Description & requirements
Description
A project manager within the launch group is responsible for planning, managing, and successfully implementing new projects for ukg customersQualified candidates will have solid experience managing complex hcm projects simultaneously, some with multiple phases and are experienced in effectively communicating and negotiating resource, cost, and timeline with our internal and external customersQualified candidates will exercise leadership and organizational management skills to ensure all assigned project deliverables have the highest quality within agreed upon time and cost estimates**this is a virtual based position**
Identify, develop, and communicate project work plans, scope, timeline, and project resourcing requirements
Manage and drive issues to closure
Perform risk management to minimize and mitigate project risks
Set and manage customer expectations of project deliverables then communicate, as needed, to meet changing situations
Use appropriate change control to manage change in project scope, schedule and costs
Prepare, coordinate, and lead meetings between customers and appropriate ukg team members
Manage projects using our methodology standards and recommend appropriate changes to improve speed and consistency of work delivery
Enforce project standards to ensure deliverable quality
Ensure that both customers and team members are meeting their project commitments to ensure a successful customer implementation
Ensure project documentation is complete, current, and archived appropriately
Communicate project status, risks, and options to both internal and external stakeholders
Qualifications
Project manager with at least 3 years of experience managing projects with virtual team members in the human capital management space strongly preferred
Strong, effective decision-making and multi-tasking skills within stringent deadlines
Knowledgeable of the human resources/payroll/benefits discipline
Pmp certification preferred
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
Ability to travel 20-25%
Located est/cst time zone strongly preferred
**our business area is expandingWe have many opportunities and will consider all levels of experience**
Corporate overview
Here at ukg, our purpose is peopleUkg combines the strength and innovation of ultimate software and kronos, uniting two award-winning, employee-centered culturesOur employees are an extraordinary group of talented, energetic, and innovative people who care about more than just workWe strive to create a culture of belonging and an employee experience that empowers our peopleUkg has more than 13,000 employees around the globe and is known for its inclusive workplace cultureReady to be inspired? learn more at www.ukg.com/careers
Eeo statement
Equal opportunity employer
Ultimate kronos group is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive work environmentAll qualified applicants will receive considerations for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, veteran status, and any other legally protected status under federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws.
