Job Description :
Project Manager with experience supporting enterprise wide projects to contribute in the implementation of Workday as the ERP solution.
INTERVIEWS will be conducted on FEBRUARY 6th, 7th and 10th. Please confirm your candidate is available to interview on the dates provided.
Summary:
The client is currently in the process of implementing Workday as the ERP solution and needs a Project Manager to manage the FIN portion of the Workday project. The project consists of two phases. Phase 1 of the project is to implement the HCM portion of Workday, where a project manager is already in place for that effort; Phase 2 is the implementation of the Finance portion of Workday.
The Project Manager needed for this position will focus 100% of her/his energy on Phase 2 of the Workday Implementation. The Project Manager selected for this position will work closely with the HCM PM and the ERP Project PM to ensure all aspect of the FIN Phase 2 portion of the Workday Implementation project is successful.
Only candidates with large-scale project and ERP implementation experience will get considered for this role. The preference is that a candidate will have Project Management experience on a Workday implementation. However, another ERP implementation experience will be acceptable for consideration.
Details:
Experience managing Workday or another ERP Implementation
Manage the relation with all internal stakeholders.
Effectively manage project resources
Ensure the delivery of all project tasks in partnership with technical and functional partners.
Ensure delivery of all project related documentation according to the project
Demonstrate a fundamental understanding of job structures and roles
Develop and manage a work plan for a project team.
Manage records on project scheduling activities (e.g., timelines, critical path
Manage the process by which projects get organized and produced.
Identify, track, and manage issues related to the project. Accurately identifies and anticipates key elements/resources necessary to accomplish the project, such as equipment, software, services, staff, operational procedures, training, communication and change strategy, and documentation.
Establishes priorities and deadlines. Provides project costs and time estimates. Monitors progress.
Identifies risks and develops risk mitigation plans
Manages projects by identifying necessary metrics, managing and delivering to established parameters, and communicating progress of metrics throughout the life of the project
Facilitates and conducts regular project meetings with appropriate resources.
Requires sound investigative, diagnostic, and questioning techniques
Evaluates the project after completion and shares pertinent information (e.g., identifying opportunities missed, contributions made by team members)
Follows established project management procedures and guidelines and requires the use of judgment skills to resolve issues that are outside of standard operating procedures
Delivers on-time and on-budget projects using disciplined methodologies.
Responds to delivery schedules with appropriate level of urgency and perspicacity. Optimizes use of time and resources to achieve desired results. Identifies documents and manages out-of-scope activities as appropriate
Provides logistical and team communication
Maintains an open, transparent, and supportive communication and partnership environment within all work streams and stakeholders
Oversees the collection and dissemination of information from various sources, both internal (e.g., information identified by the project team) and external (e.g., stakeholders, customers) that can get used for benchmarking, decision making, or just for informational purposes
Prepares regular status and communications to senior stakeholders on project status
Uses project meetings to ensure that all significant aspects of the project are covered/communicated and to provide creative solutions to problems that might arise (e.g., timing issues in completing the project on time)
Makes suggestions for increasing process effectiveness and improving image/quality of project
Documents project and shares knowledge within company
Acts as a source for other HR colleagues
Supports a team environment of continuous feedback and idea sharing.
SKILL REQUIRED:
Experience managing Workday or another ERP Implementation
Required: 5 years
Large-scale enterprise project management experience
Required: 5 years
Demonstrated experience with Agile methodologies
Required: 5 years
Demonstrated Leadership experience
Required: 5 years
Demonstrated experience working independently as well as in a team setting
Required: 5 years
Demonstrated experience using PM tools (MS Project, Smartsheets, Visio, etc
Required: 5 years.