Head of Project Management

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Project Manager WA, US
Job Description The Client is seeking an experienced, PMP-certified Project Manager with a strong background in Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability (STD), Long-Term Disability (LTD), and Benefits Administration.
The ideal candidate will have extensive experience leading enterprise software implementations and managing complex projects within the ADP and UKG ecosystems, including Workforce Now (WFN).
This individual will be responsible for leading end-to-end implementation initiatives, coordinating cross-functional teams, managing project scope and timelines, and supporting system integrations and API implementations.
Lead end-to-end project management for enterprise software implementation and benefits administration initiatives.
Manage projects involving Life Insurance, STD, LTD, and other employee benefit programs.
Drive implementation activities across platforms including ADP, UKG, and Workforce Now (WFN).
Develop and manage project plans, schedules, milestones, risks, dependencies, and resource requirements.
Partner with business stakeholders, benefits teams, technical teams, vendors, and external clients to gather requirements and ensure successful project delivery.
Lead project meetings, status reporting, stakeholder communications, and executive-level updates.
Manage project scope and ensure alignment between business requirements, technical solutions, and implementation objectives.
Coordinate and oversee API and system integration implementations between benefits, HR, payroll, and third-party platforms.
Identify project risks and issues, develop mitigation strategies, and drive resolution.
Support testing, implementation, deployment, and post-production stabilization activities.
Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and in accordance with established quality standards and project management methodologies.
Apply PMP-based project management principles, including governance, change management, risk management, and stakeholder management.
PMP certification is required.
Extensive experience as a Project Manager leading enterprise software implementation projects.
Strong domain experience in Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability (STD), Long-Term Disability (LTD), and Benefits Administration.
Experience with UKG and/or UKG Workforce Now (WFN) implementations.
Experience managing API implementation and system integration projects.
Strong understanding of HR, payroll, benefits, and employee data integrations.
Proven ability to manage multiple stakeholders, vendors, technical teams, and business partners.
Excellent communication, leadership, organizational, and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to manage complex projects in a fast-paced, enterprise environment.
Experience managing global or large-scale enterprise software implementations.
Strong knowledge of Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid project management methodologies.
Experience with data migration, testing, system configuration, and production deployment activities.
Required Skills PMP certification is required. Extensive experience as a Project Manager leading enterprise software implementation projects. Strong domain experience in Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability (STD), Long-Term Disability (LTD), and Benefits Administration. Experience with UKG and/or UKG Workforce Now (WFN) implementations. Experience managing API implementation and system integration projects. Strong understanding of HR, payroll, benefits, and employee data integrations. Proven ability to manage multiple stakeholders, vendors, technical teams, and business partners. Excellent communication, leadership, organizational, and stakeholder management skills. Ability to manage complex projects in a fast-paced, enterprise environment.

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