Attain Partners is an innovative consulting firm dedicated to disrupting the status quo to change the world and improve the lives of those we touch. From strategy to technology and everywhere in between, our experts use their unique skills to advance the important missions of education, nonprofit, healthcare, and state and local government clients.
People are at the center of all we do, and that’s why we empower career growth, provide industry-leading benefits packages, encourage a flexible work environment, and foster a culture of inclusion to support the needs of our team. We share a collective passion for our mission and our people. Guided by our seven core values, The Attain Way, our vision is the foundation of our culture—to be and attain the best.
Job Description
We are looking for a seasoned manager with significant experience on ERP implementation programs, preferably implementation of Financials, to join our team to provide top level business services for our Higher Education clients. You will be a key player in providing management, advisory, and subject matter expertise for universities replacing their legacy Finance systems. The professional will have the opportunity to interface with high level leaders across the organization. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, can balance multiple priorities, and drive towards results, this is a great opportunity to join one of the fastest growing companies in the consulting space!
Job Responsibilities
- Operate as the client Finance Manager for a Workday implementation program.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to the client's Finance Workstream Lead, and work collaboratively with the system implementor Finance Workstream Lead to maintain one cohesive Finance Leadership team.
- Manage project work plan, risks, actions, and decisions for the Finance workstream
- Ensure that the project RAPID Decision process is executed in a thorough and timely manner by Finance workstream members
- Support administrative needs such as status report creation, scheduling, and notetaking as needed.
- Provide guidance to the client to assist in their decision making, risk management, team management and stakeholder engagement responsibilities.
- Serve as a liaison to the program management office (PMO) and organizational change management (OCM) workstreams.
- Demonstrated ability to manage client expectations and develop client relationships with minimal oversight.
- Demonstrated follow-through on assignments and issue resolution.
- Engage with all project stakeholders to build teamwork and develop trust and confidence.
- Possess clear and effective communication skills.
Required Experience
- Senior Consultant skills: Self-motivated, customer-focused professional.
- 3+ years of consulting experience, most recently in a Sr. Consultant, Manager, Project Manager, or Team Lead role.
- 4+ years of business-systems experience on ERP implementation projects such as PeopleSoft, Workday and Oracle Cloud.
- Experience with ERP Grants modules
- Demonstrated experience and/or certifications in project management on complex software implementation projects.
Preferred Experience
- Previous experience leading Workday Finance implementations in project management, advisory, or system implementation roles.
- Consulting experience for higher education clients.
Additional Information
Attain Partners values your mental, emotional, and physical health and wellbeing. Our comprehensive benefits package starts on your first day of employment and includes benefits such as:
- Competitive health, dental, and vision coverage, HSA and FSA accounts, life and disability insurance, fertility and family planning benefits, and employee assistance and discount programs
- 11 paid federal holidays and flexible unlimited time off (UTO)
- Generous 401(k) matching with immediate vesting
- Flexible career paths – our career tracks provide advancement, mobility, and flexibility as you continue to grow with us
- A healthy environment where we value unique experiences, and care about everything that makes you, you.
Attain Partners is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The individual base salary for this position is unique to each candidate and will be commensurate with experience, education, and skills. In addition to base salary, this role is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.
Interested in this position but the compensation isn’t quite right? Let us know your expectations, and we’ll see if we can make it happen based on your qualifications.
Attain Partners is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws. For more Information visit EEO, EEO Poster Supplement, Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA).
If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.
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