ADP Lyric Implementation Project Manager

Project Manager & Lyric SME

Spencer Thomas Group (STG) is currently looking to add to our team of consultants under our HCM Project Management Practice. Our client is migrating from ADP Enterprise V5 to ADP Lyric. They are looking for a client-side Project Manager & Lyric SME to partner with Client and ADP teams throughout project.

Responsibilities:

Project Management

• Support data and business requirements gathering
• Plan, schedule, and monitor client-assigned tasks and deliverables as defined within the ADP implementation project plan
• Confirm project plan's alignment with organizational needs and requirements
• Provide guidance and feedback to assist client with change management approach
• Identify risks; develop and manage risk mitigation plans in conjunction with Client team and ADP implementation project manager
• Recommend tactical decisions that align with client objectives
• Work with client to plan for dual maintenance requirements
• Work with client and ADP team to confirm appropriate system training is completed by all users
• Connect with Client vendors regarding integration requirements, setup, testing and client approval
• Identify risks; develop and manage risk mitigation plans in conjunction with client and ADP Project Manager

ADP Lyric Expertise

• Provide Lyric subject matter expertise in support of project
• Review client business structure and HR Operations processes, gathering data cross-functionally as needed
• Assist with completion of data mapping documents and validation strategy, including integrations and crosswalk data mapping where needed
• Advise on data governance and readiness, including guidance on data cleanup and standardization
• Support data validation, including mapping of additional data elements as needed, employing available tools to streamline process of identifying variances
• Support dual maintenance requirements, leveraging automated tools where possible
• Assist client team with development of workflows, hierarchy, and features to support employee lifecycle management
• Assist with setup of module features to confirm best utilization
• Collaborate with client to conduct appropriate system testing, including functions, integrations and UAT
• Advise on reporting strategy, assist in identifying custom reporting needs – collaborate with ADP and Client to confirm report requirements and ensure accurate report output is delivered as expected
• Support go-live deliverables for client success, including hyper-care period (two pay periods)
• Provide project updates in the format mutually agreeable with the Client

Required Qualification(s):

• Lyric Implementation Project Management experience
• Work in team environment with client/vendor and other STG consultants
• Holistic view of organizational structures
• Ability to be a resource to qualified team
• Identify knowledge gaps in processes and communicate effectively

Preferred Qualification(s):

• Enterprise to Lyric experience a plus
• Familiarity with WFM is a plus

Duration:

This is a project-based consulting opportunity with a late October start date. Initial duration through July of 2026, with the possibility of extending. Level of Effort: Remote, Part-time, 16-30 hours per week Working Hours: US based - PST time zone preferred

Spencer Thomas Group (STG) is a Professional Services firm that delivers comprehensive business solutions worldwide. Whether it's Global Payroll & Human Capital Management, Organizational Change Management, Enterprise Service Management, or Program and Project Management services, our human-centric methodology RightFIT, delivers extraordinary Customer and Employee digital experiences that advances business priorities.