Job Description

Base pay range

$85.00/hr - $110.00/hr

Resource 1 is in need of a Sr. Project Manager with Dynamics 365 F&O ERP implementation experience to lead a critical phase of a large-scale enterprise transformation. This is a long-term contract with our client based in downtown Chicago. The individual must be local to Illinois to be able to attend an onsite interview and work onsite 2 days per week (Tues/Wed or Tues/Thurs) in downtown Chicago.

Our client is undergoing a multi-year (estimated 3-5) financial transformation initiative, which includes the implementation of Microsoft Dynamics to replace over 200 on-prem legacy applications . This role will be responsible for driving execution across multiple workstreams, vendors, and internal stakeholders, ensuring delivery against aggressive timelines while maintaining strong governance and accountability. This is a hands-on, delivery-oriented role requiring an experienced ERP project leader who can operate with minimal direction, proactively manage risk, and maintain momentum in a complex environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of a Dynamics 365 F&O ERP implementation , coordinating internal teams, external vendors, and system integrators
• Own project planning, scheduling, milestones, dependencies, and critical path management
• Establish and maintain project governance, reporting cadence, and executive-level communication
• Drive cross-functional alignment across business, IT, data, and integration teams
• Proactively identify risks, issues, and dependencies; develop mitigation and escalation strategies
• Manage vendor performance, deliverables, and contract alignment
• Facilitate key project ceremonies including status meetings, steering committees, and executive updates
• Ensure disciplined change control, scope management, and decision tracking
• Support readiness activities across data, testing, cutover, and go-live planning

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of Project Management experience , with multiple ERP implementation projects
• Direct experience leading Dynamics 365 ERP projects (Finance & Operations)
• Strong understanding of ERP delivery lifecycles, including data migration, integrations, testing, and deployment
• Ability to operate independently in fast-moving, ambiguous environments
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with large-scale enterprise or regulated environments
• Familiarity with data migration and legacy system modernization
• PMP or equivalent project management certification
  
• Experience working alongside systems integrators and third-party data vendors

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Information Technology, Management, and Project Management

Industries

• IT Services and IT Consulting
• Railroad Equipment Manufacturing
• Rail Transportation

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