Public Sector Technology Consulting Manager

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Consults with Public Sector clients to define complex needs or problem, conducts research, performs studies and surveys to obtain data, and analyzes data to advise on or recommend high-level or complex solutions. Sample projects include ERP system selection including requirements definition, ERP implementation management, ERP advisory services, ERP Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V) and process redesign.

• Assist clients with assessing, selecting and implementing new ERP solutions including:
  • Meet with clients to define functional requirements and priorities
  • Develop detailed specifications and Requests for Proposals
  • Analyze proposals, issue clarifications to vendors
  • Assist with due diligence activities
  • Assist with implementation management activities including maintain issues log, risk mitigation, change order management, system design, data conversion planning, change management, training etc.

• Assist on other projects including process redesign and IT strategic planning:
  • Assist in current and future state mapping of business process
  • Ability to strategize business process transformation using ERP best practices
  • Understanding of public sector (e.g. K-12 and higher education) specific objectives
  • Ability to lead strategy sessions
  • Ability to problem solve

• Define project scope for projects
• Develop workplans and write proposals for client engagements
• Participate in prospective client interviews and presentations
• Present at internal meetings
• Develop and/or extend pre-existing relationships within K-12/higher education industry networks

• Bachelors’ Degree in Business, Public Administration or related field is required.
• Five to seven years of recent or current experience in a similar role is required. Experience on ERP implementation efforts for public sector organizations is preferred. (e.g. CGI, Oracle, Power School, SAP, Tyler, Workday, etc.)
• Ability to exercise good judgment within broadly defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action
• Self-starter; ability to work under minimal supervision
• Strong numeric / analysis skills
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage time effectively and juggle multiple / competing priorities
• Ability to complete projects within budget while delivering high quality
• Strong interpersonal skills required
• Expertise with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint, and Co Pilot
• Must work well under pressure

Position requires travel.

This is an exempt position, so you will have to work hours that exceed the standard 40-hour work week.

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