QAD ERP Specialist (Ref: 198277)
Contract Type:
6-Month Contract-to-Hire
Start Date:
November 2026 / ASAP
Industry:
Medical Devices / Manufacturing
About the Opportunity
We are partnering with an established organization in the medical device manufacturing sector seeking an experienced
QAD ERP Specialist
to lead Phase 2 of a business-critical ERP transformation.
Following the completion of Phase 1, the business requires a confident, delivery-focused professional to take ownership of the next stage of implementation, coordinate internal stakeholders and third-party consulting partners, and ensure successful delivery against project milestones, timelines, and budgets.
This is a high-visibility, contract-to-hire opportunity with the potential to transition into a long-term role responsible for owning, supporting, and optimizing the QAD ERP environment.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and coordinate Phase 2 of the QAD ERP implementation, managing the project from planning through successful deployment.
Take ownership of project timelines, milestones, budgets, deliverables, and implementation governance.
Manage third-party implementation consultants, ensuring accountability for delivery commitments and project objectives.
Act as the primary point of coordination between internal IT teams, business stakeholders, and external implementation partners.
Identify and resolve project risks, delays, and dependencies to maintain delivery momentum.
Hold external vendors accountable for agreed timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
Provide clear reporting and project updates to senior leadership.
Support post-implementation stabilization, knowledge transfer, and ongoing system improvements.
Potentially transition into a permanent position responsible for the long-term ownership and management of the QAD ERP environment.
Essential Experience
Proven experience leading ERP implementations or large-scale ERP transformation projects.
Direct experience working with QAD ERP implementations.
Strong project management experience, including ownership of project budgets, timelines, resources, and deliverables.
Demonstrated experience managing third-party systems integrators, consulting partners, or ERP implementation vendors.
Ability to challenge external partners, escalate risks, and enforce delivery accountability.
Experience working across IT, finance, operations, and senior business leadership.
Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.
A proactive, hands-on approach with the confidence to take ownership of complex implementation projects.
Highly Desirable
Experience within medical devices, life sciences, or regulated manufacturing environments.
Previous involvement in multi-phase QAD ERP implementations.
Experience managing delayed or complex ERP implementation projects.
Background supporting ERP environments following go-live.
Experience transitioning from implementation delivery into long-term ERP system ownership.
Ideal Candidate Profile The ideal candidate is a commercially aware, hands-on QAD ERP Specialist with strong implementation experience and a proven track record of delivering projects through third-party consulting partners. We are particularly interested in professionals who are confident managing external vendors, challenging missed deadlines, maintaining budget discipline, and taking full accountability for project delivery. This role offers the opportunity to make an immediate impact on a critical transformation initiative before potentially progressing into a long-term ERP position.