Project Manager

SUMMARY: The Project Manager position requires strong project management and client management skills as well as functional HCM system experience. This position involves a full range of duties relative to management of projects, people, budget, deliverables, and directing the work of assigned consultants and client staff. These duties may include facilitating and/or managing projects based on client needs for: system upgrades and implementations, data migrations, consolidations, pay frequency changes, open enrollment, system/process analysis, acquisitions and system selection/RFP, HR and PR support. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide day to day project management duties to include: preparing and maintaining project plans/schedules, calendars, meetings, presentations, reports and budgets based on project scope, activities and tasks necessary for executing and managing a timely, efficient and successful project Identify, analyze and document project goals, risks, issues, priorities, dependencies, contingency plans, resources, assumptions and approach Gather business needs, strategy and system requirements from both clients and partners Responsible for providing project updates to all levels of management and external stakeholders Identify and document areas of opportunity for process improvement through interviews and analysis and may include business process mapping Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for HCM products, processes, and industry best practices Perform tactical/functional HCM system tasks as needed Establish and maintain successful customer relationships as a ‘trusted advisor’ to all levels of clients, partners, and peers Act as a liaison between PayTech, partners, and clients to continue building productive business relationships Meet and exceed immediate and future needs of clients Monitor project progress and communicate any divergences while still maintaining momentum for the project Work with management to resolve client relations issues to maintain a high level of customer service for all clients Assist client with change management throughout a project as needed May be required to present to large and varied audiences, including C Level executives Identify and recommend additional products and service opportunities for the client, as applicable Travel as needed to meet client project requirements Provide mentorship to internal peers Collaborate on internal projects based on corporate strategy endeavors Attend Continuing Education courses as assigned by your manager Adhere to PayTech policies and practices Perform other duties as assigned MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum of 5+ years’ experience working with HR/Payroll or HCM systems as a Project Manager Functional knowledge of HCM systems (Ceridian, UKG, Kronos and ADP preferred) and understanding various solution modules Experience managing the full project life cycle of an implementation Demonstrated understanding of key components of project management tools and methodologies Strong time management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects, meet client deadlines and achieve successful outcomes Ability to function both tactically and strategically on a project Strong leadership skills with the ability to effectively lead project teams Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills Excellent interpersonal skills with superb oral and written communication skills Detail oriented, organized and disciplined to meet deadlines Must be client and partner focused Experience working both individually and as a team with minimal supervision Strong computer skills; knowledge of MS Office suite including Word, Excel and PowerPoint Varied travel may be required based on client requests. When traveling, this position frequently moves/ lifts luggage weighing up to 50 pounds. When not traveling, this position must be able to remain in a stationary position at least 50% of the time. Consultants work remotely from their home offices when not traveling