GA DHS - NextGen (Workday) Project Manager

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

Job summary

A technology solutions company is seeking a Project Manager for the GA DHS - NextGen (Workday) Project. The role involves assisting in managing an agency's transition from PeopleSoft to Workday, ensuring effective communication with stakeholders, and leading project performance monitoring. Qualified candidates should have a Bachelor's degree, PMP certification, and experience in state government. This full-time position is based in Atlanta, GA.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience with NextGen Workday rollouts.
• 5+ years of IT project/program management experience.
• Experience working in state government is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing the agency's ERP transition.
• Lead and facilitate stakeholder meetings.
• Monitor and report project performance.

Skills

Communication skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Workday knowledge

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

PMP certification

Tools

MS Project

MS Visio

SharePoint

MS Teams

MS Office Business Suite

Job description

Overview

GA DHS - NextGen (Workday) Project Manager role at Expedite Technology Solutions LLC. 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist Client CFO and HR Director plan, coordinate, and align agency ERP transition/rollout 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 and facilitate agency stakeholder meetings.
• Monitor and track transition/rollout 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 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 and identify resolutions.
• Conduct formal testing reviews with business leaders to confirm acceptance and satisfaction.
• Develop and maintain productive working relationships with project sponsors, vendors, and key clients.

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ direct experience with NextGen Workday rollouts.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent training; Master’s degree preferred.
• 5+ years of IT project/program management or equivalent IT leadership experience.
• 3+ years managing an enterprise NextGen Workday implementation.
• PMP certification from PMI or equivalent certification (must have certification).
• Expert use of MS Project, MS Visio, SharePoint, MS Teams, and MS Office Business Suite.
• 5 years of experience leading projects of high complexity (must have occurred in the last 2 years).
• Experience working in state government (REQUIRED).

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Other

Industries

• IT Services and IT Consulting