Senior Project Manager - ERP (Technology, Data and Innovation

The Senior Project Manager of Enterprise Resource Planning will serve as a key contributor within the CTDO Project Management department, overseeing large and complex initiatives that support technology, data, and innovation priorities. This role provides leadership, structure, and oversight for strategic, cross-functional efforts while ensuring alignment with institutional goals and PMO best practices. At MD Anderson Cancer Center–recognized as a leading institution focused on cancer care, research, education, and prevention–the Senior Project Manager of Enterprise Resource Planning plays a critical part in delivering technology solutions that strengthen operations and enhance organizational effectiveness.

The Senior Project Manager of Enterprise Resource Planning will guide teams, manage resources, and uphold quality standards across full-cycle project delivery.

The ideal candidate will have full-cycle ERP implementation experience along with advanced experience in complex program leadership, technical project management, and change management. Preferred preparation includes a master's degree in a related field, direct enterprise-wide ERP implementation leadership experience, and professional project management certification.

The typical work schedule is hybrid onsite/remote, with the ability to work onsite in the Houston, Texas Medical Center as needed. Once the ERP program ramps up, the position may require 100% onsite presence.

Work location:

Houston, Texas Medical Center.

• Employer-paid medical coverage starting day one for employees working 30+ hours/week, plus optional group dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Accruals for PTO and Extended Illness Bank, plus paid holidays, wellness, childcare, and other leave options.
• Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service and access to extensive wellness, fitness, and employee resource groups.
• Defined-benefit pension through the Teachers Retirement System, voluntary retirement plans, and employer-paid life and reduced salary protection programs.

• Motivate, guide, and inspire teams toward shared project goals
• Facilitate discussions, negotiate solutions, and resolve conflicts constructively
• Coach and mentor TDI Project Managers and contract project management resources
• Evaluate project impact on business operations and strategic outcomes
• Engage with leaders and stakeholders to communicate project value and manage expectations
• Develop, document, and maintain program/project requirements with sponsors and key contributors

• Apply PMO best practices and related frameworks for governance, quality, and portfolio oversight
• Maintain comprehensive project documentation, including scope, schedules, timelines, budgets, testing, training, command center plans, transition plans, and status reports
• Ensure accurate and timely updates in PMO systems and platforms
• Document technical requirements, system specifications, and architectural needs in collaboration with technical teams
• Oversee customer reviews, approvals, testing validations, and go-live readiness
• Coordinate training development and delivery for end users and stakeholder groups

• Allocate and oversee human and financial resources across initiatives
• Manage budgets, forecasts, and cost analyses to maintain alignment with funding
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks proactively
• Manage vendor relationships and project deliverable ownership

• Communicate effectively across project teams and stakeholders through written and verbal channels
• Escalate issues promptly and provide clear project updates and meeting participation
• Drive actions that maintain project scope, schedule, and budget integrityli>
  
  Evaluate and recommend process, tool, and methodology improvements
• Build strong customer and vendor relationships and foster productive team collaboration
• Adjust approach to meet evolving project and stakeholder needs

• Perform other…