Key Responsibilities
Project Leadership
- Lead PeopleSoft projects including implementations, upgrades (e.g., 9.x), rollouts, and support initiatives
- Define project scope, deliverables, timelines, milestones, and success criteria
Stakeholder Management
- Act as the primary point of contact for stakeholders, business leaders, and IT teams
- Manage communication, expectations, and executive reporting
Team & Delivery Management
- Manage cross-functional teams (functional consultants, developers, DBAs, vendors)
- Ensure adherence to SDLC, Agile, and Hybrid delivery models
Planning & Governance
- Develop and maintain project plans, RAID logs, and status reports
- Ensure compliance with PMO standards and governance frameworks
Financial & Resource Management
- Manage budgets, forecasting, and resource allocation
- Track project financials and ensure cost control
Testing & Deployment
- Oversee SIT, UAT, cutover planning, and deployment activities
- Ensure smooth transition to post-production support
Risk & Issue Management
- Identify, track, and mitigate risks, dependencies, and issues
- Escalate critical concerns proactively
Change Management
- Support user communication, training, and change initiatives
Core Skills & Experience (Mandatory)
Project Management
- 8+ years of enterprise project management experience
- Strong knowledge of SDLC, Agile, and Hybrid methodologies
- Proven experience managing large, complex ERP programs
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
PeopleSoft Expertise
- Hands-on experience managing PeopleSoft projects across modules such as:
- HCM (Core HR, Payroll, Benefits, Time & Labor)
- Financials (GL, AP, AR, Asset Management)
- Campus Solutions (Student Records, Financial Aid)
- Experience with PeopleSoft upgrades (PUM, tools upgrades)
- Exposure to PeopleSoft Fluid UI, integrations, and bolt-ons
Governance & Delivery
- Experience with PMO reporting, steering committees, and executive governance
- Strong risk, issue, and dependency management
- Vendor and third-party coordination experience
