IT Project Manager - HRIS Implementation - Gateway HTP Project

Parsons•Newark, NY

About The Position

Parsons is seeking a project manager to lead enterprise software implementation and technology transformation projects across a client organization, initially focused on implementing a Human Resources Information System (HRIS). The role manages the full project lifecycle, including planning, requirements gathering, vendor coordination, system implementation, data migration, testing, training, organizational change management, deployment, and post-implementation support. The project manager works with business stakeholders, Information Technology, vendors, consultants, and executive leadership to deliver solutions that improve operational efficiency, data quality, user experience, and business performance. The position is client-facing and does not support development or implementation of Parsons’ internal IT systems. While the initial assignment is the HRIS implementation, the role may lead additional enterprise software and business transformation projects as organizational priorities evolve. It is part of Parsons’ Critical Infrastructure team, which plans, designs, builds, and modernizes infrastructure, with a focus on improving communities, mobility, sustainability, and resiliency.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Information Systems, Business Administration, Project Management, Human Resources, or a related field.
10+ years of project management experience leading business application or enterprise software implementation projects.
Experience managing the complete software implementation lifecycle, including requirements, configuration, integration, data migration, testing, deployment, and stabilization.
Experience managing vendors, consultants, and cross-functional teams.
Experience with project governance, risk management, schedule management, and executive-level status reporting.
Strong written, verbal, facilitation, and presentation skills.
Leadership and accountability across complex, cross-functional initiatives.
Strong organization, prioritization, and time management.
Analytical thinking and structured problem-solving.
Ability to translate business needs into clear project requirements and deliverables.
Ability to communicate effectively with technical, functional, vendor, and executive stakeholders.
Collaborative working style and ability to influence without direct authority.
Adaptability and ability to manage multiple software initiatives as priorities evolve.

Nice To Haves

PMP or comparable project management certification.
Agile, Scrum, or hybrid project management experience or certification.
Experience implementing an HRIS/HCM platform such as UKG, Workday, SAP SuccessFactors, Oracle HCM, HiBob, ADP Workforce Now, or a comparable enterprise platform.
Experience implementing ERP, financial, governance, compliance, asset management, workflow automation, or other enterprise SaaS solutions.
Experience in public sector, transportation, infrastructure, construction, or another regulated environment.
Experience with organizational change management and user adoption practices.

Responsibilities

Lead enterprise software implementation projects from initiation through production deployment, stabilization, and transition to operational support.
Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, budgets, resource plans, risk registers, issue logs, decision logs, and status reports.
Manage project scope, timelines, deliverables, dependencies, and stakeholder expectations.
Facilitate project meetings, steering committee meetings, workshops, and executive briefings.
Monitor and communicate project status, risks, issues, decisions, and mitigation strategies.
Lead implementation of the organization’s Human Resources Information System.
Coordinate activities among Human Resources, Payroll, Benefits, Information Technology, Finance, Procurement, and external vendors.
Oversee requirements gathering, solution design, configuration reviews, testing, training, deployment, and post-go-live support.
Manage data conversion and integration efforts with existing systems.
Ensure organizational readiness and adoption of new processes and technology.
Coordinate cross-functional business process improvement and system modernization initiatives, applying consistent project governance and implementation practices.
Serve as the primary project liaison with software vendors, implementation partners, and consultants.
Track vendor deliverables, milestones, staffing commitments, contractual obligations, and acceptance criteria.
Coordinate issue resolution, escalation, and decision-making; support contract compliance, deliverable review, and project closeout.
Coordinate system integrations, data cleansing, mapping, conversion, validation, and migration activities.
Work with technical and functional resources to ensure solution quality, security, performance, and alignment with business requirements.
Plan and coordinate system, integration, user acceptance, and applicable parallel testing; coordinate defect remediation and go-live readiness reviews.
Work with vendors on project communication, stakeholder engagement, and organizational change management plans.
Coordinate training, documentation, knowledge transfer, and user readiness activities.
Support adoption of new systems and business processes across affected departments.
Facilitate transition from implementation to operational ownership and support.