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Lead Services Project Manager - Manufacturing

AT UKG
UKG

Lead Services Project Manager - Manufacturing

Remote

Company Overview

With 80,000 customers across 150 countries, UKG is the largest U.S.-based private software company in the world. And we're only getting started. Ready to bring your bold ideas and collaborative mindset to an organization that still has so much more to build and achieve? Read on.

At UKG, you get more than just a job. You get to work with purpose. Our team of U Krewers are on a mission to inspire every organization to become a great place to work through our award-winning HR technology built for all.

Here, we know that you're more than your work. That's why our benefits help you thrive personally and professionally, from wellness programs and tuition reimbursement to U Choose - a customizable expense reimbursement program that can be used for more than 200+ needs that best suit you and your family, from student loan repayment, to childcare, to pet insurance. Our inclusive culture, active and engaged employee resource groups, and caring leaders value every voice and support you in doing the best work of your career. If you're passionate about our purpose - people -then we can't wait to support whatever gives you purpose. We're united by purpose, inspired by you.

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UKG is seeking an energetic, customer-focused Project Manager to implement our full suite UKG Pro WFM offering within our manufacturing vertical. A Project Manager is responsible for planning, managing, and leading a team to implement projects for our Enterprise customers. Manufacturing is one of our largest verticals boasting a vast array of customers both nationally and internationally. These clients range from automobiles, defense, food processing, mining, alternative energy, consumer goods, and electronics. We are in search of a team player and confident leader with experience in one or more of these spaces who has a passion for building relationships and delivering outstanding customer service. Qualified candidates will have experience managing multiple projects simultaneously, some with multiple phases.

Responsibilities:
• Provide Project Management expertise to successfully lead the project team through WFM implementations
• Coordinate and perform all phases of UKG's implementation methodology.
• Create, communicate, and manage detailed project plans
• Manage and drive issues to closure
• Identify, discuss, and mitigate project risks
• Set and manage expectations for project deliverables with the project team
• Manage changes to project scope, schedule and resources
• Prepare, coordinate, and lead meetings between customers and appropriate UKG Team members
• Ensure project signoffs and artifacts are completed
• Hold both customers and team members accountable for meeting their project commitments
• Effectively communicate with all project stakeholders from individual contributors to executives

Basic Qualifications:
• 5+ years of project management work experience
• Experience with the software implementation lifecycle is required
• Ability and willingness to travel when need (25%-30%)

Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience managing complex software implementations with external customers is preferred
• Strong leadership presence
• Excellent communication, customer service, and consulting skills
• Must be organized with time management skills to deliver on multiple tasks and projects under tight deadlines
• Ability to handle ambiguity and adapt to changing requirements, processes, tools, and resources
• PMP Certification preferred

Where we're going

UKG is on the cusp of something truly special. Worldwide, we already hold the #1 market share position for workforce management and the #2 position for human capital management. Tens of millions of frontline workers start and end their days with our software, with billions of shifts managed annually through UKG solutions today. Yet it's our AI-powered product portfolio designed to support customers of all sizes, industries, and geographies that will propel us into an even brighter tomorrow!

Equal Opportunity Employer

Ultimate Kronos Group is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive work environment. All qualified applicants will receive considerations for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, veteran status, and any other legally protected status under federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws.

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UKG participates in E-Verify. View the E-Verify posters here.

Disability Accommodation

For individuals with disabilities that need additional assistance at any point in the application and interview process, please email UKGCareers@ukg.com.

The pay range for this position is $99,800 to $143,450, however, base pay offered may vary depending on skills, experience, job-related knowledge and location. This position is also eligible for a short-term incentive and a long-term incentive as part of total compensation. Information about UKG's comprehensive benefits can be reviewed on our careers site at https://www.ukg.com/careers

Job ID: ukg-893379914791
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • FSA With Employer Contribution
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • On-Site Gym
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Casual Dress
    • Happy Hours
    • Company Outings
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Unlimited Paid Time Off
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Company Equity
    • Performance Bonus
    • Profit Sharing
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Internship Program