HRIS Procurement & Implementation Project Manager / Consultant - Little Rock, Arkansas

Cystems Logic Inc • Little Rock, AR

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior HRIS Procurement & Implementation Project Manager / Consultant will support a public-sector organization in procuring, evaluating, selecting, and implementing a Human Resources Information System (HRIS). The consultant will work with procurement personnel, department subject matter experts, executives, and the selected HRIS vendor to gather business requirements, conduct market research, develop procurement documentation, support vendor evaluation and negotiations, and oversee implementation readiness and post-go-live stabilization.

This is a long-term contract/consulting engagement based in Little Rock, Arkansas, with a two-year contract duration and a possible one-year extension. The work arrangement is hybrid or remote, with an onsite kickoff and potential onsite attendance as requested.

Requirements

• At least 10 years of project management experience.
• At least 5 years of public procurement consulting experience.
• Demonstrated experience supporting the successful procurement of at least two similar information systems.
• Direct experience through employment or professional engagements involving public utilities or other public entities.
• Experience working with procurement teams, business stakeholders, technical teams, and senior management.
• Strong written communication, documentation, facilitation, risk management, and stakeholder-management skills.
• Ability to provide verifiable project histories, responsibilities, dates, and professional references.

Responsibilities

• Gather business requirements with procurement personnel, department subject matter experts, and other stakeholders.
• Conduct market research for the HRIS procurement.
• Develop procurement documentation.
• Support vendor evaluation and negotiations.
• Oversee implementation readiness and post-go-live stabilization.
• Work with procurement teams, business stakeholders, technical teams, and senior management.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed