UKG Project Manager

Overview

Remote
Depends on Experience
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - W2
Contract - 12 Month(s)

Skills

UKG Pro
UKG Dimensions
UKG Ready
Workforce Management
HRIS
Payroll
Timekeeping
Project Management (Agile/Waterfall)
Compliance (FMLA/ACA)
Stakeholder Communication
UAT
Change Management
PMP/CSM

Job Details

Job Title: UKG Project Manager
Location: Remote (Canada)
Duration/Term: Long-Term Contract


Job Summary:

The UKG Project Manager is accountable for leading the end-to-end implementation, migration, or enhancement of UKG (Ultimate Kronos Group) HR and Workforce Management solutions. This role interfaces across business, technical, and vendor teams to ensure timely, budget-aligned, and high-quality delivery of UKG Pro, Dimensions, and Ready projects. The position also manages stakeholder communication, drives compliance, and ensures user readiness through structured change management and training efforts.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage the full project lifecycle for UKG implementations and upgrades
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to define project scope, timelines, and deliverables
  • Develop and maintain project schedules, resource plans, risk registers, and communication plans
  • Act as the primary liaison between HR, Payroll, Timekeeping, and IT teams
  • Ensure adherence to UKG configuration standards, compliance, and data security policies
  • Lead stakeholder briefings, steering committee sessions, and project status meetings
  • Coordinate UAT, go-live planning, training, and post-production support
  • Oversee all documentation, including business requirements, change logs, and test plans
  • Partner with UKG support teams and system integrators throughout deployment


Required Skills & Qualifications:

  • Strong experience leading enterprise HCM or workforce management projects using UKG Pro, Dimensions, or Ready
  • Deep knowledge of HRIS, payroll processing, timekeeping, scheduling, and leave management functions
  • Expertise in project management methodologies: Agile, Waterfall, or Hybrid
  • Strong leadership, communication, and cross-functional coordination abilities
  • Experience delivering results across multiple industries, preferably retail, healthcare, or manufacturing
  • Certifications preferred: PMP, CSM, or equivalent


Preferred Qualifications:

  • Hands-on experience configuring or supporting UKG modules
  • Familiarity with FMLA, ACA, and other regulatory compliance in HR/Payroll
  • Experience with change management and user enablement strategies


Key Skills:

UKG Pro, UKG Dimensions, UKG Ready, Workforce Management, HRIS, Payroll, Timekeeping, Project Management (Agile/Waterfall), Compliance (FMLA/ACA), Stakeholder Communication, UAT, Change Management, PMP/CSM


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