Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop a comprehensive project plan, outlining project scope, objectives, timelines, resource requirements, and deliverables.
• Lead project team, including functional and technical experts, to ensure smoothexecution of the project.
• Act as the primary point of contact for project stakeholders, including business users, technical teams, and stakeholders. Maintain clear and opencommunication channels.

• Work with business users to understand their requirements and translate them Into project deliverables.
• Identify potential risks and issues related to the project and develop mitigation plans to address them proactively.\Oversee quality assurance processes to ensure that the deliverables meet the defined standards and align with business requirements.
• Prepare and present regular project status reports to project stakeholders and management.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and efficiency within the PeopleSoft project and provide recommendations for future projects.
• Ensure that the project adheres to organizational policies, procedures, and governance standards.

Education and Years of Experience: Bachelors degree in computer science, information systems, or a related field; Minimum of eight (8) or more years of relevant experience

Required and Desired Skills/Certifications:

• A bachelors degree in computer science, information technology, business
  administration, or a related field
• Strong leadership and team management skills are vital to effectively guide
  project teams and coordinate with stakeholders at all levels.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are necessary for clear and
  effective communication with team members and stakeholders,
• The ability to identify and address project-related challenges, risks, and issues
  proactively is important in ensuring project success.
• Familiarity with project management methodologies such as Agile, Waterfall, or
  a hybrid approach is beneficial, as different projects may require different
  methodologies.
• Support other WMATA major initiatives like ERP Modernization project.
• Manage PeopleSoft O&M tasks and delivery.
• Prepare and support procurement related artifacts, including COTR support
  related to vendor contract activities and of procurements for phases.
  Preferred Requirements:
• Masters degree in computer science or a related field.
• Experience in working with Hyperion and other third-party systems.
• Experience with cloud-based applications

Additional Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience in project management is essential with proven track
  record of successfully leading and delivering PeopleSoft projects on time and
  within budget.
• 8+ years of experience with PeopleSoft applications and modules is crucial.
  The project manager should have hands-on experience with PeopleSoft
  implementations, upgrades, customization, and maintenance.
• Experience with databases such as ORACLE, SQL Server, SYBASE,
  INFORMIX, and DB2.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Min Citizenship Status Required: US