Direct End Client: City of Philadelphia

Job Title: Product Director

Duration: 6+Months Contract to Hire

Location: 1234 Market Street. Philadelphia, PA 19107 (On-site)

Position Type: Contract

Hours Per Week: 40 hours per week

Interview Type: Webcam or In-Person

Ceipal ID: COP_WORK423_MA

Requirement ID: 423

Position Overview / Statement of Work The Office of Innovation and Technology is seeking a Product Director (ERP/HCM Systems) to lead, manage, and grow the team responsible for the implementation, optimization, and continuous improvement of enterprise platforms such as Workday or other comparable ERP/HCM solutions across various modules.

This leadership role will oversee a team of 40 professionals working across Financial and Purchasing modules to drive operational excellence, improve efficiencies, and enhance system capabilities. The ideal candidate will have a background in Workday or similar platforms (e.g., Oracle PeopleSoft, SAP SuccessFactors, Ceridian Dayforce, UKG Pro), combined with leadership experience in managing large, cross-functional teams within a complex organizational environment. This role requires a deep understanding of ERP/HCM capabilities and best practices, as well as the ability to drive product strategy, manage cross-functional teams, and deliver impactful results that meet the needs of public sector stakeholders.

Work Activities

Product Strategy & Roadmap Development
Define and maintain the ERP/HCM product roadmap aligned with organizational goals.
Collaborate with senior leaders and stakeholders to prioritize initiatives.
Manage product lifecycle from concept to delivery, ensuring compliance and user satisfaction.
Cross-Functional Team Collaboration
Lead, mentor, and manage a team of 40 professionals across functions.
Serve as liaison between business stakeholders and technical teams.
Provide strategic direction across ERP/HCM modules.
Develop training programs to enhance technical expertise and leadership skills.
Project Management & Delivery
Lead execution of ERP/HCM implementation projects, upgrades, and configurations.
Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and budget.
Identify and mitigate risks proactively.
Optimization & Continuous Improvement
Evaluate system performance and implement updates or new features.
Drive integration with other enterprise systems.
Ensure continuous enhancement of platform capabilities.
Stakeholder Communication & Training
Act as SME for ERP/HCM topics.
Communicate project status and improvements to stakeholders.
Maintain training materials and user documentation.
Compliance & Security
Ensure configurations comply with regulatory requirements and internal policies.
Partner with IT/security teams to maintain data integrity and confidentiality.

Skills / Experience of Assigned Staff

Required

In-depth knowledge of Workday or other ERP/HCM platforms (Finance, Purchasing, and related modules).
Strong understanding of public sector finance and purchasing processes.
Ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive product success.
Excellent project management and organizational skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Demonstrated experience leading ERP/HCM product strategy in government or large public-sector organizations.
Experience with integrations, reporting, and technical components of ERP/HCM platforms.

Highly Desired / Preferred

Experience with multiple ERP solutions (e.g., Workday, PeopleSoft, SAP SuccessFactors, Oracle HCM Cloud, Ceridian Dayforce, UKG Pro).
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Customer-centric mindset with adaptability to changing priorities.
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, IT, Finance, or related field; advanced degrees or certifications preferred.
Minimum of 10+ years in financial systems management with at least 5+ years in a leadership role.
Proven experience in managing large-scale ERP/HCM implementations and optimizations.
Knowledge of data privacy laws and regulations specific to public sector operations.

V Group Inc. is a NJ based IT Services and Products Company with its business strategically categorized in various Business Units including Public Sector, Enterprise Solutions, Professional Services, Ecommerce, Projects, and Products. Within Public Sector business unit, we cater IT Professional Services to Federal, State and Local. We have multiple awards/ contracts with 30+ states, including but not limited to NY, CA, FL, GA, MD, MI, NC, OH, OR, CO, CT, TN, PA, TX, VA, NM, VT, and WA.

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