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# State Government Finance and System Project Manager

- **Company:** BDO USA, LLP
- **Location:** Philadelphia, PA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $120,000 - $165,000
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Netsuite, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft SharePoint, Systems Integration, Smartsheet, Enterprise Software Applications, Infor, Workday
- **Published:** November 3, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/state-government-finance-and-system-project-manager-philadelphia-pa--361fd361-aa1b-47e0-9d8b-dd9e47a655e5

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree, required; focus in Business, Accounting or Finance, preferred

Experience:

 * Five (5) or more years of experience in project management, required
 * Familiar with ERP systems & technology implementation best practices (eg. Infor, Workday, Netsuite, Tyler, OpenGov, etc.), preferred
 * Experience with State and Local Government, nonprofit, and other highly regulated industries, preferred

License/Certifications:

 * CAPM or PMP, required
 * SmartSheet certifications, preferred

Software:

 * Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office suite, specifically Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, required
 * SmartSheet experience, preferred
 * SharePoint experience, preferred, * Excellent verbal and written communication skills, specifically business / report writing
 * Strong analytical and basic research skills
 * Solid organizational skills, especially the ability to meet project deadlines with a focus on details
 * Ability to successfully multi-task while working independently or within a group environment
 * Ability to work in a deadline-driven environment and handle multiple projects simultaneously
 * Ability to work with minimal supervision

Individual salaries that are offered to a candidate are determined after consideration of numerous factors including but not limited to the candidate's qualifications, experience, skills, and geography.

## Description

The State Government Finance and System Project Manager leads public-sector modernization engagements. This role serves as a trusted advisor embedded within state, county, and municipal agencies to drive enterprise software initiatives, business process optimizations, and strategic IT transformations. The Project Manager manages client relationships, directs cross-functional project teams, and ensures the successful delivery of varying client-side milestones across multiple simultaneous or sequential engagements., * Provides project management support for client project management teams leading software selection, implementations, and system integrations

 * Handles core systems and staff augmentation roles
 * Develops, builds, and revises procedures and client playbooks for system rollouts
 * Helps to protect clients from vendor scope creep and monitors project risks
 * Oversees documentation, project timelines, and internal and vendor-facing deliverables
 * Other duties as required to support changing client needs across different agency engagements

Supervisory Responsibilities:

 * Supervises, develops, and trains Project Manager Associates and Senior Associates
 * Reviews and evaluates work of the Associates and Senior Associates
 * Provides verbal and written performance feedback to Associates and Senior Associates