ERP Project Manager
Location: Annapolis, MD (Onsite)
Duration: 12+ Months
Interview process: 2 interviews with Client 1 virtual technical interview, and 1 onsite interview-must be local
Job Summary:
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in IT project management, preferably in the public sector.
- Proven experience leading ERP/Financial system implementations.
- Expertise in Oracle ERP and Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) implementation.
- Strong understanding of project management methodologies.
- Experience leading System Testing, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), and End-to-End testing efforts on large IT projects.
- Experience with automated ERP testing and managing test data.
- Proven ability to analyze financial business processes and translate them into technical requirements and test cases.
- Demonstrated ability in change management and end-user training.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders effectively.
- Ability to hold vendors accountable and manage contractual obligations.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Must be local to Annapolis, MD or willing to work onsite 3-4 days per week.
Job Description:
- We are looking for an ERP Project Manager to lead the testing and implementation of ERP/Financial systems.
What You'll Do:
- Serve as the primary point of contact for the Client, ensuring the vendor's deliverables align with strategic goals and operational needs
- Conduct thorough analysis and documentation of existing public service workflows, identifying areas for improvement and translating them into clear project requirements
- Develop and manage comprehensive project plans, including timelines, budgets, and resource allocation
- Develop project cost estimates, conduct cost-benefit analysis, and track project costs against budgets
- Hold vendors accountable for meeting contractual obligations, manage performance, and resolve issues promptly
- Facilitate effective communication between all stakeholders, including public service personnel, IT teams, and vendor representatives
- Identify and mitigate potential project risks, ensuring timely resolution of issues
- Identify and manage project issues that require resolution and maintain documentation of the person or team responsible for resolving the issue
- Develop and implement strategies to support user adoption and minimize disruption during the transition to new systems
- Provide regular project status updates, create comprehensive documentation, and maintain accurate records
- Work closely with end users to understand their needs and ensure the implemented solutions improve their daily workflow
What You'll Need Required:
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in a project management role, managing complex IT projects, preferably in the public sector
- Experience leading financial system implementations
- Proven ability to analyze financial business processes and translate them into technical requirements and test cases
- Experience with automated ERP testing and managing test data to ensure proper inclusion in test cases
- Experience leading System Testing, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), and End-to-End testing efforts on large IT projects
- Experience with Change Management and Training end users on ERP projects
- Experience implementing Oracle ERP and Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) systems
- Strong understanding of project management methodologies
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build rapport with diverse stakeholders
- Demonstrated ability to hold vendors accountable and manage contractual obligations
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team