Description

You will manage the agency transition from the State Enterprise PeopleSoft system to the NexGen Workday application.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate agency-level project implementation activities with Workday ERP service providers and Finance and Human Resource business units.
• Align agency ERP transition activities with the state transition project schedule.
• Facilitate meetings with Finance, HR, and Procurement subject matter experts to ensure timely communication and stakeholder engagement.
• Monitor project performance, track issues, and report status to agency leadership.
• Collaborate with the Workday PMO and quality assurance teams to implement new standards and procedures.
• Conduct formal testing reviews with business leaders to confirm acceptance.

Required Skills

• 5 years of IT project or program management or equivalent IT team leadership experience.
• Proven experience leading high-complexity projects within the last 2 years.
• Direct experience with Enterprise Resource Management (ERP) transitions, specifically Workday.
• PMP certification from PMI or an equivalent project management certification.
• Expert proficiency in MS Project, MS Visio, SharePoint, MS Teams, and MS Office Business Suite.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or specialized training.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Preferred Skills

• Direct experience with NextGen Workday implementation.
• Experience working in state government.
• Master’s degree in a related field.

Key Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree