Our client is seeking a proven Product Manager, JD Edwards, to take ownership of mission-critical, end-to-end business processes during a pivotal period of transformation. This is a high-visibility role that partners directly with stakeholders across Manufacturing, HR, Finance, and executive leadership.
Why This Could Be the Perfect Next Step for you
- Highly visible, strategic role with strong executive engagement.
- Meaningful influence on the future of a major ERP ecosystem.
- Opportunity to guide the organization through a crucial transition away from consulting dependency.
- Strong local team culture—relocation assistance available for candidates ready to make a move.
As the organization transitions away from a their consulting partner, this leader will step in to evaluate current deliverables, establish clarity, and define a thoughtful product roadmap that shapes the 2026–2027 future state of the business. If you enjoy creating structure, driving alignment, and building long-term strategy in a complex environment, this is the opportunity to make a major impact.
Location: This is an on-site position in Winchester, VA. (Local candidates preferred; relocation assistance available). Winchester offers IT leaders an attractive combination of lower cost of living, historic small-city charm, and easy access to Northern Virginia and Washington, D.C. It’s a growing community with a strong quality of life, appealing to professionals seeking more space, less congestion, and a balanced lifestyle while staying connected to major tech and business hubs.
What You’ll Do
- Partner with business leaders to understand operations, pain points, and strategic objectives.
- Build strong relationships across all stakeholder groups, influencing direction without direct authority.
- Assess current consulting-driven deliverables and determine what should continue, change, or sunset.
- Conduct research, gather requirements, and synthesize findings into a clear, data-driven product roadmap.
- Focus on the top priorities for 2026/2027 and guide the team toward sustainable long-term solutions.
- Lead full lifecycle product management—from discovery and roadmapping to execution and stakeholder communication.
- Ensure product direction aligns with company strategy and key technology trends within the ERP ecosystem.
What You Bring
- 5–7 years of experience as a Product Manager, with clear ownership of product strategy and delivery (must have held the title).
- 5+ years of hands-on JD Edwards experience, with strong functional knowledge across Manufacturing, HR, and Finance, along with a solid understanding of JDE architecture.
- Demonstrated success managing the full product lifecycle, including market/industry research, requirements gathering, Agile delivery, and go-to-market execution.
- Exceptional communication, relationship-building, and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to influence direction and decisions across all levels of the organization.
- Strategic understanding of ERP/technology trends and how they shape long-term business needs.
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field (or equivalent experience).
- Reside within a reasonable commute to Winchester, VA or willing to relocate with company assistance.
- US Citizen or US Permanent Resident (GC Holder) currently in the USA
Please note, this is a full-time direct hire position. Consulting / Corp to Corp is not available. 3rd party resumes are not accepted.