Senior IT Project Manager → ERP Consultant
A realistic transition from Senior IT Project Manager to ERP Consultant: transferable skills, the gaps to close, a step-by-step learning plan and alternative routes. Estimated skill overlap 24%. Difficulty: Medium.
Difficulty: Medium6 stepsDuration: 9 to 13 monthsOverlap: 24%
Transition from Senior IT Project Manager to ERP Consultant.
Transferable skills
- Stakeholder management
- Mentoring
Skills to learn
- ERP consulting
- Module configuration
- Business process design
- Implementation methodology
- Documentation
- Testing coordination
Step-by-step learning plan
1. Build on your Senior IT Project Manager experience
2–4 weeks
Leverage
- Stakeholder management
- Mentoring
Map transferable skills — Stakeholder management, Mentoring — against what an ERP Consultant needs.
2. Learn the core of the ERP Consultant role
6–10 weeks
Learn
- ERP consulting
- Module configuration
- Business process design
Technologies
SAPOracle EBSMicrosoft Dynamics
Cover the biggest gaps first: ERP consulting, Module configuration, Business process design.
3. Master advanced ERP Consultant skills
6–10 weeks
Learn
- Implementation methodology
- Documentation
- Testing coordination
Technologies
VisioLucidchartM365
Handle the advanced topics: Implementation methodology, Documentation, Testing coordination.
4. Get productive with the ERP Consultant toolchain
4–8 weeks
Technologies
SAPOracle EBSMicrosoft DynamicsVisioLucidchartM365SQLSolution Manager
Be hands-on with SAP, Oracle EBS, Microsoft Dynamics and the rest of the target stack.
5. Practise ERP Consultant work in real conditions
4–8 weeks
Ship a portfolio project or take on ERP Consultant tasks at work.
6. Get certified and position yourself as a ERP Consultant
4–8 weeks
Technologies
SAP C_TS410Microsoft MB-300Oracle ERP Consultant
Update your CV and LinkedIn around ERP Consultant, then apply to target roles.