Project Manager (HRIS/UKG)

DescriptionKforce has a client that is seeking a Project Manager (HRIS/UKG) in Grapevine, TX.Summary:Our client is looking for an individual to lead project teams and be responsible for end-to-end project management across all functions. This will include definition and scoping of projects, alignment with business sponsors and key stakeholders, project execution, and communication of status and risks. The position will focus on providing key inputs into the design and planning of Client programs and projects and will manage a team of resources to establish consistent methodology and excellence in execution. The incumbent must communicate with business users to define specific needs. You will create business requirements, project objectives/milestones, and schedules and oversee quality control throughout the entire project.Responsibilities:* Accountable for helping to manage the HRIS (UKG) implementation of defined engagements across all North American affiliate companies* Develop detailed plans for the delivery, identification, and management of program resources in a matrixed environment* Manage and coach a team that will make process changes to improve project execution efficiency and scalability* Identify and partner with key business users from dealers, divisions, and affiliate organizations to derive project needs that will enhance operations and systems* Develop and maintain work plans that consider strategic goals, priorities, milestones, time estimates, task sequencing and critical paths while at the same time determining what tasks can be performed concurrently* Ensures the timely and quality development of all deliverables for programs/projects* Create a consistent methodology to track and maintain future enhancements as additional requirements are added unexpectedly to a projectRequirements* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or Information Technology at an accredited university; PMI Certification and/or Six Sigma training is good to have* 7-10 years of direct program/project management with supervisory experience* 7-10 years of Program/Project Manager experience delivering projects in complex global environments* Experience working on projects related to HRIS (specifically UKG), Supply Chain, SAP, Product Support or Web Applications* Experience in strategic planning and execution* Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey technical concepts to a non-technical audience* Strong leadership, management, and negotiation skills with the ability to be assertive before project tasks and go-live dates are late* Must be able to thoroughly assess projects eliminating or minimizing scope creep* Proven ability to be effective in a mission-driven environment* Able to document complex requirements in a uniform and logical format that's easily understood by both business and technical groups using basic tools like MS Office, Visio, Lucid Charts, and SmartsheetsJob TypeContractCompensation68 - $75