Purpose
The Senior Technical Project Manager – Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Systems leads the implementation of large-scale enterprise application projects, preferably Out-of-Box Cloud Solutions. This role focuses on the project management functions of implementing ERP applications such as Finance, HCM/Payroll, Supply Chain, and CRM. The position requires a strong PM practitioner with deep experience in both Waterfall/SDLC and Agile/Iterative methodologies.
Responsibilities
Essential Job Functions:
Leads project planning and coordination of ERP implementations including configuration management, role-based security, data conversions, integrations, reporting tools, licensing, tenant and release management, testing, training, and change management.
Manages hybrid project methodologies including Waterfall/SDLC and Agile/Iterative approaches.
Engages stakeholders and end users through governance, training, and change management.
Coordinates cross-functional teams and vendors to ensure project alignment and delivery.
Ensures technical and operational readiness including testing, cutover, and post-implementation support.
Marginal or Periodic Functions:
Participates in strategic planning and budgeting cycles.
Supports internal audits and compliance reviews.
Assists in vendor selection and RFP processes.
Conducts training on project management tools and methodologies.
Represents IT in cross-departmental committees.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Project Management: Skilled at planning, organizing, and executing projects from vision through implementation.
Decision Quality: Makes sound decisions based on analysis, experience, and judgment.
Dealing with Ambiguity: Effectively copes with change and uncertainty.
Stakeholder Focus: Builds strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Political Savvy: Understands organizational dynamics and navigates them effectively.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field
Minimum 7 years of experience as a Project Manager
Equivalent education or experience may be substituted
Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications:
Required: PMP (Project Management Professional)
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in Business Administration, Health Informatics, or related field
Experience in Healthcare or Higher Education
Familiarity with Workday, PeopleSoft/Oracle, NetSuite, or similar platforms.
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications:
Preferred: PMI-ACP, ITIL Foundation, Certified ScrumMaster (CSM)
Salary Range
$110,000 + depending on qualifications
Working Conditions
Standard office equipment
Repetitive use of a keyboard
May be exposed to such occupational hazards as communicable diseases, blood borne pathogens, ionizing and non-ionizing radiation, hazardous medications and disoriented or combative patients, or others.
Required Materials
Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.
Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.
