ERP Project Manager
*Local to Richmond, VA only please
*This is a hybrid position with 2 days/week onsite or more based on business needs
Description:
- The client is initiating a strategic effort to replace its legacy PeopleSoft Financial system with a modern Enterprise Resource Planning ERP solution.
- To support this critical initiative the client is seeking a senior-level ERP Project Manager to lead the project from initiation through successful implementation.
- This initiative has been championed by the clients Chief Financial Officer who secured funding through an approved budget package and clearly outlined the limitations of the agency’s current 24-year-old system.
- To ensure the successful delivery of this enterprise-scale modernization effort we are seeking a highly experienced IT consultant to serve as the ERP Project Manager.
- The selected professional will be responsible for managing the full project lifecycle-including requirements gathering planning vendor coordination execution and go-live-while serving as the key point of coordination between internal business and technical teams and the external implementation partner.
- The ideal candidate will bring strategic leadership deep ERP expertise and a strong background in managing large-scale IT initiatives within the public sector.
- Experience with financial systems cross-functional stakeholder engagement and navigating government procurement and compliance requirements is essential to drive this mission-critical transformation to completion.
Required Skills/Knowledge/Experience:
- Progressive experience in IT project management, with at least 5+ years managing high-risk, high-budget ($XXM+) IT projects., Required 10 Years
- Proven exp with large-scale ERP, or financial software implementation projects with understanding of governmental (preferred) accounting practices., Required 5 Years
- Expertise in PM methodologies: Agile, Scrum, SAFe, Waterfall, and hybrid models., Required 3 Years
- ACTIVE PMP (Project Management Professional) certification (pls upload copy under Reference TAB), Required 5 Years
- Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Jira, ServiceNow, Planview)., Required 5 Years
- Executive-level communication and negotiation skills. and Strong political acumen and ability to navigate state agency landscapes., Desired 3 Years
- High-level problem-solving and decision-making abilities., Desired 3 Years
- Demonstrated success in managing multi-agency and multi-vendor environments. Deep understanding of state procurement processes, contract negotiation, Desired 5 Years
- Ability to lead teams through transformational change and modernization initiatives., Desired 3 Years
- Strong knowledge of IT governance frameworks (e.g., ITIL, COBIT)., Desired 3 Years
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