The Carrera Agency · 15 hours ago
Information Technology Project Manager
United States
Contract
Remote
Senior Level
7+ years expThe Carrera Agency is seeking an experienced IT Project Manager to lead the implementation of Workday U.S. Time & Payroll. In this role, you will manage the complete project lifecycle, coordinate cross-functional teams, and ensure a successful go-live for the U.S. workforce.
Human ResourcesInformation TechnologyPublic Relations
Hiring Manager
John Avila
Responsibilities
Lead the Workday Time & Payroll implementation from planning to go-live and hypercare
Create and manage project plans, schedules, risks, issues, and communications
Coordinate HR, Payroll, Finance, IT, Security, and external Workday consultants
Oversee system configuration, testing, cutover, and deployment activities
Ensure compliance with U.S. payroll regulations (federal, state, local)
Manage integrations (tax filing, benefits, banking, time clocks, etc.)
Drive payroll parallel testing, UAT, and end-to-end validation
Provide regular updates to leadership and support decision-making
Qualification
Required
7–10+ years project management experience with HR/Payroll systems
Strong experience leading Workday Time Tracking and/or Payroll implementations
Deep understanding of U.S. payroll rules, taxes, and compliance
Experience managing large-scale payroll projects (10,000+ employees preferred)
Strong communication, coordination, and vendor-management skills
Preferred
PMP or Workday Pro certification
Experience with ADP SmartCompliance or similar payroll integrations
Benefits
Benefits
Company
The Carrera Agency
The Carrera Agency is a talent management agency that specializes in information technology, digital strategy and design.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Barb Munro
Co-founder, Partner
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