Role Overview
We are looking for a Program Lead to manage multi-workstream technology programs across ERP systems, data platforms, and AI solutions. This is a hands-on role focused on coordinating teams, keeping delivery aligned with business goals, and ensuring projects move forward smoothly.
You will lead initiatives from planning through go-live, including ERP implementations, data pipelines, integrations, and cloud-based tools. You will also support clients in prioritizing work, clarifying requirements, and making informed decisions.
This role combines strategic planning with day-to-day execution and is a great fit for someone who can manage complexity, bring structure to fast-paced environments, and keep teams aligned.
This is a contract-to-hire position with the potential for full-time employment.
We are filling multiple roles in both the US and Canada.
About Captios Partners
Captios Partners is a digital, data, and AI consulting and services firm transforming the agribusiness and industrial sectors. We partner with organizations to modernize their operations, harness data, and deploy intelligent applications that deliver measurable business results. Our team blends deep industry expertise with cutting-edge technology and AI capabilities to help our clients thrive in an increasingly digital world.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead day-to-day delivery of the primary ERP implementation program and related data platform work, ensuring scope, timelines, decisions, and workstreams stay aligned with business goals
- Manage parallel data platform initiatives, including data architecture, migration, quality, and governance efforts in coordination with ERP timelines
- Run structured working sessions to confirm ERP and data requirements, validate current-state workflows, and guide platform configuration and data alignment
- Build and manage detailed delivery plans covering ERP configuration, data pipelines, integrations, testing, training, cutover, and post-go-live stabilization
- Coordinate across ERP consultants, data teams, integration engineers, and client stakeholders to manage dependencies and align delivery
- Identify risks, blockers, and cross-functional impacts early, and drive structured resolution across business and technical groups
- Support related digital transformation initiatives such as AI tooling, automation, and analytics that interface with ERP or data systems
- Provide light advisory support to help clients interpret complex technical requirements, refine priorities, and make informed decisions
- Lead client-facing communication, including status updates, playback sessions, readiness reviews, and steering-committee discussions
- Oversee testing, data validation, training coordination, cutover planning, and stabilization for both ERP and connected data/integration systems
- Contribute to Captios delivery frameworks, playbooks, and internal project standards to improve consistency and quality across engagements
Who You Are
- You have 5 or more years of experience leading technology projects or programs, ideally within consulting or complex client-facing environments
- You have hands-on experience delivering ERP projects, including coordinating configuration, data, integrations, testing, and go-live activities
- You’re proactive, you don’t wait for direction. You anticipate issues, close gaps, and keep teams moving before problems surface
- You’re comfortable running multiple workstreams in parallel and keeping teams aligned in fast-moving environments
- You communicate clearly, keep discussions grounded, and can translate complex requirements into actionable project direction
- You’re organized, methodical, and able to bring structure to ambiguous or evolving situations
- You can influence without authority and build strong working relationships with technical teams, business stakeholders, and leadership
- You understand how ERP connects with broader digital initiatives, including data platforms, integrations, and AI-enabled tools
- You can balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution and have no issue jumping into the details when needed
- You thrive in a consulting environment where priorities shift, expectations move quickly, and clients rely on you to bring clarity and direction
Why Work at Captios
- At Captios, you will be part of a firm that is growing fast and operating at the intersection of digital transformation, AI, and agribusiness innovation.
- We are remote-first, but collaborate in person regularly through client visits, offsites, and team events.
- We are a high-output, low-ego culture that is approachable, collaborative, and focused on results.
- You will have the opportunity to evolve your role as the company grows, including developing automation, marketing, and leadership support functions.
Additional Information
- Location: Canada, remote with light travel as needed (1-2 weeks monthly)
- We are headquartered out of Chicago, Illinois, but operate remotely
- Contract-to-hire, with the option to convert to full-time based on performance and fit
- Flexible hours depending on project cadence, deadlines, and stakeholder availability
- Background references from a recent manager or advisor will be part of the screening process
- Compensation will be discussed during the interview process and is based on experience and alignment with the role
- Compensation range: $100–$125 CAD per hour, depending on experience and fit. Full-time conversion between $150K and $185K CAD