Job Overview
AAT Sri Lanka is seeking an experienced Project Manager – ERP Implementations to lead and deliver enterprise-wide ERP implementation projects on a 1-Year Fixed-Term Contract. This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned project management professional with strong ERP implementation expertise to drive digital transformation initiatives, coordinate cross-functional teams, and ensure successful project delivery within scope, budget, and timeline.
Job Category: IT & Software, Private Jobs
Position Details
Job Title: Project Manager – ERP Implementations
Company: Association of Accounting Technicians of Sri Lanka (AAT Sri Lanka)
Employment Type: Full-Time (1-Year Fixed-Term Contract)
Job Location: Colombo, Sri Lanka
Industry: Education / Professional Membership Organization
Company Overview
The Association of Accounting Technicians of Sri Lanka (AAT Sri Lanka) is the country’s premier professional accounting body dedicated to developing competent accounting professionals. Serving thousands of students and members across Sri Lanka, AAT Sri Lanka continuously invests in innovation and digital transformation to enhance its services. The organization offers rewarding career opportunities for talented professionals who are passionate about delivering impactful projects and contributing to organizational excellence.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Information Systems, or a related field.
- Minimum 5 years of ERP project management experience, including at least 3 successful full ERP implementations, preferably within educational institutions or membership-based organizations.
- Experience in vendor evaluation, stakeholder management, and contract coordination.
- Strong knowledge of data migration, system integration, software testing, and organizational change management.
- Experience using project management tools such as Microsoft Project, Jira, or similar platforms.
- Professional certifications such as PMP, PRINCE2, Agile, or ERP-related certifications will be an added advantage.
- Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end ERP implementation projects while ensuring delivery within scope, schedule, and budget.
- Develop and manage project plans, timelines, risks, progress reporting, and business process re-engineering activities.
- Evaluate vendor proposals, support contract negotiations, and coordinate with implementation partners.
- Collaborate with business users, management, IT teams, and vendors throughout the project lifecycle.
- Facilitate business requirement gathering, process mapping, and solution design.
- Oversee ERP configuration, customization, data migration, and system integrations.
- Plan and coordinate System Integration Testing (SIT), User Acceptance Testing (UAT), performance testing, and issue resolution.
- Lead user training, organizational change management, and adoption initiatives.
- Coordinate go-live activities and post-implementation (hypercare) support.
- Oversee post-implementation stabilization, quality assurance, testing, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Ensure project governance, compliance with applicable laws, data protection requirements, organizational policies, and software licensing agreements.
- Ensure seamless integration between CRM, LMS, ERP, websites, and communication platforms.
- Monitor vendor performance and ensure contractual obligations are successfully achieved.
Required Skills
- ERP implementation and project management.
- Business process analysis and re-engineering.
- Stakeholder and vendor management.
- Data migration and system integration.
- Risk management and project governance.
- Change management and user training.
- Microsoft Project, Jira, or similar project management tools.
- Leadership and team coordination.
- Analytical thinking and problem-solving.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
Salary & Benefits
- Attractive remuneration package based on qualifications and experience.
- Opportunity to lead a large-scale ERP transformation project.
- Exposure to enterprise digital transformation initiatives.
- Professional development and career advancement opportunities.
- Collaborative and professional working environment.
- Opportunity to work with one of Sri Lanka’s leading professional accounting institutions.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit their updated CV and clearly mention the position applied for as the email subject.
Email: careers@aatsl.lk
Use the application button provided on this job page to apply.
Important Notes
- This position is offered on a 1-Year Fixed-Term Contract.
- Applicants should have a minimum of 5 years of ERP project management experience, including at least 3 successful ERP implementations.
- Professional certifications such as PMP, PRINCE2, Agile, or ERP-related certifications will be considered an added advantage.
- Experience in educational institutions or membership-based organizations is preferred.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
