Department: Information Technology
Location: Montréal, QC (Canada)
Date Posted: August 13, 2025
Velan is a global leader in the design and manufacture of industrial valves. Founded in Montreal, the company is recognized for the quality of its products, its technical expertise, and its human and collaborative corporate culture.
In addition to a career that matches your ambitions, offering varied assignments and valuable learning opportunities, joining Velan means being part of a passionate team and benefiting from exceptional working conditions.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Project Manager will plan, execute, and oversee the successful upgrade of the organization’s global Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system from Infor LN to Infor CloudSuite Industrial Enterprise. This role involves coordinating cross-functional teams, managing timelines and budgets, mitigating risks, and ensuring minimal disruption to business operations during the upgrade process.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 10 years of experience, including 5 in project management, and at least two full-cycle ERP implementations or upgrades
• Proven track record of managing cross-functional teams and complex IT projects
• Experience working with third-party vendors, consultants, and system integrators
• PMP certification
• Strong understanding of ERP systems architecture, modules, and upgrade processes
• Familiarity with data migration, system integration, and testing methodologies
• Proficiency in project management tools
• Familiarity with IT infrastructure, databases, and cloud technologies
• Excellent team collaboration abilities
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving mindset
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing in French and English
• Ability to create and edit project documents, materials, and presentations
• Flexibility to adjust to shifting priorities and scope changes
• Skilled in identifying, assessing, and mitigating project risks
• Skilled in resolving issues quickly to minimize project disruption
• Skilled in managing project budgets, forecasting costs, and optimizing resource allocation
• Strong problem-solving skills and data-driven decision-making
• Ability to analyze project metrics and adjust plans accordingly
• Results-oriented, with a commitment to delivering scope on time and within budget
• Cooperative team player who builds positive relationships to achieve business goals
• Adapts positively to changing situations and priorities to deliver desired results
  And if you have the ambitions described above, you could be the newest member of the Velan team! We look forward to speaking with you.

Project Planning and Execution

• Develop and maintain detailed project plans and timelines, in coordination with the consultant Project Manager counterpart
• Define project scope, goals, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders
• Lead project kickoff and regular status meetings
• Receive and process consultant invoices to track budget status

Governance and Communications

• Schedule governance across stakeholders
• Communicate project progress, risks, and issues to stakeholders and executives

Risk and Change Management

• Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies
• Manage change requests and ensure proper documentation and approvals

Training and Support

• Coordinate training sessions for subject matter experts, developers, and end-users
• Plan post-deployment support resources

Post-Implementation Review

• Conduct post-upgrade evaluations to assess success, gather lessons learned, and identify areas for improvement with recommendations
• Ensure proper documentation and knowledge transfer