ERP Project Manager Lead

Hiring Department

ERP Project

Job Description

Project Planning and Execution (30%)

• Develop, maintain, and administer integrated project plans, schedules, milestones, and deliverables.
• Coordinate planning activities across functional, technical, change management, and deployment workstreams.
• Facilitate planning sessions to identify dependencies, resource requirements, and critical path activities.
• Monitor project progress and ensure deliverables are completed according to approved timelines and scope.
• Maintain project management tools, dashboards, and reporting mechanisms.
• Support phase transitions across Readiness, Plan, Architect & Configure, Test, Deploy, and Sustain phases.
  
  

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Program Monitoring and Governance (25%)

• Monitor project status, key performance indicators, milestones, and resource utilization.
• Coordinate preparation of governance materials for Executive Committee, Steering Committee, and Advisory Committee meetings.
• Facilitate risk, action, issue, and dependency (RAID) management processes.
• Maintain governance logs and tracking documentation.
• Escalate issues and decision points through appropriate governance channels.
• Support compliance with established program governance standards and decision-making processes.
  
  

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Cross-Functional Coordination (20%)

• Partner with Workstream Leads to coordinate activities across HR, Finance, Technical, Reporting, Security, Change Management, Training, Testing, and Deployment teams.
• Facilitate recurring project meetings and workstream status reviews.
• Monitor cross-functional dependencies and drive issue resolution.
• Coordinate implementation partner activities with internal project teams.
• Ensure consistent communication across project stakeholders.
• As the ERP project evolves, may provide day-to-day direction, coordination, onboarding, and work prioritization for assigned project staff, temporary resources, consultants, or PMO support roles.
  
  

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Risk, Issue, and Change Management (10%)

• Maintain project risk and issue registers.
• Facilitate RAID review meetings and mitigation planning activities.
• Track action items and ensure accountability for resolution.
• Support project change control processes and documentation.
• Communicate emerging risks and impacts to program leadership.
  
  

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Resource Coordination and Staffing Support (10%)

• Support project resource planning and staffing coordination activities.
• Coordinate with Program Directors, Workstream Leads, and functional leaders to identify resource needs, capacity concerns, and staffing dependencies.
• Maintain visibility into project staffing plans, role assignments, and backfill coordination needs.
• Support documentation and reporting related to resource availability, project coverage, and staffing risks.
• Escalate resource constraints or staffing gaps through established PMO and governance channels.
  
  

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Continuous Improvement and Other Duties (5%)

• Recommend improvements to project management standards, methodologies, and tools.
• Contribute to development of PMO processes and reporting frameworks.
• Document lessons learned and best practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  
  

Shift

Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience, and five years of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing ERP, HRIS, Finance, or enterprise technology implementations.
• Experience in higher education, healthcare, or public-sector environments.
• Experience with Workday, Oracle Cloud, PeopleSoft, or similar enterprise systems.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Agile, Scrum, or related project management certification.
• Experience working within a PMO environment.
  
  

Anticipated Hiring Range

Salary Range: $90,000 - $130,000 per year

Grade: GGS 012

University Title: ERP Pillar Lead

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Application Materials

Resume

Sponsorship Information

Employment visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Community Information

Columbia offers small-town friendliness with big city features and a high quality of life for people of all ages and interests. Founded on education and known as an ideal college town, its location also makes it an attractive spot for businesses and travelers. Located on Interstate 70 and U.S. Highway 63, Columbia is right in the middle of the state and the nation. Just a couple hours’ drive from St. Louis and Kansas City, Columbia is Boone County’s largest population center offering big-city culture, activities, and resources with a low cost of living. Columbia is home to a variety of restaurants and entertainment venues and hosts more than a dozen festivals each year. If you want to grow your career, continue your education, raise a family, and retire, Columbia is a good place to be!

Benefit Eligibility

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/departments-staff/human-resources/benefits-retirement

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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