SAP/ERP Project Manager

Job Description Requirements Job Title: SAP / ERP Project Manager Job Type: Full-Time Job Location: Remote Job Summary: Genesis Consulting is seeking an experienced SAP/ERP Project Manager to lead the implementation of an enterprise AI-driven Procurement Card (P-Card) monitoring solution for a State government client. This individual will oversee all phases of project delivery, from planning and pilot implementation through statewide deployment, ensuring successful integration with existing ERP, financial, procurement, and travel & expense systems. The ideal candidate possesses strong public sector ERP project management experience, preferably supporting SAP or other enterprise financial systems, and has exposure to Travel & Expense, procurement, P-Card, or financial compliance processes. Experience leading complex technology implementations involving multiple stakeholders, systems integration, governance, vendor management, and organizational change management is essential. Experience managing SAP S/4HANA or ECC implementations, ERP modernization initiatives, or large-scale financial system transformations within state or federal government environments is highly desirable. Duties and Responsibilities: · Lead end-to-end implementation of an AI-powered Procurement Card (P-Card) monitoring solution supporting a statewide pilot and enterprise deployment. · Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, schedules, budgets, resource plans, and implementation roadmaps. · Manage pilot implementation across multiple State Agencies and Institutions of Higher Education, ensuring project objectives, timelines, and success criteria are achieved. · Coordinate with cross-functional teams including business, finance, procurement, audit, information technology, security, data analytics, vendors, and executive leadership. · Establish project governance, steering committee reporting, risk management processes, issue resolution, and executive communications. · Collaborate with State stakeholders to define business requirements, success metrics, and implementation strategy. · Oversee systems integration activities with ERP, financial, procurement, banking, identity management, and reporting platforms. · Manage vendor deliverables, contract performance, project milestones, and acceptance criteria. · Coordinate system configuration, testing, defect management, user acceptance testing (UAT), production readiness, and deployment activities. · Lead organizational change management efforts including communications, stakeholder engagement, training coordination, and user adoption. · Ensure project compliance with State procurement policies, security requirements, audit standards, and financial controls. · Monitor project performance using KPIs, dashboards, status reports, and executive-level presentations. · Facilitate lessons learned, continuous improvement initiatives, and transition to operations following implementation. Benefits · 8+ years of Project Management experience leading enterprise software implementations. · 5+ years managing SAP, ERP, financial systems, or digital transformation projects. · Experience managing projects within State or Federal Government organizations. · Demonstrated experience leading large, cross-functional implementation teams. · Experience managing vendors, system integrators, and multiple stakeholder groups. · Experience with Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid delivery methodologies. · Strong understanding of SDLC, project governance, risk management, budgeting, and change management. · Excellent written and verbal communication skills with executive-level presentation experience. Preferred Qualifications: · Experience leading SAP S/4HANA, SAP ECC, or other enterprise ERP implementations. · Experience supporting public sector financial systems, procurement, grants, purchasing, accounts payable, or enterprise financial management. · Experience with AI-enabled business solutions, analytics platforms, fraud detection, or compliance monitoring. · Experience working with procurement card (P-Card) programs or purchasing card management. · Experience supporting State procurement modernization initiatives. Minimum Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, Computer Science, Finance, Accounting, or related field. Required Certifications: None required. This is a remote position.