ERP Project Manager PeopleSoft Financials Replacement
ERP Project Manager PeopleSoft Financials Replacement
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5years
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1 Vacancy
Job Description
Our client is launching a major initiative to replace its 24-year-old legacy PeopleSoft Financials system with a modern Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) platform. This role is for a senior-level Project Manager to lead the entire ERP modernization effort from early planning to vendor coordination implementation and go-live.
While public sector experience is beneficial the priority is deep ERP experience particularly with financial systems on a large scale.
This is a hybrid role requiring at least two days on site per week with flexibility for additional on-site days during critical phases (e.g. vendor presence or go-live).
Lead and manage the full project lifecycle for the ERP implementation
Oversee requirements gathering planning execution and delivery
Serve as the central liaison among business stakeholders IT teams and external implementation partners
Manage vendor relationships contract deliverables and implementation timelines
Coordinate testing training data migration and change management activities
Ensure compliance with agency and Commonwealth project governance and procurement standards
Monitor risk resolve issues and provide regular updates to executive leadership
Requirements
Required / Desired Skills and Experience
10 years of progressive experience in IT project management with 5 years managing high-risk high-budget ($XXM) IT projects
Proven experience with large-scale ERP or financial software implementation projects
Understanding of governmental accounting practices (preferred)
Expertise in project management methodologies: Agile Scrum SAFe Waterfall and hybrid models
Active PMP certification (upload copy under Reference Tab)
Proficiency in project management tools such as MS Project Jira ServiceNow Planview
Desired:
Executive-level communication and negotiation skills
Strong political acumen and ability to navigate state agency landscapes
High-level problem-solving and decision-making abilities
Demonstrated success managing multi-agency and multi-vendor environments
Deep understanding of state procurement processes and contract negotiation
Ability to lead teams through transformational change and modernization initiatives
Familiarity with IT governance frameworks (e.g. ITIL COBIT)
Preferred Qualifications
Previous experience replacing PeopleSoft Financials
Background in public sector or government ERP initiatives
PMP or equivalent project management certification
Experience with budget oversight procurement documentation and compliance audits
Benefits
Why Work With Us
We place talented professionals in impactful roles across public sector and enterprise technology initiatives. This role offers:
A leadership opportunity on a high-visibility mission-critical modernization
Engagement with executive sponsors and strategic decision-makers
Flexible hybrid work model with on-site collaboration as needed
Supportive onboarding and vendor partnership through our team
Required / Desired Skills and Experience 10+ years of progressive experience in IT project management, with 5+ years managing high-risk, high-budget ($XXM+) IT projects Proven experience with large-scale ERP or financial software implementation projects Understanding of governmental accounting practices (preferred) Expertise in project management methodologies: Agile, Scrum, SAFe, Waterfall, and hybrid models Active PMP certification (upload copy under Reference Tab) Proficiency in project management tools such as MS Project, Jira, ServiceNow, Planview Desired: Executive-level communication and negotiation skills Strong political acumen and ability to navigate state agency landscapes High-level problem-solving and decision-making abilities Demonstrated success managing multi-agency and multi-vendor environments Deep understanding of state procurement processes and contract negotiation Ability to lead teams through transformational change and modernization initiatives Familiarity with IT governance frameworks (e.g., ITIL, COBIT) Preferred Qualifications Previous experience replacing PeopleSoft Financials Background in public sector or government ERP initiatives PMP or equivalent project management certification Experience with budget oversight, procurement documentation, and compliance audits
Employment Type
Full Time
