Senior Project Manager, Financial Business Transformation (Contract up to 18 Months)

About the position The Town of Caledon is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead the multi-year modernization of its ERP system. This role is crucial for driving cross-departmental value and involves overseeing two strategic phases: the selection and implementation of a new ERP system with core finance, procurement, and budgeting functions, followed by an integrated physical asset management improvement. The Senior Project Manager will act as a strategic advisor, managing the end-to-end implementation while addressing emerging municipal trends and sector-wide challenges. This is a contract position for up to 18 months. Responsibilities • Program manage the business modernization projects, gathering system requirements, identifying project risks, drafting an RFP, coordinating scoring and selection in line with procurement policies. • Provide leadership in the creation of a scalable ERP and integrated physical asset management improvement. • Draft and manage project charters, business case, risk register and project schedule. • Lead and/or support cross-departmental teams related to key strategic projects or initiatives. • Develop comprehensive test scripts with departmental leads to identify bugs and validate system functionality for User Acceptance Testing (UAT) sessions. • Work with the Finance Senior Business Analyst to ensure process flows and documentation are completed in support of initiatives. • Lead cross-departmental leadership to resolve bottlenecks and negotiate resources for UAT sessions developing comprehensive test scripts with departmental leads to identify bugs and validate system functionality. • Drive user adoption by coaching staff through technology transitions, focusing on the benefits of reduced manual workloads and improved efficiency. • Standardize and document modernized finance, procurement, and budgeting requirements in collaboration with departmental SMEs. • Align Finance and Asset Management modules to automate PSAB 3150 compliance and maintain a "single source of truth" per ISO 55000 standards. • Perform additional duties and undertake special projects as assigned. Requirements • Post-secondary degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Organizational Development or a similar field. • Minimum of five (5) years related experience in project management, municipal strategy or public policy. • Experience with ERPs (e.g., Microsoft Dynamics 365, Unit4, Oracle NetSuite, or add-ons such as Questica for budgeting) or similar applications. • Experience in research and analysis, policy development, corporate project management, stakeholder engagement, service improvement, organizational reviews, and performance management. • Strong leadership, analytical, problem solving, group facilitation, research, report writing, presentation, organizational, interpersonal, and team coordination and building skills. Nice-to-haves • Understanding and having worked with the Municipal Act is an asset. • Project Management Professional designation. • Lean Green Belt or higher designation. • Accredited Municipal Professional (AMP) designation. • Accredited Asset Management Professional (CAMP) designation. Benefits • Competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. • Flexible schedule, including in the office, remotely and after hours (as required).

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