ERP Project Manager

Tennessee Board of Regents•Nashville, TN

About The Position

The ERP Project Manager supports the planning and execution of enterprise resource planning (ERP) initiatives across the system. This role is ideal for professionals with strong administrative or executive support experience who are ready to transition into project management. Leveraging exceptional organizational, communication, and coordination skills, the Project Manager will help drive complex projects impacting Finance, Human Resources, Procurement, and related administrative functions. Internal posting. Candidates must be current employees of the TBR System Office to qualify.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
5–7+ years of professional experience, including administrative, executive assistant, or project coordination roles
Demonstrated experience supporting senior leaders, complex initiatives, or cross-functional teams
Strong organizational, time management, and multitasking abilities
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
High attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities
Internal posting. Candidates must be current employees of the TBR System Office to qualify.

Nice To Haves

Exposure to project management practices, tools, or methodologies (formal certification not required)
Experience working with ERP systems such as Banner, Oracle, or similar platforms
Experience in higher education, government, or other complex organizations
Organization and attention to detail
Proactive communication and follow-through
Collaboration and stakeholder support
Problem-solving and adaptability
Initiative
Experience managing executive calendars, coordinating high-level meetings, and preparing briefings or presentations
Proven ability to track deliverables, follow up on action items, and keep teams aligned and accountable
Experience coordinating across departments or managing logistics for large initiatives or events
Familiarity with budgeting, procurement, or contract tracking processes
Comfort working with data, spreadsheets, or reporting tools
Experience documenting processes, workflows, or standard operating procedures
Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and professionalism

Responsibilities

Support and progressively lead ERP implementation and enhancement projects, including planning, scheduling, and coordination of activities
Assist with testing coordination, and process documentation efforts
Support change management activities, including communications, training logistics, and user adoption tracking
Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, meeting schedules, and documentation
Coordinate cross-functional teams across Finance, HR, IT, and other administrative units
Facilitate communication between stakeholders, functional teams, and vendors
Organize and support governance activities, including steering committees, executive updates, and project reporting
Track project milestones, risks, issues, and action items, ensuring timely follow-up and resolution
Maintain organized project records, decisions, and documentation for audit and compliance purposes
May prepare institutional, Federal, State, and TBR required reporting, as well as ad hoc reports
May prepare quarterly reports for the Tennessee Board of Regents on progress of project(s)