Senior Project Manager

Senior Project Manager Req number: R8407 Employment type: Full time Worksite flexibility: Hybrid Who we are CAI is a global services firm with over 9,000 associates worldwide and a yearly revenue of $1.3 billion+. We have over 40 years of excellence in uniting talent and technology to power the possible for our clients, colleagues, and communities. As a privately held company, we have the freedom and focus to do what is right—whatever it takes. Our tailor-made solutions create lasting results across the public and commercial sectors, and we are trailblazers in bringing neurodiversity to the enterprise. Job Summary We are looking for a motivated Senior Project Manager ready to take us to the next level! If you have 8+ years leading complex business transformation initiatives and enterprise ERP implementations, 8+ years of experience functioning as a cross-functional Project Manager/Business Analyst hybrid, and are looking for your next career move, apply now. Job Description We are looking for a Senior Business Project Manager to lead the clients transition from the legacy accounting platform to Oracle Fusion. This position will be a full-time contract role and hybrid , requiring three days onsite and two days remote in Trenton, New Jersey . What You'll Do Serve as the primary liaison between leadership, Office of Information Technology (OIT), Office of Management and Budget (OMB), implementation vendors, and the program team Lead project governance activities including management of project schedules, risk registers, issue logs, status reporting, and executive readiness assessments Audit, document, optimize, and map current-state and future-state fiscal business processes including appropriations management, encumbrances, federal grants administration, accounts payable, and accounts receivable Develop and maintain a comprehensive Fiscal Operations Process Library documenting department workflows and operational procedures Assess local systems, peripheral databases, manual processes, and spreadsheets that interface with legacy financial systems and identify conversion or integration risks Document SimpliGov workflow dependencies and evaluate operational impacts resulting from the ERP transition Inventory and analyze all critical fiscal and financial reports to determine modifications required for alignment with the new Chart of Accounts (COA) Develop and implement department-wide change management, communication, and stakeholder engagement strategies Create training materials, user manuals, future-state operating procedures, and conduct role-based training sessions for end users Coordinate participation in State-led testing activities including User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and readiness validation efforts Lead cutover planning, deployment preparation, and stabilization activities during go-live and post-implementation periods Provide ongoing Hypercare support through the first full fiscal year-end close following implementation What You'll Need Required: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Information Technology, or a related discipline Minimum of 8-10 years of progressive experience leading complex business transformation initiatives and enterprise ERP implementations 8+ years of experience functioning as a cross-functional Project Manager/Business Analyst hybrid 8+ years of business process mapping experience utilizing tools such as Visio, Lucidchart, or similar platforms 8+ years of change management, stakeholder engagement, and communications planning experience 6+ years of experience supporting large-scale ERP or financial management system implementations, including participation in at least two full implementation projects Strong expertise in current-state and future-state process analysis, workflow documentation, and business process reengineering Demonstrated ability to manage multiple stakeholders across business, technology, and executive leadership teams Experience managing project plans, risk mitigation strategies, issue resolution, and governance activities LinkedIn profile required Preferred: Master's degree or equivalent executive-level experience 5+ years of public sector, government finance, education, or state agency experience 5+ years of experience supporting data conversion efforts, report inventories, and report auditing initiatives 3+ years of experience with low-code workflow automation platforms and process automation tools Project Management Professional (PMP) certification Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP) certification Prosci Certified Change Manager certification Experience supporting Oracle Fusion, Oracle Cloud ERP, or similar enterprise financial transformation programs Physical Demands Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA and other federal, state, and local standards Sedentary work that involves sitting or remaining stationary most of the time with occasional need to move around the office to attend meetings and collaborate with stakeholders Ability to conduct repetitive tasks on a computer utilizing a mouse, keyboard, and monitor Ability to travel occasionally within the State of New Jersey for meetings, workshops, training sessions, or project activities #LI-KW1 Reasonable accommodation statement If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employment selection process, please direct your inquiries to [email protected] or (888) 824 – 8111. EEO Statement It is the policy of Computer Aid, Inc.(CAI) not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or because he or she is a protected veteran. It is also the policy of CAI to take affirmative action to employ and to advance in employment, all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment. Employees and applicants of CAI will not be subject to harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or because he or she is a protected veteran. Additionally, retaliation, including intimidation, threats, or coercion, because an employee or applicant has objected to discrimination, engaged or may engage in filing a complaint, assisted in a review, investigation, or hearing or have otherwise sought to obtain their legal rights under any Federal, State, or local EEO law is prohibited. $80 - $90 per hour The pay range for this position is listed above. Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including location, experience, and education. Benefit packages include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as 401k retirement account access. Employees in this role may also be entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.