Job Title: ERP Project Manager
Location: Atmore, AL (Mostly remote, but preference for local candidate who can make site visits)
Contract Duration: 12–24 months (with potential for contract-to-hire conversion)
Reports To: Chief Information Officer (CIO)
Compensation: $115–$135/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