Systems Analyst / ERP Project Manager - Publishing/Media

About e5 Global Media

e5 Global Media is a media and publishing company focusing in B2B magazines and event management, including the following brands:  Adweek, Brandweek, Mediaweek, The Clio Awards, Backstage, Billboard, Film Journal International, and The Hollywood Reporter, as well as ShoWest, ShowEast, Cinema Expo International and CineAsia trade shows.  The company is headquartered in New York with offices in US and UK.

Job Description

This position will be a part of the IT PMO team, and be responsible for assisting in the deployment of a new ERP system.  This will include project management, assisting business user with system analysis, end-user training, and sales report writing.

Primary Responsibilities

* Assist with requirements gathering, analysis and design

* Learn the new system to become a subject matter expert for system deployment

* Following a training period, be able to train the end-users in system use (train-the-trainer)

* Develops system training document on company-specific processes

* Work with end-users to determine financial and sales reporting needs

* Coordinate vendor and internal resources to complete the projects

* Run project status meeting and track issues/risks

* Write sales and financial system reports using standard system report writing tools.

* Maintain stake-holders relations and communications including status reporting

Skills and Requirements

* Must have at least TWO years experience in the advertising/publishing/media industry

* Must have over FOUR years or experience with at least one of these with accounting systems:

SAP, Microsoft GP, Microsoft NAV.

* Knowledge and understanding of MS-SQL and Oracle databases, Query Language and ODBC

* Experience with reporting tools such as Crystal Report, Access, or Jet Reports

* Experience doing business/system analysis with financial systems

* Experience with data migration/conversion of large ERP systems

* Experience with CRM software in the B2B and B2C markets

* Ability to convert business requirement into system specifications

* Understanding of print/digital ad insertion orders and production flow

* Understanding with Ad Servers and eCommerce integration

* Understanding of core accounting functions – GL/AR/AP

* Understanding of budgeting, forecasting, and sales reporting

* Team orientation, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills

* Strong organizational skills and attention to details

* Strong verbal/written communications skills relating to stakeholders at all levels

* Ability to manage project plan and tasks to timeline

* Ability to drive activities to completion in a timely manner

* Able to manage relations with technical resources and end-users

* Fluent using Microsoft Project or other project management tools

* BA/BS degree in Finance/Accounting or equivalent experience

* PMI Certification desired

Please send resume with salary requirements to tech.hr@e5globalmedia.com