NextGen Project ManagerAddress: Atlanta, GA 30334 (Hybrid – 2- or 3-days office/week) 12 Months Contract Position MUST be local to Metro AtlantaJob Description: The Project Manager will assist the client managing the agency's transition from the State Enterprise PeopleSoft system to the NexGen (Workday) application.
Responsibilities:Assist Client's 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, Procurement subject matter experts.Ensure the State NextGen project activities are timely communicated to the appropriate agency stakeholders.Lead/facilitate agency stakeholder meetingsMonitor and track transition project performance and report status and pertinent issues to the agency leadershipEnsure 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 QualificationsMust have excellent oral and written communication skillsBachelor'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 certificationExpert use of MS Project, MS Visio, SharePoint, MS Teams and MS Office Business Suite5 years' experience leading projects of high complexity (must have occurred in the last 2 years).Experienced with Enterprise Resource Management (ERP) transitions (Workday)Skill Matrix:Bachelor's degree in related field or specialized training and five years of IT project/program management or equivalent IT team leadership experiencePMP certification from PMI or equivalent Project Management certification. (MUST UPLOAD CERTIFICATION) - MustExperience leading projects of high complexity (must have occurred in the last 2 years). - 5 YearsExpert use of MS Project, MS Visio, SharePoint, MS Teams and MS Office Business Suite - 7 YearsExperience working in state government. - DesiredExperienced with Enterprise Resource Management (ERP) transitions (Workday) - 5 YearsDirect experience with NextGen Workday implementation - DesiredMaster's degree in related field - Desired