UKG Project Manager (Consultant)

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The Work...

The Project Manager works closely with teammates to ensure the maximum value of our clients' workforce management investment is achieved by overseeing, coordinating, and participating in all phases of the UKG (legacy Kronos) WFM Pro (Dimensions) projects. The Project Manager is responsible for the successful completion of the identified project or portion of a project, which includes leading both internal and customer resources to meet the established implementation milestones, targeted completion dates, and keeping the project within scope and within budget. It is expected that the Project Manager is capable of managing multiple simultaneous engagements in complex customer environments (i.e. multiple locations, substantial infrastructure challenges, etc.)

Job Responsibilities:

• Creates detailed project plans, work breakdown structures, and resource allocation plans while adhering to the Prescribed Methodology, project change control procedures, and required standards including quality assurance audits and reviews

• Appropriately manages project scope, risks, issues and changes

• Directs the day to day project team member activities and consults with and directs client team members on assigned tasks

• Successfully manages to project scope by developing and maintaining project budget, schedule, and timeline

• Uses best practices and the Prescribed Methodology to make certain solutions are implemented on time and on budget, while ensuring that the end result meets the business objectives of the client

• Facilitates complex working sessions for both internal and client teams, including defining strategic objectives and tailors these to meet client-specific needs as necessary

• Effectively communicates with all levels of the clients' organizations from executive sponsor to IT project members and acts as main point of contact

• Effectively identifies, and resolves escalated issues that may impede or delay the project

• Provides thought leadership to develop new or improved processes, methodologies, systems, tools and/or services to enhance clients' operating environment based on practical experience, optimal outcomes and Best Practices

• Provides guidance and coaching to project team members and participates in project management office initiatives where applicable

• Travel may be required for this role. The amount of travel will vary from 0 to 100% depending on business need and client requirements.

Here's what you need....

• Minimum of 4 years of experience project managing a Workforce Management Software (i.e. UKG/ Kronos/ UltiPro/ ADP/ Workday/ Ceridian, etc.) Implementation project

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in the Labor Optimization or Human Capital Management space

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent (12 years) work experience (If an, Associate's Degree with 6 years of work experience)

Bonus Points If...

• In-depth knowledge of project implementation methodologies

• Ability to work on complex, fast-paced projects in a collaborative team setting

• A ble to handle escalated issues, understand client needs and tailor solutions and responses to meet these needs

• Excellent written and verbal communicator; able to tailor communication types and styles to audience

• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills

• Excellent work ethic, displaying dependability and commitment to both internal and client success

• Ability to maintain a spirit of learning with a positive attitude of receiving feedback and ongoing training

• Experience project managing a UKG (legacy Kronos) Dimensions or Central or UKG Pro (legacy UltiPro) project

• Experience leading enterprise level and/or complex projects and engagements with multiple resources

• Experience overseeing and has been held accountable for all aspects of engagement delivery including deliverable production, executive-level communications, and providing direction for all resource activities

• Ability to break-down and simplify complex operations into repeatable processes

• Proven experience in resolving conflicts and minimizing high-risk situation

• PMI certification, especially PMP

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