Project Manager - Financial ERP

Reports To: Program Manager, ERP Implementation

Summary: We are seeking a driven and detail-oriented Financial Project Manager to join our ERP implementation team. Under the guidance of the Program Manager, you will own and execute the financial or multiple critical workstreams within the overall Workday system implementation and its associated integrations. This role demands strong project management skills, the ability to manage a team and budgets, and collaborate with diverse stakeholders. It requires a focus on delivering results within defined timelines.

Key Responsibilities:

• Workstream Ownership: Manage the detailed project plans, timelines, dependencies, budgets, and resource allocation for assigned workstream(s) of the financial ERP implementation, ensuring alignment with the overall project plan.

• Process Management: Collaborate with business process owners and functional leads to define requirements, map processes, and configure systems in your designated area(s).

• Team Management: Lead and guide a team of business analysts and other project team members within your assigned workstream(s).

• Risk and Issue Management: Proactively identify and manage risks within assigned workstreams. Escalate potential impact on the broader project to the Program Manager. Develop and implement solutions to keep your project components on track.

• Partner Coordination: Where required, work with Workday representatives and/or external partners to manage technical integrations and align on requirements.

• Communication: Provide regular progress reports to the Program Manager, team members, and other project stakeholders.

• Documentation: Maintain accurate and comprehensive project documentation as per defined standards.

• Testing and Validation: Participate in the development of test plans for assigned workstream(s). Support execution of testing and UAT, ensuring issues are addressed.

Qualifications:

• Experience: Minimum of 3+ years of project management experience. Demonstrated experience in technology implementations and managing budgets is preferred. Deep financial knowledge to assist in translating the implementation process to financially minded stakeholders. 

• Domain Knowledge: Understanding of core ERP concepts and familiarity with workstream areas like HR, payroll, or finance is desirable.

• Certifications: PMP certification or equivalent is a plus.

• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, adept at working with both technical and business teams.

• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset.

• Organization: Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, prioritize effectively, and maintain attention to detail.

• Location: Ideally based in or with the ability to relocate to the Rochester, NY area.