Project Manager, PeopleSoft

***Please note, this opportunity is contingent upon receiving award and is not immediately available. *** *Must be local to DMV area and must be a US Citizen and be able to obtain a government agency Clearance* Metric5 has a need for a Project Manager with 10+ years of experience in leading mid-size HRIT task orders/projects including at least 5 years of HR/HCM system modernization and operations experience. The ideal Program Manager will excel at communication, organization, team management, customer management, and will have extensive knowledge of HR/HCM Systems, preferably PeopleSoft 9.2. Responsible for overall performance responsibility for managing scope, cost, schedule, and contractual deliverables for IT-related projects. Activities include hands-on management and applying techniques for planning, tracking, change control, and risk management of IT-related projects. Responsible for managing all project resources, including subcontractors, and for establishing an effective communication plan with the project team and the customer. Provide day-to-day direction to the project team and regular project status to the customer. Responsibilities Relationship Management Maintain strong client relationships with Stakeholders and be viewed as a trusted / strategic partner Demonstrate and provide PeopleSoft thought leadership. Maintain high client satisfaction ratings Maintain subcontractor partnership relationships Collaborate with Stakeholders to report status and ensure that the program objectives are being met Develop future strategies and roadmaps to assist the client in becoming more efficient and better positioned for long-term success Apply subject matter expertise to identify, develop, and implement techniques to improve engagement, productivity, mitigate risks, and resolve issues Identify opportunities for Change Requests as needed Provide overall Financial management: Manage invoicing. Manage project financials Monitor and ensure the project achieves its financial targets Implement corrective actions for potential financial risks/variances early and raise it executive management Provide financial management forecast presentations as needed to executive management Create/ Monitor / Track project schedule, milestones and deliverables Implement corrective actions in a timely manner Ensure project is delivered on-time and on-budget. Provide overall deliverable and work product management and input including but not limited to: Staffing plans, Project Integrated Master Schedule, Project Plans, and other plans such as configuration management plans, deployment plans, testing plans and training plans, status reports, RAID logs, etc). Ensure that the work products and deliverables are of the highest caliber to ensure client satisfaction Provide overall management of staff including but not limited to: Manage performance of the staff assigned to the program by providing real-time feedback, holding performance syncs, and addressing performance issues. Approve the selection of all project personnel Monitor project staff's compliance with rules and legal/regulations Mentor staff / retain high performers Communications Execute the project's communication plan Deliver and present client status reports Provide internal project executive status reports/meetings Manage the Risk log and implement mitigation strategies when required Manage the Issue log and work to resolve issues Work closely with Executives and Stakeholders to manage Risks/Issues Scope Management Monitor the project for potential scope that is not in the contract Assess changes and utilize the project's change control process Problem solving Compliance Monitor project for compliance legal requirements, security and federal compliance. Monitor project for SLA compliance and report performance. Implement corrective action when required. Frequently communicate the importance of compliance and establish regular training Culture Lead a positive project culture that includes: High Performance/Hard Working Team Members, Client Centric, Accountability, Cooperation, Fun Place to Work, Mentoring, Zero Tolerance for Non-compliance with Security/Legal Required Skills Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience managing, implementing, and upgrading Peoplesoft systems, preferably PeopleSoft 9.2. Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience performing project financial management, people management, subcontractor management, and hiring/team building Minimum of 5 years experience with client facing leadership roles. Excellent analytical, written and verbal communications skills. Ability to interpret a variety of technical and functional information. Ability to work collaboratively to achieve results. Outstanding time management and organization skills. Superior attention to detail and conscientious quality of work product. Professional demeanor with superior oral communication skills Demonstrated track record of analytical and critical thinking skills. Organized, motivated and demonstrate the ability to work under minimal supervision to achieve desired objectives. Public Sector experience/Federal Hiring Experience Education: Bachelor’s Degree Project Management PMI Certification or Agile Project Management certification. Years of Experience 10+ years of relevant experience Salary $130,000 - $170,000 annually Clearance: Must be a United States citizen and must possess ability to pass a Public Trust Government background investigation Location Washington, DC area Role is expected to meet with customer in Washington D.C. Occasional travel may be required About Metric5 Metric5 is a small business with big company benefits. We have a passionate team of smart, fun- caring professionals, and we are here for the long haul. Join our growing team in a business where your contributions make an enormous impact. Our organization offers a comprehensive employee benefits package, continuous professional development, with a best in class company culture that is enjoyable to work in and supports the growth of each of our professionals. Our benefits include: Health & Dental Insurance with 100% of individual coverage paid for by the company Vision Insurance Life & Short Term Disability Insurance 401K with company match (employees are immediately vested) Paid Vacation 9 Paid Holidays per year (plus 2 paid floating holidays) Parental Leave Employee Bonuses Professional Development Reimbursement Program Tuition Assistance Program Metric5 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. #J-18808-Ljbffr