Workday ERP- Project Manager Position Available In East Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Role Summary:

Leads and manages IT efforts for implementing an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system serving state agencies, higher education, the Legislature, and the Governor’s Office. Oversees IT project planning, execution, communication, risk management, and post-implementation transition. May specialize in areas such as reporting, testing, data, or readiness depending on business needs.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and guide cross-functional project teams. Collaborate on IT plans, resources, risks, and schedules. Ensure effective communication with stakeholders and executive leadership. Apply agile methodologies; serve as agile coach. Develop and manage project documentation, scope, timelines, and quality standards. Implement project management best practices and tools. Manage vendor performance and contract deliverables. Ensure successful system transition and operational handoff.

Expected Outcomes:

A reliable ERP system supporting statewide business functions. On-time, high-quality deliverables. Strong stakeholder alignment and communication. A well-coordinated, agile-driven project team.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience. Project management training (e.g., UW PM certification). 5+ years managing medium-to-large complex IT projects. Experience with agile development, vendor management, IT planning, and stakeholder communication. Proficiency in MS Project, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, SmartSheet, Visio.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master’s degree in a related field. Agile/SCRUM certifications. ERP implementation experience. Knowledge in business analytics, enterprise data conversion, architecture frameworks, and security standards (NIST, HIPAA, PII, etc.). Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

California residents:

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Company Profile:

Beacon Hill Technologies, a premier National Information Technology Staffing Group, provides world class technology talent across all industries utilizing a complete suite of staffing services. Beacon Hill Technologies’ dedicated team of recruiting and staffing experts consistently delivers quality IT professionals to solve our customers’ technical and business needs. Beacon Hill Technologies covers a broad spectrum of IT positions, including Project Management and Business Analysis, Programming/Development, Database, Infrastructure, Quality Assurance, Production/Support and ERP roles. Learn more about Beacon Hill and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting www.bhsg.com .

Benefits Information:

Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings. We look forward to working with you. Beacon Hill. Employing the Future