Job ID: 31409 Agency: Bureau of Finance & Management Location: Pierre SD Salary: $55000 $63000 Annual Salary depending on qualifications Pay Grade: Z Closing Date: 5/13/25
This is a FullTime 40 Hour Weekly position with the Bureau of Finance and Management. For more information on the Bureau of Finance and Management please visit
Are you ready to play a crucial role in shaping the future of financial operations for the State of South Dakota The Bureau of Finance and Management is seeking a highly organized and motivated individual to join our team as ERP Project Administration and Training Coordinator for Project BISON. This unique opportunity located in Pierre South Dakota puts you at the forefront of a transformative initiative to implement a new Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) financial solution.
Project BISON is not just an ERP implementation; its a bold step toward modernizing and defining the financial infrastructure for decades to come. The transition to this stateoftheart ERP system allows the chosen candidate to make a lasting impact on the efficiency and effectiveness of financial processes within the State of South Dakota. While this position is initially tied to Project BISON through the completion of the implementation (roughly 18 months) it offers a unique opportunity for professional growth and potential for longterm employment within the Bureau of Finance and Management or another State of South Dakota department.
As ERP Project Administration and Training Coordinator your responsibilities include:
Scheduling organizing and facilitating ERPrelated meetings including tracking action items and followups to ensure project progress.
Maintaining and updating project documentation timelines and deliverables.
Coordinating communication between ERP project stakeholders including state agencies vendors and consultants.
Assisting in monitoring project milestones and ensuring deadlines are met.
Supporting the ERP team in preparing reports presentations and status updates. Participating in system design sessions and working sessions to document project needs.
Performing administrative support functions such as tracking project risks issues and decisions.
Collaborating with the Organizational Change Management (OCM) team to deliver training programs tailored to various user groups.
Developing rapport collaborating and communicating openly and effectively with Project BISON participants to create an environment of trust.
Assisting with the organization of training sessions and materials for ERP system users.
Assisting in collecting feedback from training sessions and providing input on training objectives and success criteria.
Attending and contributing to Project BISON meetings as needed.
The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
A college degree; or
Relevant experience in project coordination project training or ERP implementation.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
Strong organizational time management and prioritization skills.
Excellent communication interpersonal and stakeholder engagement abilities; including the ability to convey complex information clearly and concisely.
Experience in scheduling and coordinating meetings including preparing agendas and minutes.
Familiarity with ERP systems and project management principles (preferred but not required).
Knowledge of basic financial principles (preferred but not required).
Ability to analyze and document processes and workflows.
Training experience preferably within the technology financial or government sectors.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel Word PowerPoint Outlook) and project management tools.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
This position is exempt from the Civil Service Act. This position is eligible for Veterans Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08.
The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas for new or existing employees. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification Form I9. The State of South Dakota as an employer will be using EVerify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire.
The State of South Dakota offers $0 premium employee health insurance option plus eleven paid holidays generous vacation and sick leave accrual dental vision and other insurance options and retirement benefits. You can view our benefits information at . This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.
Must apply online: You must apply online emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted. South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources Telephone: 605.773.3148 Email:
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