What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Manager position at ASSYST, Inc.?
The Program manager will support an initiative to replace the legacy Accounting Information Resource system with a modern, cloud-based financial management solution Project. This large-scale, multi-year program aims to transform the way client manages financial operations. The Program Manager will oversee and lead the agency’s integration efforts. This involves substantial coordination with multiple stakeholders, evaluation and remediation of existing business systems, process improvements, training development, and ensuring operational readiness.
This individual will ensure the alignment of systems, processes, data, and personnel with the new statewide financial system. The role requires high-level project and program management skills, leadership across cross-functional teams, and continuous collaboration with state agencies and vendors.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage the overall Integration Program.
- Develop and maintain program strategy, business case, and high-level project plans.
- Coordinate and align multiple system integration projects across and partner agencies.
- Ensure timely delivery of project milestones while adhering to budget and scope.
- Serve as the primary point of contact between the Project team.
- Identify impacted systems, assess remediation needs, and guide modernization efforts.
- Develop user acceptance testing (UAT) and training plans specific to agency needs.
- Facilitate regular communication with stakeholders, vendors, and IT/business leadership.
- Prepare and present status reports, risk assessments, and executive recommendations.
- Ensure compliance with state policies, standards, and contractual agreements.
- Support teams in documentation for budget planning and legislative reporting.
- Plan and lead key meetings, presentations, and workshops as required.
Qualifications:
- Proven experience managing large-scale, complex public sector programs.
- Strong background in enterprise system integration, preferably within financial systems.
- Extensive knowledge of project and program management frameworks and tools.
- Experience with stakeholder engagement across business and technical teams.
- Familiarity with Oracle PeopleSoft, Service Oriented Architecture (SOA), or cloud-based ERP solutions is a plus.
- Exceptional communication, leadership, and analytical skills.
Preferred Certifications:
- PMP (Project Management Professional) or PgMP (Program Management Professional)
- Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) or other Agile/PM certifications (a plus)
ASSYST Benefits:
We are proud to offer a robust benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) retirement plan, disability insurance, flexible spending accounts and more in order for our employees to maintain a secure work/life balance.
ASSYST is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, military status, national origin or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or applicable local law
This individual will ensure the alignment of systems, processes, data, and personnel with the new statewide financial system. The role requires high-level project and program management skills, leadership across cross-functional teams, and continuous collaboration with state agencies and vendors.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage the overall Integration Program.
- Develop and maintain program strategy, business case, and high-level project plans.
- Coordinate and align multiple system integration projects across and partner agencies.
- Ensure timely delivery of project milestones while adhering to budget and scope.
- Serve as the primary point of contact between the Project team.
- Identify impacted systems, assess remediation needs, and guide modernization efforts.
- Develop user acceptance testing (UAT) and training plans specific to agency needs.
- Facilitate regular communication with stakeholders, vendors, and IT/business leadership.
- Prepare and present status reports, risk assessments, and executive recommendations.
- Ensure compliance with state policies, standards, and contractual agreements.
- Support teams in documentation for budget planning and legislative reporting.
- Plan and lead key meetings, presentations, and workshops as required.
Qualifications:
- Proven experience managing large-scale, complex public sector programs.
- Strong background in enterprise system integration, preferably within financial systems.
- Extensive knowledge of project and program management frameworks and tools.
- Experience with stakeholder engagement across business and technical teams.
- Familiarity with Oracle PeopleSoft, Service Oriented Architecture (SOA), or cloud-based ERP solutions is a plus.
- Exceptional communication, leadership, and analytical skills.
Preferred Certifications:
- PMP (Project Management Professional) or PgMP (Program Management Professional)
- Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) or other Agile/PM certifications (a plus)
ASSYST Benefits:
We are proud to offer a robust benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) retirement plan, disability insurance, flexible spending accounts and more in order for our employees to maintain a secure work/life balance.
ASSYST is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, military status, national origin or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or applicable local law
