ERP Implementation Lead - Automotive - Goken America : Job Details

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$65.00/hr - $75.00/hr

Headquartered in Dublin, Ohio, Goken America is an Engineering Services and Product Development company founded in 2004. At Goken America we strive to expand and deliver upon our company motto of “Creating Something Different”. We are continually striving to strengthen our organization, and are always seeking talented individuals who have a strong desire to work in an environment where they can make a difference.Our “Vision” is to empower our associates to affect change wherever change is needed. Our “Mission” is that in building trust we foster greatness in our people, excellence in our clients and impact in our communities.Goken America provides an excellent benefits package, one month of paid time off per year and a very competitive compensation plan. In addition, when applicable, we will also provide relocation assistance, temporary housing, visa support and other fringe benefits.We're seeking an experienced ERP Implementation Lead to lead a high-impact transformation initiative within an automotive product development organization. This role is pivotal in modernizing back-office operations by implementing a new ERP system—from ground zero setup to reporting automation.You'll partner closely with UX designers, business stakeholders, and cross-functional technical teams to deliver a seamless ERP solution that replaces legacy tools and manual workflows. The ideal candidate will bring a balance of automotive industry knowledge and enterprise systems expertise.Responsibilities

• Drive the end-to-end ERP implementation program, focusing on streamlining vehicle development operations
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements, define scope, and establish project plans
• Manage vendor relationships, licensing setup, and system configurations
• Oversee data migration from legacy tools (e.g., Google Sheets) into ERP
• Automate reporting workflows across manufacturing and product development
• Align UX principles with backend operational needs
• Provide regular updates to leadership including progress, risks, and issue management
• Foster a culture of process improvement, leveraging ERP capabilities to optimize workflow

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in information systems, engineering, finance/accounting, or related fields required
• 6+ years experience in ERP program management, preferably in automotive
• Automotive background and vehicle development process knowledge
• Proven track record in enterprise application deployment or back-office system transformation
• Hands-on experience configuring SAP ERP systems (S4/HANA preferred)
• Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional leadership skills
• Ability to lead onsite and work collaboratively with UX designers and SMEs

Pay range for California: $65-75.00/hrGoken America (“Goken”) is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other applicable protected basis under federal, state, or local law. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity, and maintain employment statistics on applicants.Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is, in simple terms, a change in the way things are typically done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity. Please inform Goken's personnel representative if you need assistance completing this application or to otherwise participate in the application process.

Seniority level

• Seniority levelNot Applicable

Employment type

• Employment typeFull-time

Job function

• Job functionManagement and Manufacturing
• IndustriesTransportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage

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