ERP Assessment/Implementation Project Manager - Public Sector

Full-time

Our client is a leading technology insights, market intelligence, and advisory services company, serving over 500 clients worldwide to help them achieve operational excellence. They support private and public sector organizations in transforming and optimizing their operational environments through research, benchmarking, consulting, and managed services, with a focus on information technology, business process transformation, program management services, and ERP.

With over five decades of experience and a global leadership position, they provide unique insights and innovative solutions leveraging technology and industry data. The company has more than 800 employees across 21 countries.

We seek individuals experienced in City or State-wide ERP assessments and implementations to assist with project goals, objectives, management guidelines, standards, scope, risk mitigation, quality, budget, reporting, and documentation.

The Project Manager (PM) will ensure effective utilization of client staff and contracted resources, review and approve project deliverables, and oversee project work plans, tasks, vendor activities, timelines, risks, and overall reporting on project status, milestones, and deliverables.

Responsibilities include:

Overseeing project delivery at departmental and organizational levels
Monitoring resource allocation and managing stakeholder relationships
Developing and maintaining project documentation
Managing software selection and implementation services
Ensuring completion and approval of project management documents
Storing and archiving deliverables appropriately
Drafting, reviewing, and approving project deliverables
Ensuring timely, within scope and budget, quality project delivery
Mitigating, resolving issues, risks, and conflicts
Managing change requests and facilitating their approval
Monitoring project risks and opportunities
Facilitating issue resolution with client project managers
Escalating unresolved issues to senior management
Reporting progress, budget, and status to stakeholders and recommending corrective actions
Monitoring schedules and documenting project concerns
Securing resources and advocating for project needs at senior levels

Qualifications:

10+ years managing large, complex ERP projects
Experience in public sector procurement and RFP processes
Expertise in business and IT subject areas
Cost-benefit analysis experience for IT purchases
Procurement policies and contract negotiation skills
Managing large IT budgets
Public sector experience
Strong communication skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities with high attention to detail
Analytical skills and effective team collaboration
Decision-making and escalation skills
Experience in Financial Management, Purchasing, or HR/Payroll

Education:

Bachelor's degree in arts, science, or related technical/scientific field; advanced degrees like MBA desirable
PMP certification preferred

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