Project Manager

Title: Project Manager 4

Location: Richmond, VA

Duration: 9 Months

HYBRID: On site required: Two days a week required, but there may be weeks where more days onsite will be required.

Job Description:

• Our client is initiating a strategic enterprise-wide effort to replace our legacy PeopleSoft Financials system with a modern Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) solution.
• To lead this critical initiative, client is seeking a senior-level ERP Project Manager with a proven track record of managing large-scale ERP implementations from start to finish.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the full project lifecycle of the ERP implementation from planning and vendor coordination to execution and go-live.
• Serve as the primary liaison between internal business/technical teams and the external ERP implementation partner.
• Gather business and technical requirements and translate them into actionable project plans.
• Drive stakeholder alignment across departments and maintain project momentum.
• Manage timelines, risks, scope, budget, and compliance throughout the project.
• Ensure the ERP solution meets financial system needs and regulatory requirements.

Required Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience managing large-scale IT or ERP implementations.
• Deep knowledge of ERP systems, with specific experience replacing or integrating PeopleSoft Financials.
• Strong background in financial systems and public sector project delivery.
• Demonstrated ability to manage cross-functional teams and complex stakeholder environments.
• Familiarity with government procurement and compliance standards is preferred, but not mandatory.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and vendor management skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with ERP tools like Oracle Cloud, Workday, SAP, or similar platforms.
• PMP or similar project management certification.
• Prior experience modernizing financial systems within government or public entities is a strong plus.