It Project Manager

Overview

• Lead the Time & Attendance Optimization Program, driving strategic improvements in workforce management and payroll integration processes.
• Coordinate multi-workstream initiatives across Payroll Operations, HRIS, and IT Integration to ensure seamless execution.
• Collaborate with vendors and stakeholders to align dependencies and achieve project milestones efficiently.
• Facilitate workshops, document decisions, and resolve conflicts to maintain project momentum.
• Establish governance frameworks and maintain essential project artifacts for streamlined operations.
• Deliver executive-level communications, including status updates and strategic roadmap summaries.
• Support payroll stabilization efforts through readiness planning and defect resolution coordination.
• Manage change control processes for workforce management configurations and integration updates.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Coordinate vendor relationships and dependencies to ensure seamless integration and optimization.
• Facilitate stakeholder workshops, document decisions, and escalate issues to leadership as needed.
• Develop and maintain integrated program plans, scope boundaries, and success criteria.
• Implement payroll controls, including validations and reconciliation checkpoints, for operational efficiency.
• Manage defect triage processes, root-cause analysis, and corrective action tracking.
• Ensure adherence to change control processes for configuration and integration updates.
• Prepare and deliver weekly status reports and lead steering committee meetings.
• Produce executive-ready discovery readouts and phased roadmap summaries for leadership.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor of Science (BS) degree required, preferably in a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of project management experience delivering enterprise HCM or payroll technology programs.
• Proficiency with UKG Pro Workforce Management (Dimensions) and Oracle Payroll integration.
• Strong facilitation and executive communication skills for decision-ready updates.
• Experience in payroll parallel testing and stabilization processes is highly desirable.
• PMP certification or equivalent preferred; familiarity with Oracle Payroll is advantageous.
• Ability to travel as required for project needs.
• Proven ability to manage complex, multi-workstream programs effectively.