State Government Finance and Workday Project Manager

Job-:
Generalist

Location:

Wilmington, DE, United States;
Philadelphia, PA, United States;
Cherry Hill, NJ, United States;
Baltimore, MD, United States;
Columbia, MD, United States;
Potomac, MD, United States;
Owings Mills, MD, United States

Schedule:

Full time Posted:

Job Summary:

The State Government Finance and System Project Manager leads public-sector modernization engagements. This role serves as a trusted advisor embedded within state, county, and municipal agencies to drive enterprise software initiatives, business process optimizations, and strategic IT transformations. The Project Manager manages client relationships, directs cross-functional project teams, and ensures the successful delivery of varying client-side milestones across multiple simultaneous or sequential engagements.

Job Duties:

Provides project management support for client project management teams leading software selection, implementations, and system integrations

Handles core systems and staff augmentation roles Develops, builds, and revises procedures and client playbooks for system rollouts

Helps to protect clients from vendor scope creep and monitors project risks

Oversees documentation, project timelines, and internal and vendor-facing deliverables

Other duties as required to support changing client needs across different agency engagements

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Supervises, develops, and trains Project Manager Associates and Senior Associates Reviews and evaluates work of the Associates and Senior Associates Provides verbal and written performance feedback to Associates and Senior Associates Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Education:

Bachelor’s degree, required; focus in Business, Accounting or Finance, preferred

Experience:

Five (5) or more years of experience in project management, required

Familiar with ERP systems & technology implementation best practices (eg. Infor, Workday, Netsuite, Tyler, Open Gov, etc.), preferred

Experience with State and Local Government, nonprofit, and other highly regulated industries, preferred

License/

Certifications:

CAPM or PMP, required

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Sheet certifications, preferred

Software:

Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office suite, specifically Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, required

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Sheet experience, preferred

SharePoint experience, preferred

Language:

N/AOther Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, specifically business / report writing

Strong analytical and basic research skills Solid organizational skills, especially the ability to meet project deadlines with a focus on details

Ability to successfully multi-task while working independently or within a group environment

Ability to work in a deadline-driven environment and handle multiple projects simultaneously Ability to work with minimal supervision

Individual salaries that are offered to a candidate are determined after consideration of numerous factors including but not limited to the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and geography.

Maryland Range:  $120,000 - $165,000

New Jersey Range: $120,000 - $165,000

About the company

At BDO, how we show up matters. We build strong relationships by supporting one another, our clients, and our communities with care, curiosity, and a commitment to helping one another grow and succeed. Here, you’ll find meaningful work, leaders invested in your success, and opportunities to build a career around what matters most to you.

Our purpose is to be the people our clients count on to grow with confidence and achieve what matters most. Our values guide how we bring that purpose to life each day. Together, they shape how we work with one another, serve our clients, and create meaningful impact.

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