Project Manager 4 (ERP)

Beyond SOF; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Beyond SOF is seeking a senior ERP Project Manager to lead a major ERP modernization project to replace legacy financial systems. The role requires coordinating internal business and technical teams with an external implementation partner through initiation, planning, execution, and go-live.

The ideal candidate brings deep ERP expertise, 5+ years managing high-budget IT initiatives, and strong executive communication to navigate government procurement constraints.

Qualifications

• Progressive IT project management experience with 5+ years managing high-risk, high-budget IT projects.
• 10 years proven experience with large-scale ERP or financial software implementations with understanding of governmental accounting practices.
• 5 years expertise in PM methodologies: Agile, Scrum, SAFe, Waterfall, and hybrid models.
• 3 years ACTIVE PMP certification.
• 5 years proficiency in PM tools (MS Project, Jira, ServiceNow, Planview).
• 5 years executive-level communication and negotiation skills with strong political acumen and ability to navigate state agency landscapes.
• 3 years high-level problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• 3 years demonstrated success in managing multi-agency and multi-vendor environments.
• Deep understanding of state procurement processes, contract negotiation.
• Ability to lead teams through transformational change and modernization initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead the ERP project lifecycle from initiation through go-live and post-implementation support.
• Coordinate requirements gathering, project planning, vendor engagement and execution with internal and external teams.
• Ensure governance, compliance, and procurement considerations are addressed across agencies and vendors.

Skills

ERP project management

Large-scale ERP implementations

PM methodologies (Agile Scrum SAFe)

PMP certification

Project management tools (MS Project,J

Executive communication

Change management

Multi-agency coordination

Procurement knowledge

Government/State landscapes

Tools

MS Project

Jira

ServiceNow

Planview

Job description

Interview Mode: Web Cam Interview Only
Project Manager New ERP to Replace PeopleSoft Financials
On site required: Two days a week required, but there may be weeks where more days onsite will be required (for example if an implementation vendor is onsite).

ABOUT THE ROLE

TO NOTE: Large scale ERP is the most important, so GOV experience is not a must have.
VITA is initiating a strategic effort to replace its legacy PeopleSoft Financial system with a modern Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) solution. To support this critical initiative, VITA is seeking a senior-level ERP Project Manager to lead the project from initiation through successful implementation.
This initiative has been championed by VITA’s Chief Financial Officer, who secured funding through an approved budget package and clearly outlined the limitations of the agency’s current 24-year-old system. To ensure the successful delivery of this enterprise-scale modernization effort, we are seeking a highly experienced IT consultant to serve as the ERP Project Manager.
The selected professional will be responsible for managing the full project lifecycle—including requirements gathering, planning, vendor coordination, execution, and go-live—while serving as the key point of coordination between internal business and technical teams and the external implementation partner.
The ideal candidate will bring strategic leadership, deep ERP expertise, and a strong background in managing large-scale IT initiatives within the public sector. Experience with financial systems, cross-functional stakeholder engagement, and navigating government procurement and compliance requirements is essential to drive this mission-critical transformation to completion.

Skill Required / Desired Amount Experience

• Progressive experience in IT project management, with at least 5+ years managing high-risk, high-budget ($XXM+) IT projects.
• 10 Years Proven exp with large-scale ERP, or financial software implementation projects with understanding of governmental (preferred) accounting practices.
• 5 Years Expertise in PM methodologies: Agile, Scrum, SAFe, Waterfall, and hybrid models.
• 3 Years ACTIVE PMP (Project Management Professional) certification (pls upload copy under Reference TAB)
• 5 Years Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Jira, ServiceNow, Planview).
• 5 Years Executive-level communication and negotiation skills. and Strong political acumen and ability to navigate state agency landscapes.
• Desired 3 Years High-level problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Desired 3 Years Demonstrated success in managing multi-agency and multi-vendor environments.
• Deep understanding of state procurement processes, contract negotiation.
• Desired 5 Years Ability to lead teams through transformational change and modernization initiatives.
• Desired 3 Years Strong knowledge of IT governance frameworks (e.g., ITIL, COBIT).
• Desired 3 Years.