Position Summary: 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. 

Service Delivery

• 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

Practice development

• 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

Qualifications

• 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, PowerSchool, 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 CoPilot
• 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.

We are pleased to offer eligible staff a robust benefits package. Eligibility and contribution requirements for some of these benefits vary based on the number of hours staff work per week. Highlights include health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance. In addition to this, eligible staff are able to take advantage of our Flexible Time Off and various pre-determined holidays, as well as a 401(k) plan, flexible benefits plans, business-related travel expense, lodging, and meal reimbursement for business-related use. A pension plan is also available for eligible administrative and paraprofessional staff. A discretionary bonus plan is available for eligible staff. Plante Moran also offers some contingent staff positions the option to elect health insurance in addition to limited paid sick time.

The compensation range reflects the base salary we reasonably expect to pay for this position across our offices in the following regions: CO, IL, OH, and MA. Please review the position description for the applicable geographic location. Generally, experienced hires are not hired at or near the maximum salary range, as compensation decisions take into account a wide variety of factors, including but not limited to: responsibilities, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and geography. For early career roles, including campus hires, we offer standardized, market-based starting salaries among individuals within the same hiring group. This approach ensures fairness and reflects current industry benchmarks for entry-level talent.

The compensation range for this role in CO, IL, OH, and MA is: $114,000.00 - $145,000.00

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