Project Manager – PPM Tool Selection & Implementation

The PMO Squad•Milton, GA

19d•$60 - $70

About The Position

The Project Manager will lead the replacement of a large national accounting and advisory firm’s enterprise Project & Portfolio Management (PPM) platform, from vendor selection through implementation. The role will support the Enterprise PMO in finalizing the platform choice by December 2026, then manage implementation from January 2027 through a target go-live in March 2027. The engagement averages approximately 10 hours per week, increasing to 15–20 hours during peak periods, and is designed for an experienced practitioner seeking a flexible, part-time engagement. The project manager will provide vendor-neutral guidance, establish and manage project plans and controls, coordinate implementation resources and IT dependencies, oversee data migration and cutover, and lead change management and training. The work also includes a separate high-touch workstream for a client-facing user group and ongoing communication with stakeholders across the PMO, IT, and project teams. The role requires availability from November 1, 2026 through March 2027. Successful completion of a criminal background check is required; screening will begin only after an offer is made, and checks will comply with applicable federal and state laws and regulations, including second chance hiring laws.

Requirements

At least 7 years of project management experience.
Have led at least one enterprise PPM tool implementation end to end.
Experience in a PMO leadership role, such as PMO manager, lead, or director.
Experience running a structured software evaluation, including requirements gathering, vendor demonstrations, and weighted scoring.
Experience coordinating system integrations and data migration with IT teams.
A track record of driving user adoption and change management for a new enterprise tool.
Availability for approximately 10 hours per week, increasing to 15–20 hours during peak weeks, from November 1, 2026 through March 2027.
Successful completion of a criminal background check.

Nice To Haves

Background in professional services, accounting, or consulting firm environments.
Familiarity with enterprise PMO intake, governance, and portfolio prioritization processes.
PMP certification and/or a formal change management credential, such as Prosci.
Experience delivering alongside other large enterprise system rollouts.

Responsibilities

Lead the PPM vendor selection process, including refining requirements with the portfolio team, facilitating vendor demonstrations and scoring, and driving a recommendation by December 2026.
Serve as an objective, vendor-neutral advisor and keep the evaluation grounded in the firm's requirements.
Build and manage the implementation plan, schedule, risks and issues log, and status reporting from kickoff through go-live.
Coordinate with the selected vendor’s implementation team and actively manage resource-availability risk against the timeline.
Partner with IT to plan replacement of data pipelines and system integrations tied to the current platform.
Plan and oversee data migration from the legacy tool, including validation and cutover.
Lead internal change management and training for product line managers, PMO staff, project managers, and IT.
Run a separate workstream for a client-facing user group with a high-touch, white-glove approach.
Keep stakeholders, from PMO leadership to individual project managers, informed with clear, timely updates.
Acknowledge stakeholder requests within one business day, including when further information must be obtained.