Project Manager 4 (ERP) (Hybrid)
Project Manager 4 (ERP) (Hybrid)
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Job Title: Project Manager 4 (ERP) (Hybrid)
Location: Richmond VA
Duration: 12 Months
Job 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 clients Chief Financial Officer who secured funding through an approved budget package and clearly outlined the limitations of the agencys 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.
Skills:
Skill
Required / Desired
Amount
of 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
Employment Type
Full-time
