ERP Project Manager

We are looking for an ERP Project Manager to support a long-term contract engagement in New Orleans, Louisiana. This role will lead Oracle Fusion HCM payroll and time-related initiatives, combining project leadership with deep functional knowledge across payroll, tax, and timekeeping processes. The ideal candidate brings strong experience guiding implementation and optimization efforts while coordinating planning, quality oversight, and cross-functional delivery.

Responsibilities:

• Direct project planning, timeline management, and resource coordination for Oracle Fusion payroll and timekeeping initiatives.
• Lead functional work related to Oracle Fusion Payroll, Time and Labor, and tax setup to align system capabilities with business and compliance needs.
• Oversee payroll process design, including pay cycle activities, approvals, and operational dependencies across teams.
• Manage payroll and time data conversion efforts, including mapping, validation, issue tracking, and readiness for deployment.
• Coordinate testing activities such as rule validation, reconciliation, parallel payroll runs, and defect resolution to support accurate outcomes.
• Guide configuration of payroll rules, tax calculations, withholding requirements, and multi-state or local tax scenarios within Oracle Fusion.
• Partner with stakeholders to improve workflow efficiency, maintain delivery quality, and ensure project milestones are achieved.
• Support critical year-end payroll activities, including balancing, tax updates, and W-2 processing preparation.
• Proven experience managing ERP or Oracle Fusion projects in a payroll-focused environment.
• Hands-on expertise with Oracle Fusion HCM, including Payroll and Time and Labor functionality.
• Strong knowledge of payroll operations, approval workflows, and time collection processes.
• Solid understanding of payroll tax compliance, withholding rules, and multi-jurisdiction tax configuration.
• Experience with data conversion, system testing, reconciliation, and validation within payroll implementations.
• Ability to develop rollout plans, allocate resources effectively, and maintain quality control throughout delivery.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills in cross-functional project settings.