Manager, ERP Systems - Remote

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Job location: Remote (Canada)
Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Employment type: Full Time Permanent
Salary: $110,000 – $145,000

A little about us

Aurora is proud to be a global leader in the cannabis industry. With a smart strategy, unmatched talent and focus on our long-term success, we believe we have a bright future.

At Aurora, we’re passionate about helping patients improve their lives through high-quality premium medical cannabis under brands they can trust and rely on. Our products, available across Canada, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand, include leading brands like Pedanios, IndiMed, San Raf, Whistler, Greybeard and CraftPlant.

Our diverse team works passionately across various roles, from manufacturing to corporate positions, and many more, united by our purpose: Opening the World to Cannabis . Enabled by science and empowered by people, for patients and consumers. We collaborate globally, embrace change with courage, stay agile, and treat everyone with compassion. We live our values daily, making a meaningful impact on patients, communities, and our A-Team.

Job Summary

The Manager of ERP Systems is responsible for the overall direction and coordination of technology that supports end to end ERP (Sage X3) operations. The role provides leadership to the IT team, ensures that systems and processes align with business needs, and drives the design, integration, and continuous improvement of ERP technologies. This includes close partnership with functional leaders, oversight of project delivery, adherence to governance and security standards, and effective management of data, analytics, and system performance. The position ensures that technology solutions enhance accuracy, efficiency, and visibility across finance, planning, procurement, inventory management, logistics, and fulfillment activities. It also supports long term architectural planning, vendor coordination, financial oversight, and risk management to maintain stable and scalable ERP operations. Interesting? Here is a little more…

As the Manager, ERP Systems you will…

• Develop and execute technology strategies that support ERP (Sage X3) goals, improve operational efficiency, and strengthen visibility and collaboration across the organization.
• Provide leadership and direction to IT team members by fostering a high performance culture, supporting professional growth, and ensuring alignment with business priorities.
• Guide the integration and optimization of ERP technologies and bolt-on applications, ensuring systems work cohesively to improve accuracy, streamline workflows, and enhance overall business performance.
• Partner closely with leaders in ERP, finance, logistics, procurement, and other business functions to understand operational needs, define requirements, and ensure technology solutions deliver measurable value.
• Lead the architecture, design, and deployment of solutions that support critical ERP functions such as GL, AR, AP, inventory management, demand planning, order fulfillment, procurement, and logistics execution.
• Direct relationships with technology vendors and service providers, including solution evaluation, contract management, performance oversight, and alignment with organizational standards.
• Oversee the planning and execution of technology projects that drive ERP transformation, and ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned with business outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with IT governance, security policies, audit controls, and regulatory requirements that apply to ERP systems and data.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and champion continuous improvement initiatives that increase efficiency, reduce cost, and elevate service levels.
• Manage data quality, data governance, and analytics platforms that enable accurate forecasting, real time visibility, and data driven decision making.
• Lead change management efforts for system rollouts and enhancements, including communication planning, training strategies, and adoption support.
• Oversee budgeting, financial planning, and resource allocation for ERP technology programs
• while ensuring cost effectiveness and strong return on investment.
• Anticipate and mitigate risks by monitoring system performance, addressing issues proactively, and establishing controls that protect ERP continuity.
• Work with enterprise architecture to ensure all ERP platforms conform to organizational technology standards, integration models, and long-term architectural roadmaps.
• Maintain accountability for optimizing ERP performance through effective use of technology and for ensuring strong performance and engagement among IT team members.
• Support technology innovation by evaluating emerging tools such as automation, IoT, analytics platforms, and AI based solutions that enhance ERP capabilities.

You will be setup for success if you have…

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, ERP Management, Business Administration, or a related field. Master's degree or MBA is a plus.
• Minimum of 8-10 years of progressive experience in IT leadership roles, with a focus on ERP (Sage X3) technology.
• ERP (Sage X3) Technology: In-depth knowledge of IT systems and technologies relevant to ERP management, including Finance modules, bolt-on applications, warehouse management systems (WMS), and transportation management systems (TMS).
• Experience creating training materials and developing team capabilities for new systems and tools.
• Proven experience in implementing IT solutions for ERP optimization.
• Demonstrated success in leading and managing global, regulated, cross-functional teams.
• Familiarity with ERP systems, ERP management software, and emerging technologies.
• Strong understanding of business processes related to ERP management.

Bonus points if you have…

• Team Leadership: Proven leadership skills with the ability to inspire and lead a team of global IT professionals.
• Business Acumen: Strong understanding of ERP processes and business operations.
• Project Management: Excellent project management skills, including planning, execution, and risk management.
• Communication Skills: Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong understanding of data integration patterns, APIs, middleware, and system interoperability across ERP, WMS, TMS, and related platforms.
• Ability to guide organizations through technology transitions, ensuring smooth adoption and minimal disruption.
• Working knowledge of security practices, SOX and ITIL as they relate to ERP systems, data protection, and vendor-hosted solutions.
• Ability to interpret operational data, identify trends, and guide technology decisions that support predictive and prescriptive analytics.
• Skilled in evaluating, negotiating, and managing relationships with technology vendors and service providers.
• Strong capability to assess current workflows, identify inefficiencies, and recommend technology driven improvements.
• Understanding of scalable system design principles that support complex and evolving ERP operations.
• Ability to break down complex technical problems and develop structured, data informed solutions.
• Knowledge of testing frameworks, validation procedures, and release management for ERP applications.
• Ability to align technology roadmaps with long term business goals and operational strategies.
• Competency in diagnosing system issues, coordinating resolutions, and preventing recurrence through root cause analysis.
• Ability to translate technical concepts into actionable insights for nontechnical audiences.

Why you’ll love working at Aurora

• Flexibility: you will enjoy a flexible work environment that is the perfect blend of work and fun! You will be empowered to achieve work-life balance with flexible hours, remote work options, meeting-free-Friday-afternoons and more!
• Total Rewards: we will motivate you to go above and beyond with a competitive salary, professional development opportunities, company SWAG, team activities and modern technology.
• Team: we are a diverse and global team of cannabis enthusiasts, energetic innovators, fitness gurus, caring parents, foodies and more, with a collective passion to nurture an inclusive environment that helps you grow and provide people better days with cannabis.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Belonging and Accessibility

At Aurora, we are proud to foster and celebrate a diverse community of professionals! We take pride in nurturing an inclusive culture that empowers our people to be their authentic selves, celebrate their differences and love where they work.

Our diverse community combined with our inclusive culture, is what sets us apart in the industry and equips our A-Team with superpowers – and this is why, we encourage all candidates to apply for job opportunities regardless of race, national origin, colour, religion, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital and family status, disability, or any other identifying characteristic.

We value the unique skills and experience each person brings to Aurora and are committed to creating and maintaining an accessible environment. We are committed to the requirements of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act so if you require accommodation during the hiring process, please let our Human Resources team know by contacting us at View email address on apply.j-vers.com