TEMP Strategic Consulting Principal Consultant

TEMP Strategic Consulting Principal Consultant

12/10/2025

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Job Description

Job Summary

We are seeking a Principal Consultant with strong project management expertise and technical knowledge to lead strategic consulting engagements.

This role focuses on HRIS and cloud-based software implementations, particularly SuccessFactors EC Payroll, while ensuring effective stakeholder management and governance compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end projects, including scope definition, planning, execution, and delivery.
• Apply project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid) to ensure successful outcomes.
• Oversee timelines, budgets, resource allocation, and risk management.
• Drive problem-solving and decision-making to resolve challenges promptly.
• Ensure adherence to quality standards and governance principles.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to foster engagement and manage expectations.
• Support change management initiatives to drive user adoption of new systems and processes.

Required Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience managing end-to-end projects, preferably HRIS or cloud-based software implementations (SuccessFactors EC Payroll).
• Strong knowledge of Agile, Waterfall, or Hybrid methodologies.
• Proven ability in planning, execution, risk management, and quality assurance.
• Budget and resource management experience.

• Effective communication with stakeholders at all levels.
• Expertise in stakeholder management and conflict resolution.
• Understanding of change management principles.

• Adaptability and flexibility to changing project needs.
• Location preference: Princeton (majority of project members are based here).
• Experience in the insurance industry (7+ years) is a plus.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of Azure DevOps (8+ years).
• SuccessFactors product knowledge (Employee Central, EC Payroll) and integration expertise.
• Understanding of SAP ecosystem and data migration strategies.
• Familiarity with data cleansing and quality processes.