Public Sector ERP Project Manager

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Job Description:

Crowe’s Microsoft Dynamics 365 Public Sector ERP practice helps transportation authorities, cities, counties, utilities, and more improve performance and efficiency across a broad array of their operational needs.  By implementing Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Finance and Operations, our public sector team members bring a solution that helps public sector entities with issues across financial management, operational efficiency and information technology.

Crowe is currently seeking a strong Public Sector ERP Project Manager to help lead and manage the delivery of public sector ERP implementations, as well as lead and manage the scoping and creation of fixed fee proposals for ERP public sector implementations.

Responsibilities:

• Plan and manage client projects (multi-year, fixed fee projects).
• It is assumed this role will be responsible for managing 2 projects at a time.
• Set and manage detailed expectations, both internally with Crowe staff and with the client.
• Manage detailed activities required to deliver the project on time and on budget, within our ERP implementation methodology.
• Manage and track the budget to actuals and client billings for the project.
• Develop strong relationships with clients and manage client communication and expectations throughout the implementation.
• Coordinate and oversee the definition of client business requirements and the configuration of the Dynamics ERP solution (and any related customizations) to meet the defined business requirements
• Coordinate and oversee the technical team for any technical architecture and development-related activities
• Coordinate and oversee the validation of the new solution
• Coordinate and oversee the end user training activities
• Drive and manage cutover planning and preparation
• Manage support activities post implementation
• Lead, mentor and help grow functional and technical resources throughout the ERP implementation
• Coordinate and schedule project resources
• Expected travel is on average 50%

Responsibilities (ERP Proposal Creation)

• Proactively manage and coordinate multiple resources (functional and technical) to develop scope, plan/estimate, technical architecture and responses to RFP on a defined timeline.
• Assist in the development of scope for the fixed fee implementation.
• Develop the project plan, estimated cost, timeline and milestone payment schedule for a fixed fee, fixed scope implementation.
• Develop key sections of the proposal (e.g. implementation approach, project management approach, training, assumptions, support, project team, etc.) 

Qualifications:

• Proven experience with project management (managing scope, quality, costs, staffing, risk, etc.)
• 3 years of experience managing ERP implementations (at least $1M – $2M in size)
• 2 years of experience managing the delivery of public sector ERP projects (state and local level)
• Previous consulting experience
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong organizational skills
• Proactive, effective communication skills (both oral and written)
• Solid experience managing fixed fee projects
• Experience working with technical resources regarding installation, custom development and other technical activities required to successfully deliver a large scale ERP project.
• Experience building teams and developing staff
• Proficient with Microsoft Office including Work, Excel, Project, Visio
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification – nice to have

Some familiarity with financial, operational and HR processes would be nice to have, including:

• General Ledger, Financial Reporting
• Budgeting
• Procurement
• Accounts Payable, Cash Management
• Projects and Grants
• Accounts Receivable
• Fixed Assets
• Inventory, Work Orders
• Human Resources

BS Degree is preferred

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We expect the candidate to uphold Crowe’s values of Care, Trust, Courage, and Stewardship. These values define who we are. We expect all of our people to act ethically and with integrity at all times.

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Crowe, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $102,353.00 to $204,060.00 per year.

Our Benefits:

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More about Crowe:

Crowe (www.crowe.com) is one of the largest public accounting, consulting and technology firms in the United States. Crowe uses its deep industry expertise to provide audit services to public and private entities while also helping clients reach their goals with tax, advisory, risk and performance services. Crowe is recognized by many organizations as one of the country's best places to work. Crowe serves clients worldwide as an independent member of Crowe Global, one of the largest global accounting networks in the world. The network consists of more than 200 independent accounting and advisory services firms in more than 130 countries around the world.

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Salary : $102,353 - $204,060