Senior Project Manager - ERP (Technology, Data and Innovation)

The Senior Project Manager of Enterprise Resource Planning will serve as a key contributor within the CTDO Project Management department, overseeing large and complex initiatives that support technology, data, and innovation priorities. This role provides leadership, structure, and oversight for strategic, cross-functional efforts while ensuring alignment with institutional goals and PMO best practices.

At MD Anderson Cancer Center, recognized as a leading institution focused on cancer care, research, education, and prevention, the Senior Project Manager of Enterprise Resource Planning plays a critical part in delivering technology solutions that strengthen operations and enhance organizational effectiveness. The Senior Project Manager of Enterprise Resource Planning will guide teams, manage resources, and uphold quality standards across full-cycle project delivery.

The ideal candidate will have full-cycle ERP implementation experience along with advanced experience in complex program leadership, technical project management, and change management. Preferred preparation includes a master's degree in a related field, direct enterprise-wide ERP implementation leadership experience, and professional project management certification.

The Minimal $123,000 - Midpoint $154,000 - Maximum $185,000

The typical work schedule is hybrid onsite/remote, with the ability to work onsite in the Houston, Texas Medical Center as needed. Once the ERP program ramps up, the position may require 100% onsite presence.

Work location: Houston, Texas Medical Center.

This role directly supports MD Anderson's mission by leading technology and enterprise resource planning initiatives that strengthen operations and enable teams to focus on exceptional patient care and institutional excellence. Team members benefit from a collaborative environment, professional development opportunities, and a culture that values balance, wellbeing, and long-term career growth.

• Employer-paid medical coverage starting day one for employees working 30+ hours/week, plus optional group dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Accruals for PTO and Extended Illness Bank, plus paid holidays, wellness, childcare, and other leave options.
• Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service and access to extensive wellness, fitness, and employee resource groups.
• Defined-benefit pension through the Teachers Retirement System, voluntary retirement plans, and employer-paid life and reduced salary protection programs.

Responsibilities

Strategic Alignment & Leadership

• Motivate, guide, and inspire teams toward shared project goals
• Facilitate discussions, negotiate solutions, and resolve conflicts constructively
• Coach and mentor TDI Project Managers and contract project management resources
• Evaluate project impact on business operations and strategic outcomes
• Engage with leaders and stakeholders to communicate project value and manage expectations
• Develop, document, and maintain program/project requirements with sponsors and key contributors

Domain Expertise & Project Execution

• Apply PMO best practices and related frameworks for governance, quality, and portfolio oversight
• Maintain comprehensive project documentation, including scope, schedules, timelines, budgets, testing, training, command center plans, transition plans, and status reports
• Ensure accurate and timely updates in PMO systems and platforms
• Document technical requirements, system specifications, and architectural needs in collaboration with technical teams
• Oversee customer reviews, approvals, testing validations, and go-live readiness
• Coordinate training development and delivery for end users and stakeholder groups

Resource, Risk & Financial Management

• Allocate and oversee human and financial resources across initiatives
• Manage budgets, forecasts, and cost analyses to maintain alignment with funding
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks proactively
• Manage vendor relationships and project deliverable ownership

Organizational Efficiency & Communication

• Communicate effectively across project teams and stakeholders through written and verbal channels
• Escalate issues promptly and provide clear project updates and meeting participation
• Drive actions that maintain project scope, schedule, and budget integrity
• Evaluate and recommend process, tool, and methodology improvements
• Build strong customer and vendor relationships and foster productive team collaboration
• Adjust approach to meet evolving project and stakeholder needs

Other Duties

• Perform other responsibilities as assigned

EDUCATION

• Required: Bachelor's Degree
• Preferred: Master's Degree Computer Science, Software Engineering, Management Information Systems, Healthcare Administration or related field.

WORK EXPERIENCE

• Required: 6 years Experience to include five years in project management and five years in application and/or infrastructure services. or
• 4 years Experience is required to include three years in project management and three years in application and/or infrastructure services with preferred degree.
• May substitute required education degree with additional years of equivalent experience on a one to one basis.
• Preferred: Direct experience leading end-to-end full- cycle enterprise resource planning (ERP) implementations, have at least seven years of experience leading through implementation large-scale and high-complex programs and/or projects that were implemented enterprise-wide, program/project management experience with vendor management, defining project scopes, planning detailed schedules, budget cost control, quality management, execution of defined deliverables, monitoring/reporting back and closing programs/projects. Have at least 5 years of experience with implementing technology, data and/or innovation solutions and must have excellent communication skills, be self-driven and proactive.
• Work Schedule: Hybrid onsite/remote, and must be willing to work onsite in the Houston, Texas Medical Center area daily or as needed. Once the ERP program ramps up, may be working 100% onsite.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Preferred: Certified Project Management Professional (PMP)-PMI

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition.

This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.

It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state, or local laws unless such distinction is required by law.

Additional Information

• Requisition ID: 178430
• Employment Status: Full-Time
• Employee Status: Regular
• Work Week: Days
• Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 123,000
• Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 154,000
• Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 185,000
• FLSA: exempt and not eligible for overtime pay
• Fund Type: Hard
• Work Location: Hybrid Onsite/Remote
• Pivotal Position: Yes
• Referral Bonus Available?: Yes
• Relocation Assistance Available?: Yes