NextGen Project Manager - long-Term Contract (Government)
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionTITLE: NextGen Project Manager
LOCATION: Georgia/ Hybrid
MINIMUM EDUCATION: Bachelors degree in IT, related field, or equivalent experience.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE: 5+ years
INTERVIEWS: Webcam Interview Only
Job Description:
The Project Manager will assist the client in managing the agencys transition from the State Enterprise PeopleSoft system to the NexGen (Workday) application.
Complete Description:
Responsibilities:
Assist 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.
Skills:
Bachelors degree in related field or specialized training and five years of IT project/program management or equivalent IT team leadership experience. Required
PMP certification from PMI or equivalent Project Management certification. (MUST UPLOAD CERTIFICATION). Required
Experience leading projects of high complexity (must have occurred in the last 2 years). Required 5 Years
Expert use of MS Project, MS Visio, SharePoint, MS Teams and MS Office Business Suite. Required
Expert use of MS Project, MS Visio, SharePoint, MS Teams and MS Office Business Suite. Highly Desired
Experienced with Enterprise Resource Management (ERP) transitions (Workday). Highly Desired
Flexible work from home options available.