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