Project Manager III (HR Systems)

We are seeking a Project Manager III to work up to 4 days onsite on a client project in Newport Beach, CA. No 3rd party candidates will be considered for this role. The role is W2 hourly with Roth Staffing (Ledgent Tech is a division of Roth Staffing), with all work taking place for our client.

Pay Rate: $75.00 - $82.50/hr.

Job Start Date - 8/3/26

Job End Date - 2/26/27 - could be extended

Job Description -

As a contract Sr Project Manager, you'll play a key role in supporting HR related projects related to data, people, processes, and technologies.

How you will make an impact:

• This role will Lead the delivery of enterprise HR technology platforms, including candidate‑facing and employee‑facing solutions, from design through global rollout.
• Work closely with diverse project teams (matrixed org), maintaining project schedules and all supporting documents to ensure program/project is delivered within scope, schedule, cost, and specifications and to the satisfaction of stakeholders and sponsors.
• Lead and influence senior stakeholders across multiple levels including VP, AVP & Directors, while balancing global standards with regional needs in a matrixed operating model.
• Establish, analyze, and maintain scope, project plans, resources, report progress as required, generate risk assessments, escalate issues, facilitate project review presentations and meetings related to the projects/programs involving multiple stakeholders.
• Create and maintain platform roadmaps (Epics, Features, dependencies), aligning HR technology delivery with business outcomes and enterprise priorities.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define and prioritize Epics and Features based on business value and impact.
• Track progress and ensure that the roadmap is updated regularly to reflect changes in priorities and scope.
• Serves as a liaison between Corporate and other Divisional teams; Develop, foster, and manage relationships with project/program sponsor(s) to influence effective decision making across the enterprise.
• Support change management at the organizational level.

The experience you will bring:

• 7-10 years progressive experience in project/program management skills, techniques and methodology (Waterfall & Agile)
• Demonstrated experience applying Agile delivery in enterprise HR technology implementations, including hybrid Agile/Waterfall models, vendor‑led Agile teams, and phased global rollouts.
• Strong understanding of Agile principles and practices, and ability to coach teams on Agile adoption and continuous improvement.
• Experience delivering HR technology initiatives across multiple functional domains (e.g. Talent Acquisition, HR Operations, Total Rewards), with the ability to transfer domain knowledge and delivery patterns between programs.
• Strong analytical skills to assess the impact of new features and changes on the overall project timeline and deliverables.
• Must possess excellent interpersonal skills, exhibit poise and exercise diplomacy in communication, ability to influence others toward consensus, conflict management and decision-making, and to direct work for project office colleagues.
• Must be a self-starter, have demonstrated experience in a lead role, be well organized, able to coordinate multiple work streams, effectively managing their time and be a strong leader who can adapt rapidly to new developments and changing priorities.
• Experience comprehending, explaining, and executing various areas of Human Resources, e.g., talent acquisition, HR Operations, Compensation, etc.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams - including IT and third-party vendors.
• Proficiency in using Agile project management tools like Jira, Trello, or Azure DevOps.
• Highly skilled in MS productivity tools (SharePoint, MS Teams, PowerPoint, Excel), and other presentation and other collaboration tools such as Smartsheet, and Planview.
• Strong in critical thinking, data analysis and reporting, risk and controls, and process improvement.
• Background in strategic management and/or management consulting advantageous.
• A bachelor's degree in a related field.

What will make you stand out:

• MBA, PMP and/or Agile certifications, or other relevant study.
• Experience delivering large‑scale HR technology programs that serve as a foundation for subsequent cross‑HR initiatives.

Experience implementing Workday.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.