ERP Project Manager

Job Title: ERP Project Manager

Location: Remote (Preference for candidates who can travel occasionally to Atmore, AL)

Contract Duration: 12–24 months (with potential for contract-to-hire conversion)

Reports To: Chief Information Officer (CIO)

Compensation: $130–$150/hour (1099)

Project Overview

Our client is launching a multi-phase ERP modernization initiative to consolidate and replace fragmented legacy systems. The new, cloud-based ERP platform will unify core business functions across Finance, HR, Payroll, Time & Attendance, Procurement, and Contract Management. The goal is to improve operational efficiency, enhance reporting and compliance, and support long-term scalability.

The client seeks an experienced ERP Project Manager to lead this initiative from planning and vendor selection through implementation and post-go-live adoption. This is a remote role with limited onsite requirements and potential for long-term employment based on project performance and organizational fit.

Key Responsibilities

Project & Program Leadership

Lead all phases of the ERP project lifecycle using PMI-aligned best practices

Develop and manage project plans, schedules, milestones, and risk mitigation strategies

Coordinate cross-functional teams, including internal staff and external vendors

Stakeholder Engagement & Governance

Serve as the primary liaison between project teams, department leaders, and executive sponsors

Prepare and present regular updates to the project steering committee and Tribal Council

Facilitate communication and ensure alignment across departments

Vendor Selection Leadership

Design and execute the vendor selection strategy

Lead RFI/RFP development, demo script creation, evaluation scoring, and final recommendations

Coordinate vendor interviews and selection panel activities

Change Management & User Adoption

Develop and implement a change adoption strategy for end users

Support communication planning, training coordination, and SME engagement

Work closely with vendors to align implementation with best practices and user readiness

Execution Oversight

Oversee day-to-day implementation tasks and ensure alignment with project goals

Monitor data integrity, compliance, and business continuity throughout rollout

Document key decisions, lessons learned, and post-go-live transition plans

Required Qualifications

10+ years of IT project management experience, including 3+ full-cycle ERP implementations

Demonstrated experience leading vendor selection processes

Strong background in change management and user adoption strategy

ERP experience in tribal government, public sector, or regulated industries

PMP certification required; Agile or hybrid delivery experience preferred

Proficiency with platforms such as Workday, SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or UKG

Familiarity with Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace

Excellent written and verbal communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working in the public sector, especially with tribal government organizations

Familiarity with existing systems: Great Plains, UKG, JazzHR, and Namely

Ability to lead in low-maturity environments with limited OCM infrastructure

Demonstrated ability to balance project rigor with cultural sensitivity

Work Structure & Compensation

This is a remote-first position with limited travel requirements

Travel for major meetings or deployments will be reimbursed

Contractors must provide their own equipment

1099 contract engagement