Job Description
Job Title: PeopleSoft Finance Project Manager Location: Remote / California (as applicable) Employment Type: Contract (6 month 12 months) Job Summary We are seeking an experienced PeopleSoft Finance Project Manager to lead a campus implementation of PeopleSoft Finance. The ideal candidate will have deep experience managing PeopleSoft Financials projects , with prior CFS (Common Financial System) implementation experience strongly preferred. This role requires strong project leadership, stakeholder management, and hands-on knowledge of PeopleSoft Finance modules, CSU business processes, and governance standards. Key Responsibilities Project Leadership & Delivery • Lead end-to-end PeopleSoft Finance implementation for a CSU 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 CSU standards, policies, and CFS-aligned best practices Stakeholder & Campus Coordination • Act as primary liaison between CSU campus stakeholders, Chancellor's Office (as applicable), 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 CFS 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 CSU system • Strong understanding of CSU 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 CFS (Common Financial System) implementation experience (highly preferred) • Experience working directly with CSU Chancellor's Office or multiple CSU campuses • 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 Apply tot his job