Public Sector Technology Consulting Manager

Plante Moran; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 114,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Flexible Time Off

401(k) plan

Meal reimbursement

Travel lodging

Pension plan

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

Plante Moran is seeking an ERP consultant for Public Sector engagements, including ERP selection, implementation management, and process redesign. You will work with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, develop specifications, and liaise with vendors to ensure fit and success.

The role emphasizes data analysis, strong communication, and the ability to manage multiple projects while traveling as needed. A bachelor’s degree and 5–7 years of ERP experience are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business or related field.
• 5–7 years in a similar ERP role, public sector experience preferred.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and strong judgment.
• Strong numeric/analytical and communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Consult with Public Sector clients to define needs and recommend ERP solutions.
• Assist with ERP selection, requirements, and proposals.
• Support ERP implementation management, testing and data conversion.
• Lead process redesign and IT strategy planning for public sector.

Skills

ERP experience

Public sector focus

Data analysis

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Time management

Microsoft Office & CoPilot

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or Public Admin

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

CoPilot

Job description

Count on us. Our "we-care" culture is more than just a motto; it's a promise. From day one, we prioritize your growth, well-being, and success. You can count on us to support your career journey and help you achieve your professional goals. Join us.

Position Summary

Consults with Public Sector clients to define complex needs or problem, conducts research, performs studies and surveys to obtain data, and analyzes data to advise on or recommend high-level or complex solutions. Sample projects include ERP system selection including requirements definition, ERP implementation management, ERP advisory services, ERP Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V) and process redesign.

Service Delivery

• Assist clients with assessing, selecting and implementing new ERP solutions including:
  • Meet with clients to define functional requirements and priorities
  • Develop detailed specifications and Requests for Proposals
  • Analyze proposals, issue clarifications to vendors
  • Assist with due diligence activities
  • Assist with implementation management activities including maintain issues log, risk mitigation, change order management, system design, data conversion planning, change management, training etc.

• Assist on other projects including process redesign and IT strategic planning:
  • Assist in current and future state mapping of business process
  • Ability to strategize business process transformation using ERP best practices
  • Understanding of public sector (e.g. K-12 and higher education) specific objectives
  • Ability to lead strategy sessions
  • Ability to problem solve

Practice development

• Define project scope for projects
• Develop workplans and write proposals for client engagements
• Participate in prospective client interviews and presentations
• Present at internal meetings
• Develop and/or extend pre-existing relationships within K-12/higher education industry networks

Qualifications

• Bachelors’ Degree in Business, Public Administration or related field is required.
• Five to seven years of recent or current experience in a similar role is required. Experience on ERP implementation efforts for public sector organizations is preferred. (e.g. CGI, Oracle, PowerSchool, SAP, Tyler, Workday, etc.)
• Ability to exercise good judgment within broadly defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action
• Self-starter; ability to work under minimal supervision
• Strong numeric / analysis skills
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage time effectively and juggle multiple / competing priorities
• Ability to complete projects within budget while delivering high quality
• Strong interpersonal skills required
• Expertise with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint, and CoPilot
• Must work well under pressure

Position requires travel.

This is an exempt position, so you will have to work hours that exceed the standard 40-hour work week.

What makes us different?

On the surface, we’re one of the nation’s largest audit, tax, consulting, and wealth management firms. But dig a little deeper, and you’ll see what makes us different: we’re a relatively jerk-free firm (hey, nobody ‘s perfect) with a world-class culture, consistent recognition as one of Fortune Magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For,” and an endless array of opportunities.At Plante Moran, diversity, equity and inclusion means that all staff members have equitable and fair opportunities to succeed, in an inclusive environment, with their individual, unique identities.

Plante Moran enjoys a “Workplace for Your Day” model which, simply put, means we strive for flexibility and balance while staying true to our principally in-person model. We believe that face-to-face interactions are paramount for individual and collective development, but also encourage individuals to work with their supervisor and team to determine their optimal working environment each day.

Plante Moran is committed to a diverse workplace. We strive to create a culture where each person feels accepted and valued. We believe that each person’s ultimate potential begins with first acknowledging their inherent dignity. When we can recognize — and celebrate — our many human differences, we’re able to create a workplace where all staff feel a sense of belonging and an opportunity to succeed. This allows us to attract and retain the best talent, serve clients through diverse thinking, and better represent and support the various communities in which we live and work. Plante Moran is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Plante Moran maintains a drug-free workplace.

The specific statements above are not intended to be all-inclusive.

We are pleased to offer eligible staff a robust benefits package. Eligibility and contribution requirements for some of these benefits vary based on the number of hours staff work per week. Highlights include:

• health
• dental
• vision
• disability
• life insurance
• Flexible Time Off
• various pre-determined holidays
• 401(k) plan
• flexible benefits plans
• business-related travel expense
• lodging
• meal reimbursement for business-related use
• pension plan for eligible administrative and paraprofessional staff
• discretionary bonus plan for eligible staff
• option to elect health insurance
• limited paid sick time

The compensation range reflects the base salary we reasonably expect to pay for this position across our offices in the following regions: CO, IL, OH, and MA. Please review the position description for the applicable geographic location. Generally, experienced hires are not hired at or near the maximum salary range, as compensation decisions take into account a wide variety of factors, including but not limited to: responsibilities, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and geography. For early career roles, including campus hires, we offer standardized, market-based starting salaries among individuals within the same hiring group. This approach ensures fairness and reflects current industry benchmarks for entry-level talent.

Under Colorado’s Job Application Fairness Act, you have the right to redact, from any documents that you submit in connection with your application, information that identifies your age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. Should you wish to exercise your right to redact such information, please redact it prior to submitting documentation.

The compensation range for this role in CO, IL, OH, and MA is: $114,000.00 - $145,000.00

This application window is a good-faith estimate of the time that this posting will remain open. This deadline will be promptly updated if the deadline is extended.