HR Implementation Project Manager

Contract (12 months)Hudson Yards, NY or RemoteKey ResponsibilitiesProject Delivery & Execution: Owns day to day responsibility for technology project deliverables across all phases of system implementation, from planning through deployment and stabilization. Define project governance and manage all aspects of a project life cycle to bring about the desired outcomes (includes Project initiation, Stakeholder management, Development, UAT, Test, Implementation, Change management, Production validation) Develop and manage detailed project plans, schedules, milestones, dependencies, and work breakdown structures for technology activities. Track and report project status, risks, issues, dependencies, and to sponsors and governance forums on a regular cadence.Stakeholder & Cross Functional Coordination Partners with HR Talent Acquisition, HR Digital Strategy, Corporate Technology, Finance and vendor(s) to ensure alignment between business requirements and technical solutions. Facilitate effective communication across IT, shared services, infrastructure, and business teams to support successful system delivery.System Implementation Governance Ensure system implementations follow established processes, project management disciplines, controls, and governance models. Coordinate activities related to system configuration, integrations, testing, cutover planning, deployment, and post implementation support.Risk, Issue & Dependency Management Identify, assess, and manage project risks, issues, and interdependencies; develop and execute mitigation and contingency plans in partnership with technology and business owners. Proactively escalate risks and issues to ensure timely resolution and minimal impact to delivery timelines.Required Qualifications 5+ years of experience managing technology projects or system implementations, preferably in complex enterprise environments. Demonstrated experience delivering system implementations involving multiple technical teams, vendors, and stakeholders. Strong knowledge project governance, and project management best practices. Proficient using Smartsheet, Jira Align, Jira, SharePoint, ServiceNow and other software for projects and task management. Proficient using tools such as Visio, Mural, Miro, Smart Draw or Lucid Cart for process mapping. PMP, Agile, or similar project management certification. Change Management experience. Oracle and Workday knowledge. Delivering Transformation initiatives Experience supporting HR Business a plus Strong leadership, organization, and communication skills Ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders Proven ability to manage ambiguity and drive execution across cross functional teams Detail oriented with strong risk and issue management capabilities Excellent problem-solving analytical capabilities with strong attention to detail