VITA - Project Manager 4 (ERP)

Project Manager New ERP to Replace PeopleSoft FinancialsOn site required: Two days a week required, but there may be weeks where more days onsite will be required for example if an implementation vendor is onsite. MAX VENDOR RATE: $119.06About the RoleVITA is initiating a strategic effort to replace its legacy PeopleSoft Financial system with a modern Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) solution. To support this critical initiative, VITA is seeking a senior-level ERP Project Manager to lead the project from initiation through successful implementation.This initiative has been championed by VITA's Chief Financial Officer, who secured funding through an approved budget package and clearly outlined the limitations of the agency's current 24-year-old system. To ensure the successful delivery of this enterprise-scale modernization effort, we are seeking a highly experienced IT consultant to serve as the ERP Project Manager.The selected professional will be responsible for managing the full project lifecycle—including requirements gathering, planning, vendor coordination, execution, and go-live—while serving as the key point of coordination between internal business and technical teams and the external implementation partner. The ideal candidate will bring strategic leadership, deep ERP expertise, and a strong background in managing large-scale IT initiatives within the public sector. Experience with financial systems, cross-functional stakeholder engagement, and navigating government procurement and compliance requirements is essential to drive this mission-critical transformation to completion.Required/Desired SkillsProgressive experience in IT project management, with at least 5+ years managing high-risk, high-budget ($XXM+) IT projects. Required 10 YearsProven exp with large-scale ERP, or financial software implementation projects with understanding of governmental (preferred) accounting practices. Required 5 YearsExpertise in PM methodologies: Agile, Scrum, SAFe, Waterfall, and hybrid models. Required 3 YearsACTIVE PMP (Project Management Professional) certification (pls upload copy under Reference TAB) Required 5 YearsProficiency in project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Jira, ServiceNow, Planview). Required 5 YearsExecutive-level communication and negotiation skills. and Strong political acumen and ability to navigate state agency landscapes. Desired 3 YearsHigh-level problem-solving and decision-making abilities. Desired 3 YearsDemonstrated success in managing multi-agency and multi-vendor environments. Deep understanding of state procurement processes, contract negotiation Desired 5 YearsAbility to lead teams through transformational change and modernization initiatives. Desired 3 YearsStrong knowledge of IT governance frameworks (e.g., ITIL, COBIT). Desired 3 Years