Because living and working together also means knowing what others do, what they are going through, understanding their constraints and gaining a clearer picture of their activities, the HR department invites you to explore a role within the company by referring to the job description and asking the same questions each time to identify and recognise the activities, skills and aptitudes of the staff holding that role. Let’s take a look at the role of ERP Manager.
What does the role of ERP Manager involve?
The ERP Manager is responsible for organising and planning the implementation of a project, from the design phase right through to deployment, and then ensuring that the ERP system operates smoothly in line with the company’s needs.
The acronym ERP, which stands for Enterprise Resource Planning – or ‘planification des ressources d’entreprise’ for those who aren’t keen on English – refers to software used daily by companies to manage their operations, such as accounting, procurement, project management and the supply chain. At AMPERE, as you will have gathered, we’re talking about Business Central.
What are the key responsibilities of the role?
Managing the ERP project and business applications: drafting technical specifications, coordinating project teams, configuration, test plans, functional acceptance testing to support project teams, etc.
Defining and managing project
budgets; drafting and distributing project
documentation; carrying out corrective, preventative and evolutionary maintenance of business
applications; ensuring the availability, quality and performance of applications
; supporting and training users (creating support materials, content, etc.)
Proposing application enhancements to keep pace with recognised
technologies; Integrating legal and environmental standards into IT
project management.
What technical skills are required?
Proficiency in project
management methodology Proficiency in ERP
environments Proficiency in risk management: identification, prioritisation, action plans
Knowledge of information systems and the challenges of digitalisation.
What professional skills does an ERP manager need?
Ability to analyse business processes and organisational structures; teaching skills; prioritisation; interpersonal and writing
In figures:
Out of the 207 people in the AMPERE Group (as at 30 June 2026, for France only), we have just one ERP manager 😊
Have a lovely day!