Technology Project Manager (Enterprise Applications)
- Contract Duration: 6 months
- Compensation: $75 – $80 per hour
- Location: Princeton, NJ
- Hybrid: 3 days on site required.
- Environment: Large, global, matrixed organization
We are seeking an experienced interim Project Manager (PM) to lead and deliver technology initiatives across enterprise applications including HR, Finance and Payroll systems. The ideal candidate will be a highly organized and results-driven professional with a track record of managing complex projects within large global, matrixed organizations.
As the Project Manager, you will oversee the full lifecycle of multiple projects, ensuring timely delivery, proactive risk and issue management, and seamless collaboration across stakeholders in both corporate functions and IT. This role requires expertise in traditional project management frameworks, familiarity with Agile methodologies, and strong communication skills, particularly when preparing executive-level reporting and updates.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage all phases of project delivery including planning, execution, monitoring, and closeout across multiple concurrent projects.
- Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans that integrate technical, business, functional, and cutover tasks.
- Serve as a central communication point between business stakeholders, technical teams, and PMO leadership.
- Provide regular project updates, risk assessments, and issue escalations to leadership teams.
- Coordinate and lead go-live readiness efforts including cutover planning, conversion tracking, back-out strategies, and contingency planning.
- Monitor project deliverables, track progress, and ensure alignment with scope, quality, and timeline expectations.
- Create high-quality executive presentations, dashboards, and reports using tools such as MS PowerPoint, Google Slides, and others.
- Maintain project governance through stage gate controls and ensure compliance with PMO standards.
- Support cross-functional collaboration and facilitate problem-solving in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Key Requirements:
- 10+ years of hands-on project management experience, gained within large global enterprises.
- Strong knowledge of corporate applications, including ERP systems, and experience with Finance, Payroll, and HR technologies.
- Proven track record in ERP implementations and integration of SaaS solutions (Finance or HR).
- Proficiency in project management tools such as ServiceNow SPM, Smartsheet, MS Project, or similar.
- Ability to coordinate stakeholder requirements across multiple time zones and adjust work hours as needed.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with a demonstrated ability to prepare and present executive-level materials.
- Familiarity with both traditional (Waterfall) and Agile methodologies.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides, etc.).
Ready to apply?
If your profile matches the information and you would like to be considered for this opportunity or have any questions, please apply or contact rileygarnett@oakleafpartnership.com for more information and the full job description.
