Padmore Global Connections ยท 5 months ago
SAO Project Manager (ERP Payroll)
Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expPadmore Global Connections is seeking an SAO Project Manager specializing in ERP Payroll. The role involves managing the strategy, planning, and execution of Payroll-related projects within the core ERP solution, ensuring effective communication with stakeholders and project teams.
Information Technology & Services
Responsibilities
Drives the successful management of ERP Payroll related technical implementations, process improvement efforts and business process or product enhancement projects
Responsible for the overall strategy, planning, management, and completion of projects supporting Payroll functionality within the core ERP solution and any supporting ancillary applications and/or solutions
Partner with project team members across state agencies and vendors to develop project scope and use project management skills to manage project roles, identify resource requirements, define project deliverables and execute
Ensure effective communications and relationships between stakeholders and project team members
Lead process improvement initiatives and IT projects to improve productivity, quality and employee experience
Build project plans, identify Payroll business requirements, process and functional design, prototyping, testing, training, defining support procedures
Overall management, tracking and reporting of project schedule and activities, ensuring that the projects are delivered on time, within budget and remain aligned to the business objectives
Work closely with leaders, project teams and various stakeholders to ensure projects effectively mitigate risks, resolve issues, and deliver as planned
Facilitate cross-functional meetings and implementation plans and schedules, working with other project managers, functional experts, and business partners
Prepare communications to stakeholders, project artifacts, working documents and project schedules
Review and maintain project financials, evaluating projects against their approved financial targets and benefits goals, and ensuring the creation of action plans to address variances, effectively manage change controls and escalate issues as appropriate
Build and deliver project plans, status reports and metrics on test case development, test execution progress, track and monitor defect corrections, identify project dependencies and constraints
Identify improvement opportunities for the organization and be an advocate for change
Plan, execute and monitor Payroll Technology projects with an eye on customer experience, supportability and successful operational transition into production
Lead coordination for the training and other events that help share knowledge and skills with other team members
Qualification
Required
Experience managing Payroll on ERP Cloud Solutions products such as Workday, Oracle Cloud HCM, Infor, SAP S4/HANA
Thrive in a diverse, fast-paced environment
Experienced in use of project management tools and methodologies
Working knowledge of Agile methodology and practices
Think critically and analytically and can effectively apply logic to solve problems
Effective interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate with others
Excellent analytical, presentation, interpersonal, organizational, and facilitation skills
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, and can clearly articulate complex messages and requirements to stakeholders, functional teams and vendors
Ability to mentor other Project Managers on Project Management methodologies
Ability to confidently present to C-Suite executives
Skilled at conflict resolution
Highly skilled at managing competing projects, risks, and issues
Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Demonstrated knowledge and aptitude of project management tools, techniques, and methodology
Ability to accurately and adequately translate business requirements to technical requirements
Skilled at conflict resolution
ExperienceManaging HCM on ERP Cloud Solutions products such as Workday, Oracle Cloud HCM, Infor, SAP S4/HANA - 5Years Required
Working knowledge of Agile methodology and practices - 5Years Required
Building project plans, identification of HCM business requirements, process and functional design, prototyping, testing and training. - 5Years Required5Years
Preferred
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, Project Online, and Visio
Excellent oral and written communication skills
State work experience
ERP Cloud work experience
Payroll, Talent Acquisition and/or learning management work experience
PMP certified
College Degree in a related field with 8+ years professional experience
5 years minimum experience as a project manager
Company
Padmore Global Connections
Padmore Global Connections LLC (PGC) is a premier provider of cutting-edge technology and project management solutions with locations in North Brunswick NJ, Medford MA, Herndon VA and Monroe NC.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Eric Ayim, B. Acc., PMP
CFO & Co-Founder
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