Program Manager, ERP Systems

Jobtailor; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Washington, DC is seeking an experienced ERP Program Manager to lead planning, execution, and delivery of Momentum ERP implementations for federal agencies. You will gather requirements, define scope, coordinate internal teams and vendors, and manage budgets, schedules, and quality.

This role requires direct interaction with government leadership and ongoing governance across multiple contractors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 15+ years of experience in program or project management, preferably in ERP systems, finance, acquisition and technology.
• Strong knowledge of ERP systems, implementation methodologies, and best practices.
• Proven experience managing complex projects with multiple stakeholders.
• Certification in Project Management (PMP) or similar is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of ERP projects, ensuring they meet budget, timeline, and quality specifications.
• Work directly with stakeholders to gather requirements and define project scope, goals, and deliverables.
• Coordinate internal resources and third-party vendors for the flawless execution of projects.
• Establish and maintain relationships with third parties and key stakeholders.
• Develop project plans, schedules, and resource allocations to manage project execution.
• Monitor project progress and provide regular updates to senior management regarding project status, issues, and risks.
• Identify and mitigate project risks and issues that may impact project timelines or success.
• Ensure adherence to ERP project management methodologies and best practices.
• Facilitate training sessions and knowledge transfer to end-users to maximize system adoption.
• Provide program-wide leadership and oversight for ERP systems implementation and sustainment.
• Serve as the primary interface with government leadership.
• Manage all aspects of ERP program execution, including: Schedule, Cost, Performance, Risk and issue management.
• Lead governance, planning, and execution for Momentum ERP.
• Oversee subcontractors, ERP technical SMEs, and functional teams.
• Ensure compliance with federal agency and federal ERP program management standards.
• Deliver accurate and timely ERP program status reporting.
• Support deployment, sustainment, and optimization of ERP systems.
• Ensure quality control across all ERP deliverables.

Skills

ERP Project Management

Momentum ERP Implementation

PMP Certification

Stakeholder Management

Risk Management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of ERP projects, ensuring they meet budget, timeline, and quality specifications.
• Work directly with stakeholders to gather requirements and define project scope, goals, and deliverables.
• Coordinate internal resources and third-party vendors for the flawless execution of projects.
• Establish and maintain relationships with third parties and key stakeholders.
• Develop project plans, schedules, and resource allocations to manage project execution.
• Monitor project progress and provide regular updates to senior management regarding project status, issues, and risks.
• Identify and mitigate project risks and issues that may impact project timelines or success.
• Ensure adherence to GLI's project management methodologies and best practices.
• Facilitate training sessions and knowledge transfer to end-users to maximize system adoption.
• Provide program-wide leadership and oversight for ERP systems implementation and sustainment.
• Serve as the primary interface with government leadership.
• Manage all aspects of ERP program execution, including:
  • Schedule
  • Cost
  • Performance
  • Risk and issue management
• Lead governance, planning, and execution for Momentum ERP.
• Oversee subcontractors, ERP technical SMEs, and functional teams.
• Ensure compliance with federal agency and federal ERP program management standards.
• Deliver accurate and timely ERP program status reporting.
• Support deployment, sustainment, and optimization of ERP systems.
• Ensure quality control across all ERP deliverables.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 15+ years of experience in program or project management, preferably in ERP systems, finance, acquisition and technology.
• Strong knowledge of ERP systems, implementation methodologies, and best practices.
• Proven experience managing complex projects with multiple stakeholders.
• Certification in Project Management (PMP) or similar is preferred.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a hybrid work environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to think critically under pressure.
• Demonstrated experience managing large federal ERP programs
• Direct Momentum (iFAMS) ERP implementation experience — required
• Experience supporting Cabinet-level federal agencies
• Must be able to attain a Public Trust upon selection.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen or a Green Card holder.
• Active PMP certification — required
• Bachelor’s degree required
• Finance, Accounting, Business, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field
• Master’s degree (MBA, MPA, MS) — preferred

Core Competencies

Demonstrates extensive experience in leading ERP project management, including planning, execution, and delivery while ensuring compliance with federal standards. Proven ability to manage complex projects, coordinate with stakeholders, and facilitate training for successful system adoption.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• ERP Project Management
• Momentum ERP Implementation
• PMP Certification
• Stakeholder Management
• Risk Management

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Project Planning
• Project Execution
• Budget Management
• Quality Control
• Implementation Methodologies
• Program Management
• Resource Allocation
• Federal ERP Standards
• Performance Monitoring
• Training Facilitation

Soft Skills

• Leadership
• Communication
• Interpersonal Skills
• Problem-Solving
• Critical Thinking

Certifications & Qualifications

• PMP Certification
• Public Trust Eligibility

Industry Keywords

• ERP Systems
• Federal Agencies
• Finance
• Acquisition
• Technology