Project Manager

About the Role

This role is for our client in the project management sector. The successful candidate will work in a dynamic environment, supporting the PeopleSoft Program manager. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree or master's degree in a related field, PMP certification, and proven project management experience. They will be responsible for supporting high-level client management, vendors, and agency stakeholders, as well as facilitating project activities, resource management, and issue management.

Key Responsibilities

• Interface with high-level client management and vendors.
• Facilitate project activities, as needed.
• Facilitate resource management for projects.
• Coordinate and communicate with agency stakeholders.
• Understand political relationships of key decision-makers.
• Facilitate management of issues and risks from projects to the program.
• Ensure deliverables are developed per defined requirements and timeframe.
• Stay abreast of significant change initiatives.
• Highlight and identify needed program changes.
• Work with IV&V on project/program findings and recommendations.
• Assist with preparation and support for the PeopleSoft Governance Council.
• Perform administrative activities, such as collecting, maintaining, monitoring, and reporting on program status, spending, metrics, requirements, documentation, issues, funding, and risks.

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or master's degree in a related field.
• PMP certification or the equivalent.
• Proven project management experience.
• Knowledge of ERP systems and upgrades, specifically PeopleSoft.
• Basic project management and administration processes and principles.

Tools & Technologies

• PeopleSoft.
• ERP systems.

Work Schedule & Duration

• Contract length: 11 months.
• Work arrangement: Onsite.
• Specific onsite requirements: Candidate must be local or willing to commute or relocate.

Interview Process

The process typically includes an initial screening followed by a technical/panel interview via Teams.

Position Details

• Employment Type: Contract
• Duration: Approximately 12 months (with potential for extension)
• Work Authorization: Must be authorized to work in the United States