GA DHS - NextGen Project Manager

Expedite Technology Solutions LLC; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting firm seeks a Project Manager in Atlanta to assist the Department of Human Services with ERP transition to Workday. Candidates must have exceptional communication skills, a Bachelor’s degree, and PMP certification. The role involves leading project activities, collaborating with stakeholders, and ensuring successful project execution. Experience in complex projects and ERP transitions is vital. Competitive salary and local candidates required.

Qualifications

• Five years of IT project/program management or equivalent IT team leadership experience.
• Expertise in ERP transitions, specifically Workday.
• Five years of experience leading complex projects within the last two years.

Responsibilities

• Assist CFO and HR Director in planning ERP transition activities.
• Develop collaboration among Finance, HR, and Procurement experts.
• Monitor and report transition project performance to agency leadership.
• Facilitate agency stakeholder meetings and ensure effective communication.

Skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

PMP certification

Tools

MS Project

MS Visio

SharePoint

MS Teams

MS Office Business Suite

Job description

Overview

The Project Manager will assist the Department of Human Services (Client) in managing the agency’s transition from the State Enterprise PeopleSoft system to the NexGen (Workday) application. Local to Metro Atlanta is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist Client CFO and HR Director plan, coordinate, and align agency ERP transition activities with the state’s PeopleSoft/Workday transition project schedule.
• Develop collaboration among the agency’s Finance, HR, and 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 agency leadership.
• Ensure stakeholders take necessary action to achieve the goals and objectives of the transition project.
• Work with Workday PMO and quality assurance teams 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.

Qualifications

• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Bachelor’s 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.
• Five years of experience leading projects of high complexity (must have occurred in the last 2 years).
• Experience with Enterprise Resource Management (ERP) transitions (Workday).