SAP / ERP Project Manager

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.<\/span><\/span>

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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.<\/span><\/span>

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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.<\/span><\/span>

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Duties and Responsibilities:<\/span>

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<\/p>· <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Lead end-to-end implementation of an AI-powered Procurement Card (P-Card) monitoring solution supporting a statewide pilot and enterprise deployment.<\/span><\/span>

<\/p>· <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, schedules, budgets, resource plans, and implementation roadmaps.<\/span><\/span>

<\/p>· <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Manage pilot implementation across multiple State Agencies and Institutions of Higher Education, ensuring project objectives, timelines, and success criteria are achieved.<\/span><\/span>

<\/p>· <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Coordinate with cross-functional teams including business, finance, procurement, audit, information technology, security, data analytics, vendors, and executive leadership.<\/span><\/span>

<\/p>· <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Establish project governance, steering committee reporting, risk management processes, issue resolution, and executive communications.<\/span><\/span>

<\/p>· <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Collaborate with State stakeholders to define business requirements, success metrics, and implementation strategy.<\/span><\/span>

<\/p>· <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Oversee systems integration activities with ERP, financial, procurement, banking, identity management, and reporting platforms.<\/span><\/span>

<\/p>· <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Manage vendor deliverables, contract performance, project milestones, and acceptance criteria.<\/span><\/span>

<\/p>· <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Coordinate system configuration, testing, defect management, user acceptance testing (UAT), production readiness, and deployment activities.<\/span><\/span>

<\/p>· <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Lead organizational change management efforts including communications, stakeholder engagement, training coordination, and user adoption.<\/span><\/span>

<\/p>· <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Ensure project compliance with State procurement policies, security requirements, audit standards, and financial controls.<\/span><\/span>

<\/p>· <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Monitor project performance using KPIs, dashboards, status reports, and executive-level presentations.<\/span><\/span>

<\/p>· <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Facilitate lessons learned, continuous improvement initiatives, and transition to operations following implementation.<\/span><\/span>

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Requirements<\/h3>Minimum Qualifications/Experience:<\/span>

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<\/p>· <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>8+ years of Project Management experience leading enterprise software implementations.<\/span><\/span>

<\/p>· <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>5+ years managing SAP, ERP, financial systems, or digital transformation projects.<\/span><\/span>

<\/p>· <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Experience managing projects within State or Federal Government organizations.<\/span><\/span>

<\/p>· <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Demonstrated experience leading large, cross-functional implementation teams.<\/span><\/span>

<\/p>· <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Experience managing vendors, system integrators, and multiple stakeholder groups.<\/span><\/span>

<\/p>· <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Experience with Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid delivery methodologies.<\/span><\/span>

<\/p>· <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Strong understanding of SDLC, project governance, risk management, budgeting, and change management.<\/span><\/span>

<\/p>· <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Excellent written and verbal communication skills with executive-level presentation experience.<\/span><\/span>

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<\/p>Preferred Qualifications:<\/span><\/span>

<\/p>· <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Experience leading SAP S/4HANA, SAP ECC, or other enterprise ERP implementations.<\/span><\/span>

<\/p>· <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Experience supporting public sector financial systems, procurement, grants, purchasing, accounts payable, or enterprise financial management.<\/span><\/span>

<\/p>· <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Experience with AI-enabled business solutions, analytics platforms, fraud detection, or compliance monitoring.<\/span><\/span>

<\/p>· <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Experience working with procurement card (P-Card) programs or purchasing card management.<\/span><\/span>

<\/p>· <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Experience supporting State procurement modernization initiatives.<\/span><\/span>

<\/p>Minimum Education:<\/span>

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<\/p>Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, Computer Science, Finance, Accounting, or related field.<\/span><\/span>

<\/p>Required Certifications:<\/span>

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<\/p>None required.<\/span><\/span>

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