CIMMYT is a cutting-edge, non-profit, international organization dedicated to solving tomorrow's problems today. It is entrusted with fostering improved quantity, quality, and dependability of production systems and basic cereals such as maize, wheat, triticale, sorghum, millets, and associated crops through applied agricultural science, particularly in the Global South, through building strong partnerships. This combination enhances the livelihood trajectories and resilience of millions of resource-poor farmers, while working towards a more productive, inclusive, and resilient agrifood system within planetary boundaries. CIMMYT is a core CGIAR Research Center, a global research partnership for a food-secure future, dedicated to reducing poverty, enhancing food and nutrition security, and improving natural resources. For more information, visit cimmyt.org

CIMMYT is seeking a professional with communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills for the position of ERP Project Manager to work on the Operations Chapter/ Knowledge Management and Information Technology department of CIMMYT.

The position will be based at CIMMYT headquarters in Texcoco, near Mexico City, (45 minutes from Mexico City).

Specific duties:

Project Planning & Execution:

• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, including timelines, milestones, and resource allocation.

• Adjust plans as needed based on progress, risks, and stakeholder input.
• Lead cross-functional execution across IT and user departments.

Progress Tracking & Reporting:
• Monitor project performance and critical path milestones.
• Provide regular updates to the PMO Manager, ERP Steering Committee, and key stakeholders.
• Highlight risks, delays, and required decisions in a timely manner.

Stakeholder & Team Coordination:
• Facilitate collaboration between Finance, HR, Business Services, Legal, and IT.
• Lead communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Build and guide high-performing project teams, including external consultants.

Budget & Financial Oversight:
• Manage program budgets and track expenditures against forecasts.
• Prepare financial reports and ROI assessments.
• Ensure adherence to CAPEX/OPEX controls and identify cost-optimization opportunities.

Vendor & Contract Management:
• Manage relationships with implementation vendors, integrators, and SaaS providers.
• Negotiate contracts and oversee SOWs, SLAs, and MSAs.
• Monitor vendor KPIs and enforce escalation procedures when needed.

Risk Management & Quality Assurance:
• Maintain structured risk registers and implement mitigation strategies.
• Oversee quality assurance including UAT planning, cutover, and stabilization phases.
• Ensure project deliverables meet defined quality standards.

Change Management & Adoption:
• Design and implement change management strategies to drive user adoption.
• Coordinate training programs in collaboration with business units and HR.
• Set up post-implementation support structures and feedback loops.

Process Modeling & Data Integrity:
• Support user departments in modeling and optimizing business processes.
• Oversee data cleansing and migration to ensure accuracy and integrity.

Documentation & Governance:
• Maintain comprehensive project documentation.
• Ensure alignment with governance frameworks and decision-making protocols.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field; a Master's degree (MBA or equivalent) is highly preferred.

• Project management certification such as PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent is required; Prosci or other Change Management certification is a strong advantage.
• 7 years of experience in ERP program management, digital transformation, or large-scale IT project leadership, ideally within international or matrixed organizations; experience in the non-profit or research sector is a plus.
• Proven, hands-on experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365, particularly Finance & Operations (F&O) and HRMS modules.
• Track record of successfully managing full ERP implementation lifecycles, from requirements gathering through go-live and post-stabilization.
• In-depth knowledge of Agile, PMP, or PRINCE2 methodologies, with practical application in complex enterprise environments.
• Proficiency in project management tools and ERP systems, with a strong focus on Microsoft Dynamics 365 and integrated digital platforms.
• Demonstrated strength in stakeholder engagement, team leadership, intercultural communication, and governance.

Benefits

CIMMYT offers an attractive remuneration package and support for continuous professional development. In addition to the provisions of the Mexican Labor Law our package of benefits includes year-end bonus (40 days), vacation premium (56%), life and medical insurance, supermarket coupons, savings fund, social Mexican benefits (IMSS, SAR / Infonavit).