ERP Replacement Project Manager

Job summary

The Project Manager will lead the full lifecycle of an ERP replacement project, including procurement, implementation, and transition. They will coordinate between leadership, internal teams, and external vendors to ensure project objectives are met and operational readiness is achieved.

Job details

Job Description : We are seeking an experienced ERP Replacement Project Manager to lead the planning, procurement, selection, implementation, and transition of a new enterprise resource planning system. The successful candidate will oversee the full ERP replacement lifecycle, including project governance, stakeholder engagement, requirements gathering, business process modernization, vendor evaluation, implementation oversight, data migration, testing, training, change management, go-live, stabilization, and project closeout. The role requires strong leadership, communication, risk and issue management, scheduling, reporting, and vendor-management skills, along with experience delivering ERP or enterprise technology projects within municipal or public-sector environments. The Project Manager will work closely with leadership, internal teams, project stakeholders, and external vendors to ensure the project is delivered effectively, aligns with organizational objectives, and supports successful knowledge transfer and long-term operational readiness. Requirements Minimum 7 years of progressively responsible project management experience. Proven experience managing enterprise technology implementation projects, preferably in the public sector. Demonstrated experience leading ERP replacement projects. Experience working with Canadian municipalities or similar public-sector organizations. Strong knowledge of the full ERP replacement lifecycle, from planning and requirements gathering through implementation, go-live, stabilization, and closeout. Expertise in project governance, planning, scheduling, risk management, issue management, and reporting. Experience with business process review, modernization, and requirements definition. Knowledge of ERP procurement, vendor evaluation, contract management, and implementation oversight. Experience overseeing data migration, system integration, testing, training, and change management. Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills, including working with municipal leadership, staff, vendors, and project teams. Current PMP, CAPM, or PRINCE2 Practitioner certification. Ability to provide three qualifying Canadian municipal or similar public-sector project references. Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and decision-making skills. Ability to work in a dedicated, full-time project management capacity and support on-site or hybrid project delivery.

What you’ll do

The Project Manager will lead the full lifecycle of an ERP replacement project, including procurement, implementation, and transition. They will coordinate between leadership, internal teams, and external vendors to ensure project objectives are met and operational readiness is achieved.

Requirements

Candidates must have at least 7 years of project management experience, specifically with enterprise technology implementations in the public sector. A professional certification such as PMP, CAPM, or PRINCE2 is required.

Listed skills

• Change Management · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Risk Management · Preferred
• Communication Skills · Preferred
• Project management · Preferred
• Requirements gathering · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Project Management
• ERP Implementation
• Vendor Management
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Risk Management
• Business Process Modernization
• Requirements Gathering
• Data Migration
• Change Management
• Public Sector Experience
• Project Governance
• Contract Management
• System Integration
• Strategic Planning
• Communication Skills
• Problem Solving
• Issue Management
• Project Delivery
• Knowledge Transfer
• Planning
• Business Process
• Certified Associate In Project Management
• Decision Making
• Communication
• Procurement
• Enterprise Resource Planning
• Leadership
• Project Management Professional Certification
• Project Stakeholders
• Requirements Elicitation
• System Integration Testing
• Scheduling
• Project Closure

Job areas

• Management & Leadership
• Technology
• Government & Public Sector
• Consulting
• Software
• Placement Manager
• Project Manager (General)
• Management and Organization Analysts
• Project Management Specialists