Senior Project Manager - IT (ERP/COTS)

Beacon Hill; Wisconsin; Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 152,000; Full time

Job summary

Beacon Hill seeks an experienced Senior Strategic Project Manager to lead a large-scale enterprise software modernization initiative. This role will oversee execution, deployment, and closeout of a complex upgrade designed to enhance platform stability, maintain vendor support, and reduce long-term technical debt.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years managing medium to large technology projects, strong Waterfall SDLC experience, and proven vendor management, stakeholder engagement, and

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience managing medium to large-scale technology projects.
• Proven track record delivering complex software implementation, upgrade, migration, or conversion projects.
• Experience managing cross-functional project teams across business and IT organizations.
• Strong vendor, consulting partner, and system integrator management.
• Demonstrated experience building and maintaining detailed project schedules and plans.
• Experience managing project risks, issues, dependencies, escalations, and resource constraints.
• Strong executive communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience working within structured Waterfall Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of project execution from planning through implementation, transition, and project closure.
• Manage project scope, schedule, budget tracking, risks, dependencies, issues, and milestones.
• Coordinate activities across technical teams, business stakeholders, vendors, consultants, and third-party partners.
• Drive accountability among project team members and external partners to ensure deliverables are completed on time and within scope.
• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules, resource plans, critical path analysis, and status reporting.
• Facilitate executive-level communication and provide transparent reporting on project health, risks, and accomplishments.
• Identify and remove project obstacles while proactively managing escalations and competing priorities.
• Support organizational change management efforts to ensure successful adoption of project outcomes.
• Oversee project governance activities including stage-gate reviews, risk assessments, and stakeholder engagement.
• Ensure smooth transition of project deliverables into ongoing operational support.

Skills

Software upgrades

Executive communication

Schedule management

Organizational change

Strategic planning

Project governance

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Office Suite

Portfolio and Project Management Tools

Enterprise Software Platforms

Reporting and Dashboarding Tools

Change Management Frameworks

Job description

Location: Hybrid (Remote with occasional onsite presence as needed). Candidates must be available during Central Time Zone business hours. Preference for candidates located in Wisconsin, though qualified candidates from other locations may be considered.

Type: Contract

Duration: 1 Year

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Strategic Project Manager to lead a large-scale enterprise software modernization initiative. This role will oversee the successful execution, deployment, and closeout of a complex technology upgrade designed to enhance platform stability, maintain vendor support, and reduce long-term technical debt.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience managing large software implementation, upgrade, conversion, or modernization efforts involving commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) platforms. This is a highly visible role requiring strong project leadership, vendor management, stakeholder engagement, and expertise in Waterfall project delivery methodologies.

This position will partner with business and technical teams to ensure successful delivery while minimizing operational disruption and maintaining alignment with organizational objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of project execution from planning through implementation, transition, and project closure.
• Manage project scope, schedule, budget tracking, risks, dependencies, issues, and milestones.
• Coordinate activities across technical teams, business stakeholders, vendors, consultants, and third-party partners.
• Drive accountability among project team members and external partners to ensure deliverables are completed on time and within scope.
• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules, resource plans, critical path analysis, and status reporting.
• Facilitate executive-level communication and provide transparent reporting on project health, risks, and accomplishments.
• Identify and remove project obstacles while proactively managing escalations and competing priorities.
• Support organizational change management efforts to ensure successful adoption of project outcomes.
• Oversee project governance activities including stage-gate reviews, risk assessments, and stakeholder engagement.
• Ensure smooth transition of project deliverables into ongoing operational support.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience managing medium to large-scale technology projects.
• Proven track record delivering complex software implementation, upgrade, migration, or conversion projects from initiation through completion.
• Extensive experience managing cross-functional project teams and coordinating efforts across business and IT organizations.
• Strong background in vendor, consulting partner, and system integrator management.
• Demonstrated experience building and maintaining detailed project schedules and plans.
• Experience managing project risks, issues, dependencies, escalations, and resource constraints.
• Strong executive communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience working within structured Waterfall Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) environments.
• Ability to work independently while driving accountability and measurable project outcomes.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Project and other project management tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• 10+ years of technology project management experience.
• Experience leading large-scale enterprise software modernization initiatives.
• Experience supporting projects involving customer-facing operational systems.
• Familiarity with enterprise application upgrades, platform modernization efforts, and technical debt reduction programs.
• Background working closely with both technical and business stakeholders.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Top Skills

• Software Upgrades & Migrations
• Executive Stakeholder Communication
• Schedule & Resource Management
• Organizational Change Management
• Strategic Planning
• Project Governance

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft Project
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Portfolio and Project Management Tools
• Enterprise Software Platforms
• Reporting and Dashboarding Tools
• Change Management Frameworks

Nice-to-Have Experience

• Highly regulated industry experience.
• Customer account, billing, or transaction-processing platforms.
• Enterprise software modernization and technical debt reduction initiatives.
• Large-scale multi-year technology transformation programs.
• Vendor-led software implementations and upgrades involving multiple external partners.

This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned Project Manager who excels at leading complex technology initiatives, coordinating diverse stakeholder groups, and driving successful project outcomes in structured delivery environments.

Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Benefits Information:

Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings.

We look forward to working with you.

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