Project Manager 3 – Senior ERP Systems Integration Project Manager

Job Title: Project Manager 3 – Senior ERP Systems Integration Project Manager
Location: Dimondale, MI (Hybrid – 2 Days Onsite / 3 Days Remote)

Work Arrangement:

•         This position follows a hybrid work model, requiring two (2) days onsite per week at 7285 Parsons Drive, Dimondale, MI 48821, with three (3) days remote.

•         Local candidates only (must reside within 90 minutes of Dimondale, MI) and must possess a valid Michigan Driver’s License.

•         No remote-only option is available.

•         In-person or onsite interviews are mandatory. Candidates must be willing to appear onsite for interviews.

•         A screenshot photo of the candidate will be required for interviews, and a vendor representative must be present at the start of any MS Teams interview for candidate validation.

•         Position is a 1-year contract with possible extension, 40 hours/week

Position Overview:

•         The State of Michigan is seeking a highly experienced Senior Project Manager (PM3) to support the Department of Technology, Management & Budget (DTMB) – Enterprise Portfolio Management Office (EPMO).

•         his role will support the Michigan Department of Treasury and Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) on a high-priority, multi-year City Tax Modernization initiative.

•         The Project Manager will lead large-scale Oracle or SAP ERP systems integration projects, working within a fast-paced, multi-vendor environment and supporting a hybrid workforce.

•         The ideal candidate will demonstrate exceptional leadership, communication, governance, and follow-up skills, with a proven ability to deliver complex ERP initiatives on time and within budget.

Mandatory Qualifications:

•         15+ years of overall IT experience in a formal Project Manager role

•         10+ years of Oracle ERP or SAP ERP project management experience, including global ERP implementations

•         Proven experience managing budgets of $750M+ and leading 20+ member project teams

•         PMP certification from PMI – REQUIRED

•         Any valid work visa is acceptable

•         Candidates must not have been submitted to prior Job ID 152004

Key Responsibilities:

Project & Portfolio Management

·         Lead and manage large-scale ERP systems integration projects using State of Michigan SUITE Project Management Methodology (PMM) and System Engineering Methodology (SEM).

·         Utilize the State’s Project Portfolio Management (PPM) tool – Clarity to develop and maintain project schedules, assign resources, and manage budgets.

·         Develop and maintain detailed integration schedules exceeding 5,000+ lines using MS Project.

·         Establish, monitor, and control project scope, schedule, cost, quality, resources, risks, and issues.

Governance, Budget & Change Control

·         Establish and maintain project budgets, schedules, change requests, risk logs, and issue logs.

·         Facilitate and enforce formal Change Management processes, ensuring all changes receive proper approvals prior to execution.

·         Develop Corrective Action Plans (CAPs) for projects in yellow or red status.

·         Ensure adherence to governance standards, lifecycle stage gates, and compliance requirements.

Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement

·         Provide leadership and foster collaboration across technical teams, business stakeholders, agency executives, vendors, and DTMB leadership.

·         Prepare and deliver clear, concise executive-level presentations, reports, and project status updates.

·         Actively manage vendor contracts, deliverables, and approval processes to ensure contractual compliance.

·         Facilitate cross-agency communication and manage project dependencies and interfaces.

Project Deliverables & Lifecycle Management

·         Develop, maintain, and oversee all core PM deliverables, including:

o   Project Charter

o    Project Schedule

o   Project Budget

o   Communication Plan

o   Project Status Reports

o   Risk & Issue Management Plans

o   Change Requests

o   Project Closeout Summary

·         Ensure project artifacts are updated to reflect approved changes and evolving business benefits.

Required Tools & Technologies:

•         Oracle ERP or SAP ERP

•         Clarity PPM (5+ years)

•         Microsoft Project – Advanced proficiency (5+ years)