Director of Enterprise Systems Transformation and Change Management

State of Illinois • Springfield, IL

3d • $120,000 - $130,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Accountability and Compliance Division in the Governor’s Office of Management and Budget (GOMB) is seeking to hire a Director of Enterprise Systems Transformation and Change Management. GOMB, as part of its overall management duties for state agencies, is designated as the “business owner” of two of the statewide financial systems – the ERP Finance System and the statewide grants management system. This position serves as a key member of the “business owner” team responsible for overseeing the implementation and modernization of the State’s ERP Finance system and statewide Grants Management System. This role leads functional design, stakeholder coordination, data strategy, and organizational change management to ensure successful system adoption and alignment with statewide policies and business processes. This role will supervise and direct other members of the GOMB project management team and work closely with staff at the Deparment of Innovation and Technology and Central Management Services. This position reports to the Senior Deputy Director of Accountability and Compliance.

Requirements

• Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of a bachelor’s degree in public administration, business administration, information systems, finance, or a closely related field.
• Requires prior experience equivalent to four (4) years of progressively responsible administrative, project management, or program management experience in enterprise systems implementation, financial systems, grants management, or a related area.
• At least two (2) years of experience leading or supporting large-scale system implementations (e.g., ERP, grants management systems) or technology modernization initiatives.
• Experience working with cross-agency or multi-stakeholder environments, preferably within a government or public sector setting.
• Experience in organizational change management, including stakeholder engagement, training development, and adoption strategies.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with ERP financial systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Workday) or statewide grants management platforms (e.g., Euna).
• Knowledge of government financial, procurement, and grants management policies and compliance requirements.
• Certification or formal training in project management (e.g., PMP), change management (e.g., Prosci), or related disciplines.
• Experience overseeing vendor deliverables and system implementation lifecycles.
• Ability to operate in a highly visible statewide environment.
• Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and complex initiatives simultaneously.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across agencies, executive leadership, vendors, and technical teams.
• Knowledge of statewide financial operations, grants management processes, and public sector compliance requirements is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead functional planning and readiness activities for ERP implementation, including validation of business requirements, development of target-state functionality, and definition of data migration scope.
• Oversee the gathering and documentation of detailed functional requirements across agencies.
• Review and approve vendor system design, configurations, and related artifacts; ensure alignment with business needs and state policies.
• Facilitate communication and adoption of system design across agencies.
• Provide final sign-off on testing results and conduct user acceptance testing to ensure system functionality meets business requirements.
• Define and oversee data requirements and coordinate with agencies to ensure timely and accurate data submission.
• Validate data templates and support data stabilization efforts post-implementation.
• Support planning, development, and implementation of statewide grants management technology initiatives in alignment with state and industry best practices.
• Monitor project progress, deliverables, and timelines; manage risks, scope, and resource allocation.
• Serve as a primary liaison among stakeholders, leadership, and technology teams to ensure alignment and issue resolution.
• Represent the program in internal and external meetings; provide recommendations on system enhancements and technology solutions.
• Coordinate priorities with agency leadership and central IT to ensure successful program execution.
• Lead development and delivery of policy, procedural, and system training for end users across agencies.
• Review and approve training materials to ensure consistency with business processes and compliance requirements.
• Drive adoption through proactive engagement, issue escalation, and support to agencies experiencing implementation challenges.
• Develop and implement strategies to support organizational change and ensure successful system adoption statewide.
• Collaborate with agency staff and leadership to refine business processes, improve service delivery, and enhance statewide operations.
• Participate in policy development and continuous improvement efforts related to financial and grants management systems.
• Ensure alignment of program activities with agency goals, regulatory requirements, and statewide initiatives.

Benefits

• Health, Life, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• Pension Plan
• 12 Weeks paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Deferred Compensation Program and other pre-tax benefit programs (Medical/Dependent Care)
• Employees earn 12 paid Sick Days annually.
• New employees earn 10 paid Vacation Days their first year of service and can earn up to 25 paid Vacation Days annually.
• Employees earn 3 paid Personal Days annually.
• 13-14 paid holidays annually (based on start date).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director