Enterprise Resources Planning Project Manager
Position Summary
We are seeking five Department Functional Leads to serve as dedicated project managers and business representatives for their assigned departments throughout the ERP implementation. William Everett will provide dedicated Functional Leads supporting Finance, Human Resources, Procurement, Budget, and Public Safety.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary liaison between assigned departments and the ERP program.
- Cookordinator stakeholder participation in workshops, design sessions, testing activities, and readiness reviews.
- Document and validate business requirements and process changes.
- Develop and maintain As-Is and To-Be process documentation.
- Facilitate identification and resolution of department-specific issues and risks.
- Support requirements traceability and business process alignment.
- Cookordinate data validation and reconciliation activities.
- Review and validate testing scenarios, test cases, and UAT results.
- Support defect tracking, issue resolution, and escalation processes.
- Review training materials and support end-user readiness efforts.
- Track decisions, action items, and stakeholder communications.
- Support cutover planning and deployment readiness activities.
- Aid in hypercare planning and post-go-live support coordination.
- Provide status reporting and governance support for assigned departments.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Finance, Human Resources, Criminal Justice, Information Systems, or a related field.
- Seven (7) years of project management, business analysis, process improvement, or ERP implementation experience.
- Three (3) years supporting enterprise-wide technology or business transformation initiatives.
- Demonstrated experience coordinating stakeholder engagement, requirements gathering, testing, and organizational readiness activities.
- Strong organizational, communication, facilitation, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and coordinate activities across diverse stakeholder groups.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting public sector ERP implementations.
- Experience within the assigned functional area (Finance, Human Resources, Procurement, Budget, or Public Safety).
- PMP, CAPM, CBAP, Prosci, Lean, Six Sigma, or related certifications.
- Experience supporting Workday, Oracle, SAP, or similar ERP platforms.
- Experience working with executive leadership, steering committees, and governance bodies.
Functional Area Experience Requirements
- Finance Functional Lead: General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Grants, Financial Reporting, Budget Control.
- Human Resources Functional Lead: Workforce Administration, Benefits, Payroll, Talent Management, Labor Relations.
- Procurement Functional Lead: Purchasing, Strategic Sourcing, Contracts, Vendor Management, Inventory Management.
- Budget Functional Lead: Budget Planning, Forecasting, Financial Analysis, Appropriations, Performance Management.
- Public Safety Functional Lead: Public Safety Operations, Workforce Scheduling, Regulatory Compliance, Emergency Services, or related government operations.
Additional Requirements
- Ability to pass a criminal background check.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package including:
- 401(k) plan
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Life and disability insurance
- Commuter Benefits
- Paid time off options, including vacation, sick time, fixed holidays, parental leave.
Note
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship, and we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time.
About the Role
William Everett is a national management and information technology consulting firm headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. William Everett consulting is trusted by institutions, governments, and Fortune 500 technology companies to help them adapt, evolve, and improve performance.