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Connors Group · 7 hours ago

Project Manager, UKG

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level

6+ years exp

Connors Group is a consulting firm focused on delivering high-quality solutions for various clients. The Project Manager will lead multiple consulting projects, ensuring client satisfaction, managing project budgets, and overseeing the implementation of UKG solutions.

Consulting

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Serves as Project Manager for multiple projects - responsible for daily leadership, project management and expertise on project teams, guiding clients and internal teams to deliver projects on-time and on-budget

Leads multiple projects and large engagements; earns the respect of clients as an expert consultant; models the standard for effective communication to all stakeholders

Viewed as an expert in our Workforce Management practice including scheduling, timekeeping, and task management implementations

Responsible for a complete understanding of a project’s deliverables and statement of work and articulating those details to the project team. Responsible for completing the project to our client’s satisfaction and meet project metrics, on time and within budget

Manages relationships with clients and internal stakeholders

Presents deliverables to client and provides change management expertise in implementation of solution

Develops and manages project budget and project deadlines; identifies and mitigates engagement risks

Ability to quickly understand all client industries, environments, and ability to create strategies and implementation plans that align with the client and project goals

Develops a clear understanding of each clients' business and how our services can improve operations; guides teams to focus on what matters and develops meaningful business relationships with clients

Provides supporting Account Management with existing clients through identification of additional business opportunities and develop project proposals and presentations as requested

Keeps up to date with new trends in WFM technologies that bring value for our clients’ businesses

Actively participate in trade shows, networking and recruiting opportunities as requested

Leads internal process improvement initiatives to better support the practice

Coaches and develops project team by providing proper support and direction, from a project and the ability to provide and engage in feedback, performance, and personal development conversations

Responsible for creating objectives for project team members and evaluating project performance and provide feedback at the end of a project

Responsible for self-time management, progress reporting of deliverables to Account Manager and to stay productive whether onsite with a team, by yourself or working remotely

Develops comprehensive presentations at the appropriate level of detail

Demonstrates the role of the professional consultant and the technical skills required to be an effective IT Project Manager

Demonstrates initiative, responsibility, and analytical thinking

Demonstrates understanding of project management methodologies including Waterfall and Agile strategies

Demonstrates strong PowerPoint and Excel-based abilities to summarize and effectively communicate project status and supporting statistics

Lead and manage end-to-end UKG implementation projects, from initial scoping and design through to go-live and post-implementation support

Develop detailed project plans, schedules, and budgets, ensuring clear communication of milestones and deadlines to stakeholders

Coordinate resources, tasks, and timelines, ensuring the project is delivered on time, within scope, and on budget

Serve as the main point of contact for clients and internal teams, providing regular updates on project status, potential risks, and changes

Collaborate with HR, IT, and other departments to ensure all project requirements are understood and met

Facilitate project meetings, discussions, and workshops to ensure all parties are aligned

Identify and manage project risks and issues proactively, taking steps to mitigate any potential delays or challenges

Escalate issues to senior leadership when necessary and recommend solutions

Oversee the working sessions, configuration of UKG solutions based on client needs and ensure they are optimized to deliver maximum value

Collaborate with technical and functional teams to ensure the systems are integrated with existing workflows and systems

Monitor project performance and quality, ensuring deliverables meet business requirements and align with best practices

Qualification

UKG implementationWorkforce ManagementProject managementUKG certificationsChange managementBudget managementCross-functional team managementAnalytical thinkingCommunication skillsProblem-solving skillsTime-management skillsDetail-orientedLeadership skillsOrganizational skills

Required

Bachelor of Science degree in Information Technology, IT Project Management, Human Resources or equivalent

Proven experience (6+ years) in project management, specifically with UKG/Workforce Management or HRIS implementations

Familiarity with UKG products, including UKG Pro, UKG Dimensions, or other UKG workforce management solutions

Experience working with cross-functional teams and managing multiple stakeholder expectations

Strong project management skills, with proficiency in project management tools and methodologies

Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and time-management skills

Ability to communicate complex ideas to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Knowledge of HR, payroll, and workforce management processes

Excellent communication and presentation skills; ability to drive deadlines on multiple projects

Strong understanding of project budgets, travel expense policy, travel coordination

Knowledge of change management principles, ability to create influence in implementing recommended solutions

Knowledge of and experience in implementing end-to-end project solutions, including industry and customer research, creating strategy and project vision, design and development of solution meeting SOW, and associated change management practices

Demonstrated leadership – with internal teams and clients, maintaining a positive attitude

Demonstrated ability to assess and solve problems

Knowledge of performance management programs and practices, provides project performance feedback

Strong work ethic and capability to work independently

Detail-oriented to ensure implementation success

The ability to multi-task effectively, leading multiple projects simultaneously

Excellent knowledge of MS Office including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook