This is an in person role and candidates must be local to Rochester, New York.
Overview TES Staffing is actively seeking an experienced Project Manager to join a large-scale stabilization initiative at one of Rochester’s largest school districts. The district recently completed a multi-year Oracle ERP implementation that transformed its HR, Finance, Talent Management, and Budgeting operations. This 10-month engagement (with the possibility of extension for the right candidate) will focus on stabilizing post-go-live operations, ensuring seamless coordination across departments, and maintaining strong communication between leadership and project teams. This high-visibility role will report directly to the Program Advisor, and collaborate closely with C-level leadership, department heads, and multiple Project Managers. The ideal candidate thrives in a dynamic, complex environment and can bridge the gap between technology and business operations.
Key Responsibilities Program & Project Coordination
Serve as the central liaison across departments (HR, Finance, Payroll, Talent Management, Budgeting, and ERP) and external implementation partners.
Coordinate and manage program-level governance processes, including Steering Committees, Leadership Updates, and Weekly Status Meetings.
Track milestones, action items, and deliverables across six active projects within the Oracle ERP stabilization program.
Ensure consistent communication, alignment, and accountability across cross-functional teams.
Reporting & Governance
Develop and maintain weekly and monthly reports for senior leadership, including progress summaries, issue logs, and risk assessments.
Support the Program Advisor by preparing executive-level presentations and dashboards that summarize program health, budget status, and key performance indicators.
Maintain program-level RAID logs (Risks, Assumptions, Issues, Dependencies) and follow up on resolution progress.
Stakeholder Engagement & Communication
Act as a communication conduit between C-level executives, Operations Leads, and Project Managers to ensure accurate, timely updates flow both upward and downward.
Filter and prioritize issues, escalating only critical matters to leadership while empowering teams to resolve operational items efficiently.
Support cross-functional collaboration and ensure consistency in stabilization activities across all Oracle modules.
Issue & Risk Management
Coordinate tracking and resolution of open defects and enhancement requests with functional and technical teams.
Support root cause analysis and lessons learned sessions to promote continuous improvement.
Partner with vendors, Oracle Support, and internal IT teams to drive timely issue resolution.
Documentation & Knowledge Management
Maintain up-to-date project documentation, including decision logs, process flows, and design changes.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, or related field.
3-5+ years of experience in project or program management, preferably within large-scale ERP or digital transformation initiatives.
Experience with Oracle ERP (or SAP) systems required; Oracle Fusion Cloud experience highly desirable.
Strong understanding of AP/AR, HR, Payroll, and Budgeting processes.
PMP or equivalent project management certification preferred.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Smartsheet, SharePoint, or similar collaboration tools.
Key Competencies
Highly organized, proactive, and detail-oriented with strong follow-through.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to “translate” technical content for executive audiences.
Confident managing multiple stakeholders and workstreams in a fast-paced environment.
Capable of driving accountability without direct authority.
Comfortable operating within a matrixed organization and managing sensitive communications.
Compensation
Salary Range: $105,000–$115,000 (commensurate with experience)
Duration: 10 months, with potential extension
Location: On-site or hybrid (depending on district requirements)
Hours: Monday – Friday 8a-4:30p
Why This Role Matters This is a pivotal opportunity to bring structure, coordination, and strategic visibility to one of the most significant ERP stabilization efforts in the education sector. You’ll work directly with district leaders, influence high-level decision-making, and help ensure long-term operational success post-implementation.