Technical Project Manager

Position Summary :

The Town of Needham is seeking an experienced Technical Project Manager to join our dynamic Information Technology (IT) team. The Technical Project Manager will lead the end-to-end implementation of the Town-wide Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system and other assigned projects. This role requires a balance of project management expertise technical knowledge and stakeholder collaboration to ensure successful implementation and adoption of new systems and solutions.

The Town of Needhams Information Technology Department supports all Town departments including the school and public safety departments. The Technical Project Manager will be working in collaboration with staff from all Town departments on the assigned projects.

Key Responsibilities :

• Lead and manage complex technical projects including but not limited to :
• Implementation of the new Townwide ERP system and related modules. The ERP system will include data conversion and modules for accounts payable applicant tracking budgeting budget book publisher content / document management employee access fixed assets general ledger human resources general billing motor vehicle excise cash receipts payroll payroll time and attendance purchasing position control report writer real estate and property tax cash book and bank reconciliation and utility billing. A phased implementation is planned over 36 months between December 2025 - December 2028.
• Implementation of school payroll time and attendance and human resources onboarding modules to the existing ERP system. A twelve month implementation is planned between December 2025 - December 2026.
• Continued implementation of a school learning management system (LMS) software including integrations testing change management and training. A 30-month timeline is planned between December 2025 - June 2028.
• Requirements gathering design testing training and implementation.
• Develop and manage the project plan schedule budget and scope.
• Oversee daily project operations to ensure progress against milestones.
• Manage project team members assigning tasks tracking deliverables and resolving issues.
• Facilitate effective communication and collaboration among project team members stakeholders and vendors to ensure needs are understood and incorporated.
• Serve as the primary point of contact between the project team business stakeholders IT leadership and external vendors.
• Partner with constituent departments to drive process re-design and adoption.
• Conduct regular project status meetings provide updates to leadership and prepare detailed progress reports.
• Develop and execute a change management plan including communication training and stakeholder engagement.
• Identify risks issues and dependencies and develop mitigation strategies as needed.
• Manage project budgets track expenditures and ensure financial targets are met.
• Monitor quality of deliverables to ensure compliance with business and technical requirements.
• Ensure enterprise solution aligns with governance security and compliance standards.
• Document project processes decisions and outcomes for future reference and continuous improvement.

Required Qualifications :

Technical Skills :

Leadership & Interpersonal Skills :

Compensation :

Salary Scale : Independent ContractGrade N $122918 - $140542

FLSA exempt

Educational Qualification :

Prior Experience :

The Needham Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race color sex sexual orientation gender identity religion disability age active military / veteran status ancestry genetic information or national or ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies employment policies and other administered programs and addition students who are homeless or of limited English-speaking ability are protected from discrimination in accessing the course of study and other opportunities available through the schools.

Needham Public Schools has a strong commitment to equity. Candidates who also have a strong commitment to this work are encouraged to apply. For more information on our equity work please visit our equity website .

Required Experience :

IC

Key Skills

Abinitio,Editorial,Account Management,Drafting,Android Development,Brokerage

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 122918 - 140542