projects, a program manager is also recommended, for example if the project is divided into several sub-projects.
- Process owner: Define the overall solution architecture, be responsible for compliance with the design of the entire solution (process and functional) and decide on standardized processes and functions and, if necessary, local variants
- Key users: Provide the necessary technical input on the activities in their specialist area (process descriptions, screen captures, etc.); define target requirements and provide information on actual processes and data, design the system in such a way that all employees can identify with it, work together with the implementation partner’s programmers and form developers, e.g. when checking data sources and converted data, testing functions and designing reports, learn system settings (customizing), support in the preparation and implementation of training courses
- Project Management Office (PMO): supports the project management in operational activities to carry out the project; particularly recommended for larger projects with many participants
- Change management: This means systematic and sustainable support of colleagues during the associated changes through the project; ensures that they receive the support and experience the development they need; aims to prepare and equip colleagues so that they can respond positively to the changes and successfully perform their tasks and responsibilities under the changed conditions
In addition, there may be other parties who take on various activities and support the project as external parties. For example, in areas such as licensing advice, contract law, data migration, instruction and training.
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