ERP Project Management

ERP Project management is a key factor in predicting success of any project. We are seasoned veterans in project management with certifications (Project Management Professional) from the Project Management Institute (PMI).

Implementation Projects

The selection project is now over and now the hard work begins, which is to implement the selected system. The implementation of a new system is a big project and requires skilled project managers. Our clients often don’t have a lot of experience in ERP project management. The vendors have project managers but their focus is project management of their own resources rather than that of our clients. It is also possible that there are conflicting views of scope between the vendor and our clients.

As project manager for our clients, we will ensure that these and any other conflicts are resolved expeditiously and fairly. Our focus is strictly on project management rather than product or system management. The knowledge of the system should be acquired by the internal resources of our clients as this knowledge is vital to the ongoing support of the system.

Implementation Project Management Methodology

1. Project Planning & Team Assignment

The core project team is assigned with roles & responsibilitie
Define project CSFs as project goals

2. Project Initiation

Build the project governance package including the project charter, project plan, RAID Log, financial tracker, data tracker, training matrix, change management plan, escalation paths, etc.
Conduct the implementation planning workshop with the core team

3. Implementation Project Management

Weekly status calls with the core team, project/executive sponsor, and the vendor project manager
Manage resources and tasks on detailed project plan and sub-plans

4. User Acceptance Testing (UAT)

Build test script & tracker
Manage the UAT process including completing testing with a 100% pass rate

5. Cut-over Plan

Build and manage the cut-over plan containing all open loads, GoLive prep tasks, and end user training
Present the GoLive kickoff meeting to the core team
Complete GoLive readiness assessment with 100% score and sign off for GoLive

6. Go-Live Checklist and Hypercare

Complete GoLive day 1 & week 1 checklist
Manage the Issues log through GoLive and complete the 1st month-end in the new system

7. Transition to Sustainment

Build and present the transition plan to the project/executive sponsor
Close off any outstanding Phase 1 items and formalize Phase 2

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We had a really good experience in the selection process and was impressed with the methodology and their experience. 180 Systems provided an objective view to compare software solutions. Michael was really good, no nonsense, he pushed people that had to be pushed, asked the right questions. On the implementation side, Alex was especially good, well-spoken and well-prepared, and he was highly regarded by our management team. He did a good job of managing prioritizing tasks, and keeping us on track when necessary.

Michael Costello, CFO

Given on: July 10, 2024

I can’t say enough good things about Alex and Michael, they were wonderful to work with. The Business Process Review was probably the most valuable thing for our company - reviewing how all the teams interact with each other. They helped us draft the RFP and vetted the responses so we could narrow down the list of vendors to our top three. Michael was incredible on our actual contract negotiations, guiding us on where we could push back, resulting in savings that essentially paid for the 180 Systems fees. Once we had selected the ERP system, Alex helped us through the entire implementation process – we wouldn’t have been able to do it without his knowledge and support.

Elizabeth Galloway

Given on: November 8, 2022

We did an extensive search for the appropriate expert consultant for a litigation on a systems related issue. Michael's qualifications and background fit our requirements. Michael always dealt with us in a professional way. Michael provided two reports commenting on the system that was put into place in the matter under litigation. We enjoyed working with him both on the phone and in person.