HR IT Program Manager in Jersey City
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POSITION TITLE: HR IT Project Manager
$100-$115/hr. W2
LOCATION: Preference is New Jersey but Charlotte is also an option for the right candidate
DURATION: 1 Year
******* WILL SHORTLIST ON TUESDAY MORNING (11/4/25)
The HR IT Project Manager will serve as the delivery lead for all technology components of a large scale, enterprise-wide HR Transformation initiative. This role will oversee the planning, coordination, and execution of IT-related initiatives - ensuring successful delivery of system implementations, integrations, and data-related activities. This role will partner closely with HR IT subject matter experts, HR and IT business leads, and external vendors to align technology delivery with the broader HR transformation strategy. The ideal candidate is a seasoned program/project manager with deep experience orchestrating complex HR technology initiatives across multiple platforms and stakeholder groups.
Key Responsibilities:
• Serve as the overall project manager for HR technology delivery, coordinating across all technical workstreams
• Partner with the overall HR Transformation Program Manager to align IT delivery timelines, scope, and dependencies with the broader HR program roadmap.
• Lead the project governance, planning, scheduling, and execution for HR IT deliverables, ensuring quality and timely completion.
• Manage and integrate the work of HR IT SMEs, internal IT teams, and third-party implementation partners.
• Oversee technical dependencies, environment management, and integration planning across multiple systems.
• Drive risk, issue, and change management for technology workstreams; escalate and resolve risks and issues in a timely manner.
• Ensure strong coordination between IT and HR teams to support system deployment and cutover.
• Monitor and report progress against plans, deliver executive updates, and ensure alignment with enterprise PMO standards.
• Support testing and deployment readiness activities, ensuring technology deliverables meet business and technical requirements.
• Champion delivery discipline, stakeholder communication, and proactive issue resolution across the HR IT landscape.
Key Qualifications:
• 10+ years of progressive project/program management experience with large, complex IT programs, ideally in HR technology.
• Strong track record overseeing technology delivery for HR systems including Workday.
• Experience managing cross-functional teams including IT, HR, data, integration, and vendor resources.
• Deep understanding of program governance, dependency management, and delivery lifecycle for enterprise systems.
• Proven ability to manage multiple vendors and implementation partners across a complex, global environment.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills—comfortable presenting to senior leadership.
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