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We are currently seeking a
Project Program Associate Director - Remote
to join our team in
Toronto
,
Ontario (CA-ON)
,
Canada (CA)
.
Day to Day Responsibilities
Perform client facing hands-on activities to successfully deliver ERP/HCM implementation/upgrade/expansion projects following a standard SDLC methodology and approach.
Provide program/project management for a large HCM transformation from PeopleSoft HCM to Workday HCM with multiple workstreams and stakeholders.
Work in politically charged environment that requires strong communication and conflict resolution skills.
Refine and manage the detailed project plan and schedule. Manage and report status on detailed tasks including the Estimate-to-Complete for activities on the critical path.
Provide direction and leadership for the solution design from initiation phase through implementation.
Work closely with project sponsors to ensure that project delivers objectives and the agreed upon requirements aligning with the customer PMO policies and procedures.
Work collaboratively with the client Project Manager to develop project charter, schedule, and other project management deliverables.
Communicate project statuses and updates to project team, business owners, and NTT DATA leadership throughout the duration of the project.
Ensure all impacted stakeholders understand risks, issues, and activities related to the project.
Act as point of contact to track, discuss and resolve issues and escalate as required.
Manage project team resources
Coordinate review and signoff on deliverables
Basic Qualifications:
Business professional with minimum 15+ years of experience with ERP implementation projects (e.g., Oracle Cloud, PeopleSoft, EBS, or Workday)
Successful execution (On Time & On Budget) of mid to large size projects.
Planned and executed several IT ERP initiatives including modernization projects, automation, upgrade projects, implementations, enhancements, and IT transformation.
Comfortable with project execution of aggressive and agile project schedules.
Comfortable with challenging team dynamics and handing and communicating in difficult situations.
Broad application knowledge HCM applications and understanding of implementation strategies and approaches for SaaS implementation projects.
Comfortable communicating with C-level client contacts, managing client teams, in addition to on- and off-site, and off-shore functional and technical teams
Ability to work independently and manage multiple task assignments within a structured implementation methodology
Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills with the ability to exercise mature judgment
Track record of successfully managing complex projects and programs.
Strong oral and written communication skills, including presentation skills (MS Visio, MS PowerPoint)
A Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
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