Importance of Project Management during ERP implementation

Project management while ERP Implementation is one of the key part. One of the reason for Enterprise Resource Planning project fails is lack of PM. Managers who handle enterprise projects are requried before and after implementation. It can be difficult and tricky to execute a software project sucessfully if proper planning and involvement during the implementation phase is not made by the organization.

Therefore it is important to hire an ERP project manager who can be from a professional company or full time project managers to help implementing successful system for your business. Investments on a PM provides you with timely deliveries of modules and better success rate.

Project Management and ERP software Development

As the name showcase a project manager is one who handles your ERP development from Functional and as well Technical aspects. They help you with effective changes that new solution will bring proper employee expectations with proper hand holding that minimize the disruptions. Project managers are deployed by Vendors also but it would be better if your company can arrange someone who can take responsibilities of tasks that has been mentioned.

Project management helps you to build a link between your employees and vendor in order to control, coordinate and track all the activities that are involved during and after the ERP implementation. If you are unable to hire a Project manager you can ask your vendor to assign one where you can communicate and understand about the whole implementation of your  Modules and functionalities.

Roles & Duties performed by Project Manager

• One of the major responsibilities of ERP project manager is to drive the complete development & implementation to success by understanding the deliverable, task, functionality that has been built by the technical team.
• Understanding the current system and workflows and manage them in the ERP systems through standard or customized implementation
• Timeline management is another duty that needs to be performed by the project manager, Enterprise Resource Planning implementation can take time if roll out and timelines of each module is not done on time. In order to ensure success with ERP software, Project manager helps to keep the timeline intact including the testing.
• Smooth Transition of old process within the new system that has been implemented by the organization
• Ensure proper training from functional point of view is done with each and every department and help them to understand complete functionality of ERP

Gartner – The tech research firm found that ERP ranks fourth on the average CIOs’ priority list. Also with another separate study that showcase ERP Software are mishandled horrifically.

It says :

“We estimate that 20% to 25% of ERP projects deliver late and/or over budget, fail to deliver expected benefits, or end up abandoned. A further 50% to 60% are viewed by the organization as compromised in some way, typically due to the erosion of, or the failure to define, expected benefits.”

What are the qualities of a Successful Project Manager

There are certain qualities an ERP project manager pursue one them include a powerful leadership style throughout the cycle and phases of development. A Successful project management also have competing qualities of understanding in and out the company processes, technology and the knowledge of industry. The ERP project manager ensures to be flexible, and motivating the employee by understanding the pain points of the processes.

Before hiring a Project manager one should ensure that the goals of ERP implementation, processes, and timelines are clearly communicated for successful implementations. We have covered a new blog post for 7 qualities to look while choosing a project manager.

We hope with this blog post will help you with the importance of Project management for ERP development and successful implementation. If you are implementing the solution for a Small business then you may not require a full time project manager, and you can ask your vendor to provide with project lead to ensure best and smooth implementation. If your project is lengthy it is advisable to hire an ERP project manager for long term that can help you out with smooth transition during the Pre and Post ERP implementation task.

How Globalteckz help you with ERP Project Management Consultation:

Globalteckz Software and Services is a leading organization offering ERP software implementation for business ranging from Manufacturing Trading and Services industries. Our company is located in Mumbai (India) and has a team of 35+ employee ranging from ERP developers, Project leads, functional experts. We have implemented ERP software for many clients across the globe.

We offer Project management to customer before and after the implementation of ERP software ensuring 100% success with your ERP projects. We have handled clients ranging from SME’s to large organization.

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For more information on Project managemnet consultation or software development contact us on sales@globalteckz.com

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