IT Project Manager, ERP

Apex Systems; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Everforth Apex Systems is seeking a Senior IT Project Manager to lead planning and execution of complex technology projects, including ERP modernization and enterprise systems. The role requires hands-on management of plans, schedules, budgets, resources, risks, and stakeholders across IT and business teams.

Ideal candidates bring 10+ years in IT project management, PMP certification, and experience with ERP-related initiatives within structured PMO environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Information Technology, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Minimum of 10 years of project management experience with IT and technology initiatives.
• Experience in structured IT PMO and project governance environments.
• Experience supporting enterprise application or ERP-related projects is strongly desired.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex IT projects from planning through implementation, ensuring scope, schedule, budget and quality expectations are met.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, milestones, budgets, and status reporting.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams across IT, business operations, vendors, and external partners.
• Define project requirements, deliverables, dependencies, timelines, and resource needs with stakeholders.
• Manage risks, issues, dependencies, and escalation plans as needed.
• Facilitate project meetings, status reviews, and executive updates.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Vendor management

RFP management

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Information Technology, Engineering, Business, or related field

PMP certification

Tools

Project management tools

PMO processes

Job description

Job#: 3054817

Job Description:

Senior IT Project Manager

Role Overview

This organization is seeking a Senior IT Project Manager to lead the planning and execution of complex technology projects, including initiatives related to ERP modernization and enterprise systems.

The ideal candidate is a strong, hands‑on IT Project Manager with experience managing cross‑functional technology projects from initiation through implementation. This role will be responsible for managing project plans, schedules, budgets, resources, risks, vendors, and stakeholder communication while partnering closely with business and IT teams.

Experience supporting ERP implementations, upgrades, migrations, or modernization projects is highly valued, but this role does not require someone who has served as an enterprise ERP Program Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead complex IT projects from planning through implementation, ensuring projects are delivered within defined scope, schedule, budget, and quality expectations.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, milestones, budgets, resource plans, and status reporting.
• Coordinate cross‑functional teams across IT, business operations, vendors, and external implementation partners.
• Partner with business and technical stakeholders to define project requirements, deliverables, dependencies, timelines, and resource needs.
• Manage project risks, issues, dependencies, and competing priorities, developing mitigation and escalation plans as needed.
• Facilitate project meetings, status reviews, executive updates, and stakeholder communication.
• Manage third‑party vendors and applicable project contracts, including supporting RFP development, vendor evaluation, and contract negotiations.
• Establish appropriate project governance, documentation, processes, and controls.
• Support technology implementation and ERP‑related initiatives, including system upgrades, migrations, integrations, testing, training, and deployment activities.
• Coordinate with business and technical teams to support user readiness, training, change management, and transition to operations.
• Apply organizational change management practices as appropriate to ensure successful project adoption.

Required Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Information Technology, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification

Experience

• Minimum of 10 years of project management experience, with a strong focus on IT and technology initiatives.
• Demonstrated experience managing large, complex IT projects involving multiple business and technical stakeholders.
• Experience managing project scope, schedules, budgets, resources, risks, vendors, and dependencies.
• Experience working within structured IT PMO and project governance environments.
• Experience supporting enterprise application or ERP‑related projects strongly desired.

Technical/Project Management Skills

• Strong knowledge of standard project management methodologies, processes, and controls.
• Experience with Waterfall, Agile, and/or hybrid project delivery methodologies.
• Strong vendor management, RFP, contract, risk management, and stakeholder management experience.
• Proficiency with standard project management and business productivity tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting ERP implementations, upgrades, migrations, or modernization initiatives.
• Experience with Oracle Cloud ERP, PeopleSoft, Workday, SAP, or other enterprise ERP platforms.
• Experience specifically with Oracle Cloud ERP is highly preferred.
• Utility or energy industry experience.
• Experience with broader enterprise technology transformation, system implementation, or application modernization projects.
• Experience working with business stakeholders, technical teams, system integrators, and third‑party vendors in complex enterprise environments.

Everforth Apex is a world‑class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on‑demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.

Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

If you require an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in an interview with a virtual recruiter or to use our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [email protected] or 804-523-8228. Please note that this contact information is strictly to be used for medical ADA accommodations and that no other inquiries will be answered.

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Everforth Apex is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [email protected] or 804-523-8228. (Do not submit resumes or solicit consultants to this email address). UnitedHealthcare creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine‑Readable Files on behalf of Everforth Apex.