Project Director (Oracle Fusion ERP Implementation)

Project Director (Oracle Fusion ERP Implementation)Salem, OR 97301 Position Type: 2+ Months Contract Work Location: 100% On-Site (No Remote/Hybrid) Contract Duration: Through Go-Live + 2 Months (extensions possible)Oracle Fusion ERP Implementation, replacing its legacy Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) system that has been in place since 1999. This initiative impacts financials, HR, payroll, procurement, budgeting, grants, reporting, and enterprise operations across 15 departments and approximately 1,655 employees. The Project Director will serve as the County's on-site executive leader for this program, providing full-time, in-person leadership throughout planning, testing, cutover, go-live, and post-go-live stabilization. The Project Director will guide the County PMO, coordinate daily with Sierra-Cedar (implementation partner), and ensure alignment between County leadership, internal project managers, technical teams, and subject matter experts.Key ResponsibilitiesServe as Marion County's on-site Project Director and single point of leadership for the Oracle Fusion ERP program.Lead and oversee the County's Project Management Office (PMO).Direct and coordinate the work of internal project managers and cross-functional workstreams.Ensure alignment across County leadership, departments, IT teams, SMEs, and Sierra-Cedar.Implementation OversightManage the overall project schedule, risks, issues, dependencies, and deliverables.Coordinate daily with Sierra-Cedar to track progress, resolve issues, and maintain accountability.Oversee key implementation components including: Testing readiness and execution (SIT, UAT)Data conversion and validationSecurity role design and reviewsCutover planning and executionGo-live readiness and deploymentPost-go-live stabilization and transition to operationsGovernance, Communication & ReportingLead on-site meetings, workshops, and governance forums.Provide regular executive-level status reports to County leadership.Proactively identify risks and issues; drive timely resolution and escalation as needed.Ensure strong communication and collaboration across departments and stakeholders.Change Readiness & Knowledge TransferSupport training coordination, documentation, and readiness activities.Ensure effective knowledge transfer to County staff for long-term ownership of Oracle Fusion.Promote process improvement and adoption of best practices, reducing reliance on shadow systems (manual processes, spreadsheets, etc.).Required ExperienceMinimum 5+ years leading large-scale ERP or major enterprise technology implementationsDemonstrated experience managing projects similar in size and scope to an Oracle Fusion ERP implementationExperience coordinating cross-functional teams and vendor partnersStrong preference for public sector (government, county, state) ERP experienceProven success delivering complex, multi-module ERP programs end-to-endEducation & CertificationsIdeal EducationBachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, Business, Engineering, or related fieldMaster's degree (MBA, IT Management) preferredHelpful Certifications (Preferred)PMP, PgMP, PMI-ACPOracle Cloud / Oracle Fusion certificationsITIL or similar governance frameworksSkills & CompetenciesStrong ERP program leadership and governanceExcellent communication, coordination, and stakeholder management skillsStrong planning, risk management, and problem-solving abilitiesAbility to supervise project managers and manage vendor delivery teamsExecutive presence with the ability to report clearly to senior leadershipAdditional RequirementsFull-time, continuous on-site availability for the duration of the projectWillingness to commit through go-live and stabilizationAbility to provide three (3) references from similar ERP projects completed within the last five (5) years