IT Project Manager - Public Sector

$115,000 - $140,000/Yr

Public Consulting Group - Lansing, MI

Full-time - Senior

Remote - Lansing, MI

1,001-5,000 employees

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The IT Project Manager for Public Sector at Public Consulting Group (PCG) is responsible for managing a major ERP migration project for state government clients. This role involves leading project teams, providing expert advice, and ensuring high-quality deliverables while collaborating with various stakeholders. The position requires a strong background in technology consulting, project management, and Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V) services, particularly in the context of large-scale cloud-based ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead project teams and provide direction while keeping stakeholders informed.
• Proactively solve complex client problems from pursuit through execution using a consultative mindset.
• Anticipate issues and blockers proactively.
• Identify and surface patterns to peers and leadership regarding the root causes of problems.
• Assimilate research and complex data to objectively inform recommendations.
• Lead or participate in project delivery activities, including analysis, deliverable creation, and communicating project performance and progress.
• Manage project teams focused on all phases of the SDLC, including business analysis, architecture, software design, development, configuration, testing, and implementation.
• Apply financial acumen to make business recommendations that improve project success.
• Support proposal responses for RFPs, including participating in the response writing.
• Understand competitors and develop strategies to differentiate PCG's approach in the marketplace.

Requirements

• Experience with implementation of a large-scale cloud-based ERP system or technical project management of a cloud-based ERP system (preferably SAP ECC to SAP S/4HANA RISE Migration).
• Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V) experience with large HR/Financial system implementation projects.
• At least 10 years of experience in technology.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in IV&V, project management, quality assurance (QA), implementation, and project oversight services for State governments.
• Excellent writing skills and ability to make presentations to various audiences.
• Ability to work effectively with various stakeholders.
• Certified Project Management Professional (PMP).
• Experience working with systems in large-scale integrated/modular environments.
• Ability to interact with all levels of personnel from technical to executive management.
• Exceptional communication skills.
• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited University.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with SAP solutions- SAP ECC to SAP RISE, PeopleSoft, and other industry-leading ERP systems.
• Familiarity with SAP tools such as SAP Business Warehouse, Solution Manager, Business Objects, GRC, SuccessFactors, and Work Manager Mobile.
• Experience with third-party applications like BSI, Vertex, Nakisa, Adobe Document Services, and OnBase Document Classification.

Benefits

• Medical and dental care benefits
• 401k
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Parental leave
• Bereavement leave