Senior Project Manager

Job Title: Senior Project Manager – HR Technology
Client Industry: Information Technology
Location: Chicago, Illinois (Hybrid, 2–3 days per week onsite)
Employment Type: Full-time (40 hours/week, Contract)

Position Summary:
Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead key initiatives related to the implementation and optimization of multiple HR technology solutions. The organization has recently deployed a new enterprise HRIS platform and is preparing to roll out several additional modules to enhance functionality and efficiency.

This is a unique opportunity for a seasoned project leader to step into a dynamic and evolving environment, assess the current state of operations, and lead the successful execution of strategic HR system initiatives.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead the discovery, planning, and execution phases of upcoming HR technology implementations.
• Collaborate with business and technical stakeholders to define project scope, timelines, deliverables, and success metrics.
• Conduct a current-state assessment of existing HR systems and workflows to inform project strategy.
• Bring clarity and structure to complex, fast-paced environments with competing priorities.
• Act as the primary liaison between internal functional teams, IT, software vendors, and third-party implementation partners.
• Manage project timelines, budgets, risk mitigation strategies, change controls, and comprehensive status reporting.
• Align project goals with the broader HR technology roadmap and digital transformation strategy.

Minimum Skills, Knowledge, and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, Human Resources, or a related field. Master’s degree (MBA, MIS, etc.) preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in project management.  A focus on enterprise systems, HRIS, or ERP implementation is a plus.
• PMP certification preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex, cross-functional projects with multiple stakeholders and integrated systems.
  Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to bring structure to evolving or unstructured environments.
• Must be located within commuting distance of the corporate office and available to work onsite 2–3 days per week.