POSITION SUMMARY:

Oversees all aspects of the implementation of the PeopleSoft Financial Management System (FMS). Works under the general direction of the STAR Steering Team to direct the activities of the Functional Team, Technical Team, outside consultants and other UT participants to ensure the successful implementation of the system. Manages all financial, technical, project management, personnel and performance issues related to the STAR project. 

POSITION KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

1. Performs all personnel activities for the STAR Project Team including recruiting and selection, hiring and termination, mentoring, professional development, counseling, performance evaluations and salary planning. Ensures the Project Team is properly trained and motivated to perform their role.
2. Develops and maintains the STAR project plan and coordinates the plan with all participating departments, staff and consultants. 
3. Monitors progress against the project plan, takes corrective action and keeps the STAR Steering Team informed of status and implications of the project team’s efforts. 
4. Develops and monitors the budget for the STAR Project.
5. Reviews and approves the output of the Functional Team, Technical Team, consultants and other UT participants appropriately to ensure the quality of the work. Ensures that all work is complete, timely and necessary. 
6. Designs and directs the methodology used to implement the system.
7. Works with the post implementation support teams to ensure a smooth transition to operational status and continued operational integrity. 
8. Ensures compliance of the new processes with UT System, Federal and State and UTHHSC policies and procedures. 
9. Keeps process owners, Project Team members, Project Steering Team members and executive management informed of progress, issues and solutions affecting the implementation of the system. Chairs and staffs the STAR Steering Team meetings. 
10. Responsible for the design, execution and effectiveness of a system of internal controls which provides reasonable assurance that operations are effective and efficient, assets are safeguarded, financial information is reliable and compliant with applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures.
11. Performs other duties as assigned.

1. No certifications required, CPA preferred
2. Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) implementation, PeopleSoft FMS preferred
3. Project management, MS Project 2000 preferred
4. Business process reengineering
5. MS Office or equivalent, analytical and problem solving skills and superior communication skills

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent 

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:

Eight years experience in business systems implementation including two years in a project leadership role of a multi-year, multi-million dollar project. Two years ERP implementation experience strongly preferred (PeopleSoft FMS preferred). 

SECURITY SENSITIVE: 

This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education
Code § 51.215.