Project Manager
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Job Description
Interview Type: Web Cam Interview Only
Work Arrangement: Hybrid
Engagement Type: Contract
NOTE: Applications with resumes in PDF Format will be automatically rejected. Only Word format resumes will be considered.
Short Description:
The Project Manager will assist the Department of Human Services (DHS) in managing the agencys transition from the State Enterprise PeopleSoft system to the NexGen (Workday) application.
Complete Description:
MUST be local to Metro Atlanta
The selected individual will work with the State Workday ERP service providers and the DHS Finance and Human Resource business units to coordinate agencylevel project implementation activities. The position is accountable to the DHS Deputy Commissioner of Finance DHS Deputy Commissioner of Human Resources and the Office of Information Technology Project Management Officer.
Responsibilities:
Assist DHS CFO and HR Director plan coordinate and align agency ERP transition activities with the states PeopleSoft/Workday transition project schedule.
Develop collaboration among the agencys Finance HR Procurement subject matter experts.
Ensure the State NextGen project activities are timely communicated to the appropriate agency stakeholders.
Lead/facilitate agency stakeholder meetings
Monitor and track transition project performance and report status and pertinent issues to the agency leadership
Ensure stakeholders take necessary action to achieve the goals and objectives of the transition project.
Work with Workday PMO and quality assurance team to extend the expected new Workday standards procedures and quality objectives at the agency level.
Ensure agency team members have the tools and training required to transition to Workday effectively.
Monitor state milestones and critical dates to identify potential jeopardy to the agency transition schedule.
Identify ways to resolve schedule issues and keep management aware of the situation.
Conduct formal testing reviews with business leaders to confirm acceptance and satisfaction.
Develop and maintain a productive working relationship with project sponsors vendors and key clients.
Minimum Qualifications
Must have excellent oral and written communication skills
Bachelors degree in related field or specialized training and five years of IT project/program management or equivalent IT team leadership experience.
PMP certification from PMI or equivalent certification
Expert use of MS Project MS Visio SharePoint MS Teams and MS Office Business Suite
5 years experience leading projects of high complexity (must have occurred in the last 2 years).
Experienced with Enterprise Resource Management (ERP) transitions (Workday)
Employment Type
Full Time
