GA DHS - NextGen (Workday) Project Manager - Expedite Technology Solutions : Job Details

Short Description:The Project Manager will assist the Departmentof Human Services (Client) in managing the agency's transition from the State EnterprisePeopleSoft system to the NexGen (Workday) application.Complete Description:Do NOT submit candidates previously submitted to #761810MUST have experience with NextGen WorkdayMUST meet/exceed ALL REQUIRED skillsThe Project Manager will assist the Department of HumanServices (Client) in managing the agency's transition from the State Enterprise PeopleSoftsystem to the NexGen (Workday) application. The selected individual will workwith the State Workday ERP service providers and the Client Finance and HumanResource business units to coordinate agency-level project implementation activities. The position is accountable to the ClientDeputy Commissioner of Finance, Client Deputy Commissioner of Human Resources andthe Office of Information Technology Project Management Officer.Responsibilities:Assist Client CFO and HR Director plan, coordinate, and alignagency ERP transition/rollout activities with the state's PeopleSoft/Workdaytransition project schedule.Develop collaboration among the agency's Finance, HR, Procurementsubject matter experts.Ensure the State NextGen project activities are timely communicatedto the appropriate agency stakeholders.Lead/facilitate agency stakeholder meetingsMonitor and track transition/rollout project performanceand report status and pertinent issues to the agency leadershipEnsure stakeholders take necessary action to achieve thegoals and objectives of the transition project.Work with Workday PMO and quality assurance team to extendthe expected new Workday standards, procedures, and quality objectives at theagency level.Ensure agency team members have the tools and trainingrequired to transition to Workday effectively.Monitor state milestones and critical dates to identifypotential jeopardy to the agency transition schedule.Identify ways to resolve schedule issues and keepmanagement aware of the situation.Conduct formal testing reviews with business leaders toconfirm acceptance and satisfaction.Develop and maintain a productive working relationshipwith project sponsors, vendors, and key clients.Qualifications- 2+ years' direct experience with Workday(NextGen) rollouts- Must have excellent oral and written communicationskills- Bachelor's degree in related field or specializedtraining, Master's degree preferred- 5+ years of IT project/program management or equivalentIT team leadership experience.- 3+ years managing an enterprise NextGen Workdayimplementation- PMP certification from PMI or equivalent certification (MUSTupload certification)- Expert use of MS Project, MS Visio, SharePoint, MSTeams and MS Office Business Suite- 5 years' experience leading projects of high complexity(must have occurred in the last 2 years).- Experience working in state government (REQUIRED)