State Government Finance and System Project Manager
Leads public-sector modernization engagements as a trusted advisor embedded within state, county, and municipal agencies to drive enterprise software initiatives, business process optimizations, and strategic IT transformations. Manages client relationships, directs cross-functional project teams, and ensures successful delivery of client-side milestones across multiple simultaneous or sequential engagements.
Responsibilities
- 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 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
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree, required; focus in Business, Accounting or Finance, preferred
- Five (5) or more years of experience in project management, required
- Familiar with ERP systems & technology implementation best practices (e.g. Infor, Workday, Netsuite, Tyler, OpenGov, etc.), preferred
- Experience with State and Local Government, nonprofit, and other highly regulated industries, preferred
- CAPM or PMP certification, required
- SmartSheet certifications, preferred
Skills
- 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
Pay
- Maryland Range: $120,000 - $165,000
- New Jersey Range: $120,000 - $165,000
Benefits
BDO provides a comprehensive Total Rewards package that includes traditional benefits and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). As a qualified retirement plan, the ESOP offers participants a stake in the firm’s success through beneficial ownership, reinforcing an ownership mindset.
Learn more about BDO Total Rewards (eligibility requirements may apply).
About Us
At BDO, we build strong relationships by supporting one another, our clients, and our communities with care, curiosity, and a commitment to helping each other grow and succeed. Our purpose is to be the people our clients count on to grow with confidence and achieve what matters most. Our values guide how we work with one another, serve our clients, and create meaningful impact.
BDO provides assurance, tax, and advisory services to clients across the U.S. and around the world. No matter your role, you’ll be part of a team helping clients navigate complexity and move forward with clarity.