[Remote] Implementation Project Manager - UKG Ready

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. TalentPro is a company that delivers comprehensive payroll, HR, and time management solutions across the United States. The Implementation Project Manager will lead client implementations, manage multiple projects, and ensure successful delivery while fostering a collaborative team environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead end‑to‑end implementations for mid‑market payroll and HRIS clients, from kickoff through go‑live and transition to ongoing support
• Manage 8-10 concurrent client projects, adjusting scope and oversight based on complexity and size
• Create and maintain detailed project plans, timelines, milestones, and dependencies
• Serve as the primary point of accountability for project delivery—ensuring timelines, scope, and quality standards are met
• Facilitate client discovery, set clear expectations, and drive accountability for client deliverables
• Provide consistent, transparent communication through weekly status updates, risk logs, and stakeholder touchpoints
• Proactively identify risks, issues, and scope changes; apply sound judgment and mitigation strategies to keep projects on track
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of Implementation Consultants responsible for Payroll, Time & Labor, and HR configurations
• Balance delegation with oversight ensuring work is completed accurately, on time, and aligned with best practices
• Provide performance feedback, support skill development, and encourage ownership and growth within the team
• Foster a collaborative team environment grounded in trust, accountability, and high standards
• Partner with internal stakeholders to improve implementation methodologies, documentation, tools, and workflows
• Help evolve project management and implementation practices in a growing, fast‑moving organization
• Apply critical thinking to ambiguous or evolving situations—bringing structure without over‑engineering
• Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement, curiosity, and shared learning

Skills

• Proven success in project management, ideally in payroll, HRIS, or service‑bureau environments
• People leadership or team supervisory experience, with demonstrated success developing others
• Experience managing client‑facing software or platform implementations, preferably with shorter (6-8 week) implementation cycles
• Strong understanding UKG Ready, including payroll, time & labor, and/or HR implementations strongly preferred
• Proficiency with project management tools (e.g., Monday.com, Asana, or similar)
• Excellent project planning, prioritization, and execution skills
• Strong client communication skills with the ability to explain complex topics clearly and confidently
• Proven ability to think critically, assess tradeoffs, and make sound decisions in dynamic environments
• Analytical, solutions‑oriented mindset with a focus on root cause analysis
• Comfortable balancing strategic thinking with hands‑on execution
• Ability to lead through influence, accountability, and clarity - internally and externally
• Strong understanding UKG Ready, including payroll, time & labor, and/or HR implementations strongly preferred
• Project management certification

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 401k/profit-sharing
• Paid time off and holidays
• Flexible work arrangements
• Paid parental leave
• 100% remote work environment (U.S.-based; Central, Mountain, Pacific Time zones preferred)

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