Project Manager - UKG

Why UKG:

At UKG, the work you do matters. The code you ship, the decisions you make, and the care you show a customer all add up to real impact. Today, tens of millions of workers start and end their days with our workforce operating platform. Helping people get paid, grow in their careers, and shape the future of their industries. That's what we do.

We never stop learning. We never stop challenging the norm. We push for better, and we celebrate the wins along the way. Here, you'll get flexibility that's real, benefits you can count on, and a team that succeeds together. Because at UKG, your work matters-and so do you.

About the Role

As a Project Manager at UKG, you'll be at the heart of delivering exceptional workforce management solutions for our clients. You bring strong communication and presentation skills, thrive in complex environments, and know how to build trusted relationships that drive success.

You'll manage multiple projects of varying size, scope, and complexity - always staying adaptable, agile, and focused on results. From timelines and budgets to stakeholder engagement, you'll ensure every project meets client expectations and delivers measurable value.

What You'll Do

• Lead workforce management implementations across multiple locations and environments.
• Define project scope, develop and maintain detailed plans, and monitor progress to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.
• Be the main point of contact for clients - managing expectations and fostering strong relationships.
• Partner with cross-functional teams, including consultants, support, and engineering, to align on goals and deliver outcomes.
• Oversee the full project lifecycle: requirements gathering, quality delivery, testing, deployment, risk mitigation, and reporting.
• Prepare and present regular project updates, including status reports and executive briefings.
• Proactively manage escalations and lead senior stakeholder discussions.
• Build trusted advisor relationships with clients and identify opportunities to add value.

• 2-5 years managing enterprise-level, multi-workstream project deployments either in a project manager or senior project coordinator role.
• Proven track record delivering software implementation projects end to end.
• Workforce management experience highly regarded.

• Confident managing multiple projects while maintaining strategic focus.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management capability.
• Excellent organisational, time management, and communication skills - comfortable presenting to executives.
• Proficiency with MS Project, Excel, SharePoint, PowerPoint, and Visio.
• Calm under pressure, adaptable, and solutions-focused.
• Skilled in prioritisation, issue and risk management.

• PMP or PRINCE2 preferred.

• Tertiary qualifications in Business, IT, or a related field advantageous.