PEOPLESOFT FINANCIALS PROJECT MANAGER - PUBLIC SECTOR

  • Full-time

Company Description

ABOUT SIERRA-CEDAR

Sierra-Cedar delivers industry-focused client solutions including deployment, management, and optimization of enterprise applications and technology. We offer a competitive benefits package including 401(k), Health, Disability, and Life. Sierra-Cedar is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Description

PEOPLESOFT FINANCIALS PROJECT MANAGER - PUBLIC SECTOR


DESCRIPTION

Sierra-Cedar is seeking motivated and experienced PeopleSoft FIN Project Manager. If you are passionate about the technology, the clients, and all the challenges that go with being a project manager, you will want to be a part of our team. Our people have the skills and business savvy to provide exceptional consulting services to clients, helping them gain the optimum benefit from their PeopleSoft software.


This position requires 100% travel with projects executed on-site at Sierra-Cedar client locations nationwide with a typical week of four 10-hour days. 


RESPONSIBILITIES                                                                

• Provide Project Management services by leading clients through the entire systems development lifecycle

• Completes tasks in an efficient and timely manner reporting progress to the implementation Engagement Manager

• Work on all project phases including fit/gap, configuration, and testing

• Assist clients in fully integrating the PeopleSoft system into their current business environments and provide input on best practices

• Advise client on options, risks, and any impacts on other processes or systems

• Seeks innovative ways to improve the process of delivering solutions to clients

• Shares suggestions and knowledge capital to help optimize Sierra Systems implementation methodology

• Report progress to steering committee and Sierra’s management staff

• Continually seek ways to improve the process of delivering PeopleSoft solutions

• Share knowledge to continually improve implementation methodology


REQUIRED SKILLS

• Minimum of 8-10 years PeopleSoft project management experience with a strong focus on HCM and Financial implementations

• Experience with Public Sector

• PeopleSoft v9.2 or higher experience with both upgrade and implementation experience

• Experience managing multiple Financial and/or HCM projects in large public sector environments

• Upgrade and implementation experience

• Ability to work on all project phases

• PMP strongly desired


LEADERSHIP SKILLS

• Effectively manages project scope and client expectations

• Follows through on assignments and issue resolution


CONSULTING SKILLS

• Builds confidence and trust with clients

• Strong work ethics with ability and willingness to support clients when needed

• Communicates clearly and effectively with clients, Sierra Systems Accounts Executives and Management

• Consistently produce clear, concise status reports

• Displays effective analytical skills

• Excellent written and oral communication


ABOUT SIERRA-CEDAR

Sierra-Cedar delivers industry-focused client solutions including deployment, management, and optimization of enterprise applications and technology. We offer a competitive benefits package including 401(k), Health, Disability, and Life. Sierra-Cedar is an Equal Opportunity Employer.


Web: http://www.Sierra-Cedar.com

Additional Information

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