Job Description

Job Title:

ERP Project Manager (Contract)

Location:

Remote (Occasional travel for meetings, deployments)

Contract Duration:

12-24 months

Reports To:

Chief Information Officer (CIO)

Compensation:

$130/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 through implementation and post-go-live adoption. This is a remote role with limited onsite requirements.

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 Collaborate with a team of Business Analysts (HR and Finance)

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 Demonstrated ability to balance project rigor with cultural sensitivity

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

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, tools * 1099 contract engagement