ERP Project Manager

Blue Star Partners; Atmore (AL); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company, Blue Star Partners, is seeking an experienced ERP Project Manager to oversee a multi-phase ERP modernization initiative. This role involves coordinating project plans, managing vendor selection, and ensuring successful implementation while working remotely. Candidates should have extensive project management experience and a strong background in change management, preferable within public sector environments.

Benefits

Travel reimbursement for major meetings

Remote-first work structure

Qualifications

• 10+ years of IT project management experience.
• 3+ full-cycle ERP implementations.
• Experience working with tribal government or public sector.

Responsibilities

• Lead all phases of the ERP project lifecycle.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and manage project plans.
• Serve as the main liaison between project teams and executives.

Skills

Change management

Vendor selection

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

PMP certification

Experience with ERP systems

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics

SAP

Oracle

Workday

Job description

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Job Title: ERP Project Manager

Location: Remote (Preference for candidates who can travel occasionally to Atmore, AL)

Contract Duration: 12–24 months (with potential for contract-to-hire conversion)

Reports To: Chief Information Officer (CIO)

Compensation: $115–$135/hour (1099)

Project

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

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Project Management and Information Technology

• Industries

  Business Consulting and Services

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