Elizabeth Nicholls
About Elizabeth Nicholls
Elizabeth Nicholls is a Financials Project Manager at Sallie Mae, specializing in Corporate Financial Systems. She has extensive experience in financial systems management and project coordination, having led significant projects such as the transition from PeopleSoft Financials to Workday Financials.
Current Role at Sallie Mae
Elizabeth Nicholls serves as the Financials Project Manager in Corporate Financial Systems at Sallie Mae. She has held this position since 2007, contributing to various financial systems projects. Her responsibilities include managing system integrations and upgrades, ensuring smooth transitions and minimal operational disruptions.
Previous Experience at Sallie Mae
Nicholls has extensive experience at Sallie Mae, having worked in several roles since 1997. She began as a Senior Human Resources Reporting Specialist and later transitioned to positions such as Human Resources Reporting Analyst, Systems Integrity Analyst, and Manager of HRIS. From 2003 to 2007, she served as the PS Financial Systems Project Manager.
Education and Expertise
Elizabeth Nicholls earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) in Finance from James Madison University, where she studied from 1988 to 1992. She later pursued a Master's degree in Technology Management at George Mason University, completing her studies in 2006. Her educational background supports her expertise in financial systems management.
Project Management and Implementation
Nicholls led the PeopleSoft Financials 9.0 System Split project, focusing on Treasury Cash Management, AR Billing, and General Ledger. She managed a $1.5 million multi-phase module implementation for PeopleSoft Financials 9.0, overseeing a team of developers and testers. Additionally, she played a key role in transitioning the company from PeopleSoft Financials to Workday Financials SaaS solution.
Testing Strategies and System Performance
In her role, Elizabeth developed and executed comprehensive testing strategies for various financial systems projects. Her efforts ensured robust system performance and reliability, contributing to the successful implementation of financial systems at Sallie Mae.