NextGen Project Manager
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Location: Atlanta, GA 30349
Description:
NextGen Project Manager
HYBRID (Must be available to report onsite as directed by the client).
MUST be local to Metro Atlanta
Description:
DSI is searching for a NextGen Project Manager who will assist in managing an agency's transition from the State Enterprise PeopleSoft system to the NexGen (Workday) application. The selected resource will work with providers and business units to coordinate agency-level project implementation activities.
Responsibilities:
Requirements:
About Diversified Systems
Founded in 1990, Diversified Systems is an award-winning Technology Services corporation providing all levels of IT project consulting services nationwide. DSI is headquartered in Columbus, Ohio with regional offices in the American Midwest and East Coast. We offer our consultants a number of flexible and competitive compensation benefit packages.
Diversified Systems is committed to the principles of equal employment. We are committed to complying with all federal, state, and local laws providing equal employment opportunities, and all other employment laws and regulations.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
DSI values authenticity and is committed to making sure our employees and partners are valued and respected. At DSI, we believe building a diverse culture is important because we know when people work together, we can achieve better results as a team. DSI realizes that everyone comes from various backgrounds. We celebrate these differences because our employees are our greatest asset as we strive to best meet the needs of those we serve. As part of our ongoing efforts, DSI is focused on advancing equality, diversity, and inclusion by setting high standards to continually evolve our culture. This includes but is not limited to recruiting, community involvement, client delivery, and career development.
HYBRID (Must be available to report onsite as directed by the client).
MUST be local to Metro Atlanta
Description:
DSI is searching for a NextGen Project Manager who will assist in managing an agency's transition from the State Enterprise PeopleSoft system to the NexGen (Workday) application. The selected resource will work with providers and business units to coordinate agency-level project implementation activities.
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, 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 the 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.
- 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.
Requirements:
- 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.
- 5 years' experience leading projects of high complexity (must have occurred in the last 2 years).
About Diversified Systems
Founded in 1990, Diversified Systems is an award-winning Technology Services corporation providing all levels of IT project consulting services nationwide. DSI is headquartered in Columbus, Ohio with regional offices in the American Midwest and East Coast. We offer our consultants a number of flexible and competitive compensation benefit packages.
Diversified Systems is committed to the principles of equal employment. We are committed to complying with all federal, state, and local laws providing equal employment opportunities, and all other employment laws and regulations.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
DSI values authenticity and is committed to making sure our employees and partners are valued and respected. At DSI, we believe building a diverse culture is important because we know when people work together, we can achieve better results as a team. DSI realizes that everyone comes from various backgrounds. We celebrate these differences because our employees are our greatest asset as we strive to best meet the needs of those we serve. As part of our ongoing efforts, DSI is focused on advancing equality, diversity, and inclusion by setting high standards to continually evolve our culture. This includes but is not limited to recruiting, community involvement, client delivery, and career development.