Business Analyst Project Manager (Senior)

Job Description

Job Description

Business Analyst Project Manager (Senior) / $43.42 /8am – 5pm / Day Shift /6-Month Contract / Hybrid

What Matters Most

• Competitive Pay of $43.42 per hour
• Schedule: Mon – Fri / 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
• Location: Houston, TX 77002
• Contract with career growth and opportunity
• Weekly Pay with direct deposit or pay card
• When you work through The Reserves Network, you are eligible to enroll in dental, vision, and medical insurance as well as 401K, direct deposit, and our referral bonus program

Job Summary:

Our client is seeking a Business Analyst/ Project Manager (Senior ) . Will serve as a functional subject matter expert and project lead for the implementation of the PeopleSoft 9.2 Labor Administration module. This role will support Human Resources & Talent (HRT) in implementing functionality aligned with the consultation agency policy approved by Commissioners Court.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for leading business analysis, functional design, system configuration, integration coordination, testing, stakeholder engagement, training, deployment readiness, and post-production stabilization.
• The Business Analyst/Project Manager (Senior) will collaborate with HR stakeholders, labor relations teams, technical teams, external partners, and agency representatives to ensure that the solution meets business, contractual, regulatory, and operational requirements.
• Coordinate with end users, HR stakeholders, labor relations teams, and agency representatives to understand business needs, functional requirements, and labor-related processes.
• Lead requirements-gathering sessions, process-mapping workshops, fit-gap analyses, and functional design discussions.
• Analyze current-state processes and develop future-state recommendations that align PeopleSoft functionality with HRT business needs and agency policy.
• Translate business requirements into detailed functional requirements, configuration documents, process flows, and functional specifications.
• Identify project risks, dependencies, process gaps, and opportunities for operational improvement.
• Validate that proposed solutions meet business, contractual, statutory, regulatory, and compliance requirements.
• Lead the functional design, configuration, implementation, and deployment of the PeopleSoft HCM 9.2 Labor Administration module.
• Configure and maintain Labor Administration components, including: Bargaining units, Union profiles and union codes, Labor agreements, Contract terms and provisions,
• Analyze, design, configure, and support PeopleSoft HCM deliverables, with an emphasis on Human Resources and Labor Administration.
• Evaluate configuration impacts across Time and Labor, Payroll for North America, Human Resources, Benefits, Compensation, and other related HCM modules.
• Provide functional guidance regarding system setup, security, workflow, reporting, and data requirements.
• Develop and maintain project plans, milestones, schedules, action items, risks, issues, and dependencies.
• Coordinate project activities across functional, technical, operational, and external partner teams.
• Monitor project progress and escalate risks, issues, resource needs, and decisions that may affect the October 2026 implementation deadline.
• Ensure project activities and deliverables adhere to established methodologies, governance requirements, documentation standards, and quality-control processes.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Advanced functional knowledge of PeopleSoft HCM 9.2.
• Specialized expertise in PeopleSoft Labor Administration.
• Strong knowledge of bargaining units, unions, labor agreements, contractual rules, seniority provisions, and compensation compliance requirements.
• Working knowledge of PeopleSoft Time and Labor, Payroll for North America, Human Resources, and related HCM modules.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Business Administration, Human Resources, Management Information Systems, Computer Science, Information Technology, Public Administration, or a closely related field.
• Five years of progressively responsible experience performing business analysis, functional systems analysis, project management, or PeopleSoft HCM implementation and support.
• Three years of hands-on functional experience with PeopleSoft HCM 9.2 or a comparable PeopleSoft HCM environment.
• Demonstrated experience supporting or implementing PeopleSoft Labor Administration, labor relations, union, or collective bargaining functionality.
• Seven or more years of PeopleSoft HCM functional analysis, implementation, or support experience.
• Experience leading a PeopleSoft Labor Administration implementation.
• Experience with public-sector, county, municipal, state, or other government HR systems.
• Experience supporting unionized or collectively bargained workforces

Benefits and Perks:

• 43.42 per hr
• Medical Benefits via agency
• Holidays
• Training & Growth

Your New Organization:

Our client is a large, well-established public sector organization based in Houston. They provide essential services that support the daily operations and infrastructure of one of the nation’s largest metropolitan areas. The organization is known for managing complex, enterprise-level systems and initiatives, with a strong focus on operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement across departments.

Your Career Partner:

The Reserves Network, a veteran-founded and family-owned company, specializes in connecting exceptional talent with rewarding opportunities. With extensive industry experience, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your professional goals and shine in your field. The Reserves Network values diversity and encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply. As an equal-opportunity employer, we foster an environment of respect, integrity, and trust in every aspect of employment. The base pay range for this position is $43.42 per/hr, excluding benefits, bonuses, or other compensation. Your final compensation will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, location, and internal pay equity. Please note, hiring at the top of the range is uncommon to allow room for future growth.