Position Summary:
The Professional Services Project Manager is responsible for leading the planning, execution, and delivery of client-focused projects within the HRIS (Human Resources Information System) technology field. This role involves close collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, providing leadership and guidance to project teams to achieve client objectives. The Project Manager will be vital in managing multiple projects, enhancing client satisfaction, and driving continuous improvement within the professional services team. This Project Manager may also be assigned to manage internal HCM Unlocked projects as part of their overall portfolio.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Project Planning and Management: Develop detailed project plans, including resource allocation, timelines, and milestones, ensuring alignment with client objectives and expectations.
Team Leadership: Lead cross-functional project teams, providing direction, support, and clear guidance to ensure team members understand project goals and responsibilities.
Signoff: Ensure signoff by primary stakeholders (client, HCM Unlocked, Vendor, Project teams) at defined stage gates of the project.
Handle change management processes, communicating and managing any scope, budget, or timeline deviations?effectively.
Facilitate meetings, including client reviews, internal team meetings, and post-project lessons learned.
Conduct post-project evaluations to identify areas of improvement and ensure the project achieves the desired outcomes.
Act as the main point of contact for client project-related inquiries and escalations.
Develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, both internally and externally.
Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities):
Strong understanding of HRIS platforms (e.g., Paycor, Paylocity, ADP, Workday, UKG, Kronos, SuccessFactors, etc.) and project management methodologies
Experience working with project management tools (e.g., Smartsheet, MS Office, Asana, Monday.com, etc.)
Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills
Experience working with private equity clients is preferred
Compensation & Benefits:
The salary range for this position is $95,000-$105,000 per year. This range is based on relevant experience, skills, qualifications, and market data, and represents our good faith estimate at the time of posting. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, and life), voluntary benefits, pet insurance, retirement plan, and PTO.
Our commitment to an inclusive workplace:
HCM Unlocked is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to maintaining a workplace that is free from harassment and discrimination of any kind. We value and respect the unique differences of our employees, recognizing that diversity fosters innovation, drives curiosity, and contributes to the overall success of our organization.
We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws or regulations. HCM Unlocked is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities to ensure equal access to employment opportunities.
HCM Unlocked participates in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program.
