Managing an ERP Project

[Ali Noureddine]

Hello Guys,

what is the best practice to start on Jira to manage an ERP Project ?

as you know the ERP Project is divided into Modules and each Module has many functions.

Anyone here who managed an ERP software from scratch on Jira?

Appreciate your support ! 

Thanks in advance.

[Brant Schroeder · Accepted solution]

@Ali Noureddine Welcome to the Atlassian community

I have used Jira to manage many ERP implementations and ongoing support.  Jira is just a tool to make it all happen.  What is most important is having sounds processes that Jira is then used to support.  I would suggest looking at how you plan on running your project, how you will break up your technical and functional teams and their areas of responsibility.  Also take into consideration your reporting structure and how the teams will be working together.  This should help you define workstreams, areas of responsibility and reporting lines.  From here you will be able to look at how each team will work, what their processes will be to complete work and how they will interact with the other teams.  You can then build out the processes and policies around the defined teams and work.  The processes can then be built out as workflows in Jira within and across projects.  

When I implemented an Oracle ERP the structure of the teams, how we would be working and reporting lines made sense for us to have a single project and organize work by issue type, components, sprints and releases.

When I implemented Workday the structure of the teams, how we would be working and reporting lines made sense for us to have 5 different projects.  We still used issue types, components and labels to organize work.  Some work was done in sprints but others work was done across projects and were related to tenant builds. 

In both cases we used workflow to enforce processes and those were clearly defined and documented.  

Really it comes down to defining what will work best for your team and how you are running the project.  In all cases we made adjustments at first to improve and simplify processes.  Being able to take time at the beginning to improve everything will pay dividends in the end and ensure for a smooth project delivery.  

[Xavieralm]

Hi Brant,

I hope this email finds you well. I'm reaching out because I've recently transitioned from being a SAAS PM to working on an ERP project. I admire the structured approach you've implemented in previous projects and would greatly appreciate your insights on applying best practices to an ERP context.

Specifically, I'm looking to understand the ideal structure for managing Epics, Tasks, and Bugs within an ERP system. While I'm familiar with these concepts from my SAAS background, I recognize that ERP projects can have different nuances and complexities.

If you could spare some time for a discussion or provide any guidance on the matter, I would be sincerely grateful.

Looking forward to your response.

Thank you and best regards,

[Brant Schroeder]

@Xavieralm Ping me on Linked in and I can get something setup to discuss what you are doing.

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[Hooffina]

Kicking off an ERP project on Jira is a great step forward! When it comes to managing such a complex endeavor, breaking it down into modules and functions is key. It helps keep things organized and manageable. While I haven't personally managed an ERP project from scratch on Jira, I've heard that starting with a clear roadmap outlining the modules and their functionalities is a solid approach.
Additionally, setting up a well-defined workflow in Jira, with tasks, sub-tasks, and deadlines, can help keep everyone on track. Remember, communication is key, so ensure all team members are on the same page and regularly update progress.
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