PRS Facility Location
LaGrange, IL PRS Corporate - 364
Job Purpose
Provide enterprise ownership of the Infor LN, D365, SAP platforms and enterprise business platforms (Coupa, ETQ, etc.) across Progress Rail's global operations. This role is responsible for platform strategy/transformation, operational execution, governance, and organizational leadership of managers overseeing functional delivery, development, integrations, and ERP administration.
The ERP Leader ensures reliable system performance, disciplined execution, cross-regional alignment, and a clear multi-year roadmap that supports manufacturing, finance, supply chain, engineering, quality, and service operations.
Req ID
12096BR
Company Description
Progress Rail stands at the intersection of legacy and innovation-driving the future of rail with a pioneering spirit. Since its founding in 1983, the company has grown to become one of the world's largest and most trusted providers of railroad products, services, and technologies. Today, Progress Rail delivers a comprehensive portfolio of cost-effective solutions to railway customers around the globe. From the rails themselves to the EMD® locomotives that ride them, the company's products are in operation across more than 100 countries-powering progress and connecting communities. In 2006, Progress Rail joined Caterpillar Inc., further strengthening its ability to lead the rail industry with cutting-edge technology, unmatched expertise, and a commitment to excellence. At Progress Rail, the team is not just building the future of rail-they are making history every day.
Education / Training
• Bachelor's degree in information systems, Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or related field required.
• Master's degree (MBA or related) preferred
Job Title
ERP Leader
City
La Grange
Key Job Elements
Platform & Operational Leadership
• Oversee day-to-day operations of Progress Rail's ERP environments.
• Ensure incidents, enhancements, and releases are delivered predictably and within defined service levels.
• Monitor system performance, stability, and user satisfaction.
• Establish and track operational KPIs (incident volume, resolution time, backlog health, availability).
Manager Leadership
• Lead managers responsible for:
ERP functional delivery
ERP development and EDI/integrations
ERP administration
• Establish performance expectations and accountability standards.
• Provide coaching and leadership development to managers.
Governance & Controls
• Enforce change management and release governance processes.
• Standardize documentation and workflow discipline.
• Support audit readiness and internal control compliance.
• Maintain ERP operating procedures and playbooks.
Business Partnership
• Serve as senior IT partner for ERP enabled business capabilities.
• Translate business needs into structured, executable priorities.
• Resolve operational escalations and manage expectations.
Advanced duties and responsibilities
Platform Strategy & Roadmap
• Define and execute a 2-3 year ERP roadmap aligned to business strategy.
• Lead ERP capability adoption and cloud optimization initiatives.
• Drive cross-site and cross-region process harmonization.
• Reduce unnecessary customizations and technical debt.
• Align ERP evolution with enterprise architecture and integration standards.
Organizational Design & Operating Model
• Design and continuously improve the ERP operating model.
• Develop succession plans and leadership bench strength.
• Establish cross-regional collaboration standards.
• Balance internal capability development with targeted use of external partners.
Financial & Vendor Accountability
• Own ERP related operating and project budgets.
• Manage strategic relationships with Infor, Microsoft, SAP and external partners.
• Optimize resource allocation to maximize ROI and system reliability.
Qualifications and Experience
• 12+ years of ERP experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Deep expertise in Infor LN (Cloud Edition strongly preferred).
• Experience supporting multi-site and multi-country operations.
• 5+ years leading managers or multi-layer ERP organizations.
• Proven track record balancing operational stability with modernization initiatives.
• Experience with EDI integrations and enterprise system integrations.
Preferred Skills
• Strong understanding of:
Fin