PeopleSoft Finance Project Manager (Higher Ed Experience Required)
Location : Remote / California (as applicable)
Looking locals in California only
Employment Type : Contract (12 months)
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced PeopleSoft Finance Project Manager to lead a implementation of PeopleSoft Finance. The ideal candidate will have deep experience managing PeopleSoft Financials projects within the Higher Ed ecosystem, with prior Higher Ed implementation experience strongly preferred.
This role requires strong project leadership, stakeholder management, and hands-on knowledge of PeopleSoft Finance modules, Higher Ed business processes, and governance standards.
Key Responsibilities
Project Leadership & Delivery
Lead end-to-end PeopleSoft Finance implementation for a Higher Ed campus transitioning from Oracle eBiz to PeopleSoft Finance
Manage project scope, schedule, budget, risks, issues, and dependencies
Drive project governance, status reporting, and executive communications
Ensure adherence to Higher Ed standards, policies, and best practices
Stakeholder & Campus Coordination
Act as primary liaison between Higher Ed campus stakeholders, system integrators, and vendors
Facilitate steering committee meetings, project reviews, and decision-making forums
Coordinate with functional leads (AP, GL, AR, Asset Management, Billing, Commitment Control, etc.)
Functional & Technical Oversight
Oversee functional and technical workstreams, including:
Requirements gathering and fit-gap analysis
Configuration, customization, and integration strategy
Testing phases (Unit, SIT, UAT)
Cutover planning and go-live support
Ensure alignment with Higher Ed Finance architecture if applicable
Change Management & Readiness
Drive change management activities, including training strategy and user readiness
Ensure documentation standards, knowledge transfer, and post-go-live support planning
Required Qualifications
10+ years of ERP Project Management experience, with a strong focus on PeopleSoft Finance
Demonstrated experience managing PeopleSoft Finance implementations within the Higher Ed system
Strong understanding of Higher Ed financial processes and governance
Experience leading ERP migrations from Oracle eBusiness Suite (eBiz) or similar legacy systems
Proven ability to manage large, complex, multi-stakeholder projects
Excellent communication, leadership, and conflict-resolution skills
Preferred / Highly Desired Qualifications
Prior Higher Ed implementation experience (highly preferred)
Hands-on understanding of PeopleSoft Finance modules:
General Ledger (GL)
Accounts Payable (AP)
Accounts Receivable (AR)
Asset Management (AM)
Billing
Commitment Control (KK)
PMP, PgMP, or similar project management certification
Experience with PeopleSoft Financials 9.2 and PeopleTools
Contact Information
Email: navneet@fasthireinc.com
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