Akkodis

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Akkodis is seeking a Sr. Project Manager for a 12-month contract job with a client in Dearborn, MI (4 days onsite, 1-day WFH). Project Management Own end-to-end delivery planning, including risk, issue, and change management for modernized workforce management solutions—specifically WorkForce Software configuration. Develop detailed project plans outlining what work needs to be done, when, and by whom. Coordinate delivery timing across multiple project teams, ensuring seamless data flow between WFS, HRIS, and Payroll systems. Pay Range: $65-$68/hr. The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors. Job Summary • The Timekeeping Modernization Product Group delivers and supports critical systems for managing time, absence, and workforce management functions essential for paying hourly. Our objective is to modernize these systems, improve long-term sustainability by reducing technology complexity, introducing industry-standard capabilities, and simplifying business processes. • In this hybrid Project/Product Manager role, you will own the "how" while shaping the "what"—driving end-to-end delivery of WorkForce Software (WFS) while contributing to the product vision that will modernize how it manages its hourly workforce. • You'll leverage advanced skills in Jira, SharePoint, MS Teams, and Microsoft 365 to own delivery planning while contributing to product vision, roadmaps, and backlog management. The position requires strong attention to detail and the ability to synthesize complex information into concise updates for technical and executive audiences. Key Responsibilities • Project Management Own end-to-end delivery planning, including risk, issue, and change management for modernized workforce management solutions—specifically WorkForce Software configuration. Develop detailed project plans outlining what work needs to be done, when, and by whom. Coordinate delivery timing across multiple project teams, ensuring seamless data flow between WFS, HRIS, and Payroll systems. • Provide executive-level timeline reports (e.g., Gantt charts), including parallel run schedules and system cutover plans. Follow change control management protocols for system upgrades and configuration shifts. Product Management Collaborate with Product Management leadership and Business Owners to understand needs, validate solutions, and translate strategic ideas into measurable specifications and requirement documentation. Contribute to product vision, strategy, and functional/non-functional roadmaps for the Timekeeping Modernization portfolio. • Own and prioritize the product backlog, ensuring success of integrated products across WFS, HRIS, and Payroll systems. Validate that sagas and epics are broken into clear, concise, complete, and testable user stories or tasks. Communication & Governance Drive Program and Project Governance, bridging technical developers and business-side Timekeeping Modernization and Payroll leads. • Lead L3 project status meetings and prepare support documents for L2 and L1 governance meetings, capturing notes, follow-ups, and next steps. Assign actions and decisions on cross-project/program dependencies, particularly regarding vendor management, third-party software integration, data migration, and system integration milestones. Agile Leadership & Continuous Improvement Champion: Agile methodologies and lead daily stand-ups. • Own Agile ceremony artifacts for sprint prioritization, release management, and communications. Participate in strategic roadmap discussions, stakeholder alignment sessions, and requirements prioritization. Skills Required: Software Development Lifecycle, Workforce Management, Problem Solving, Technical Analysis, Cross-functional, Program Analysis, Program Manage PM's & Projects, Program manager, Program Management, Project Documentation, Project Management, Project Manager, Project Planning, Jira, Budgets/Timing, Financial Reporting Experience Required: Specialist Exp: 6 years in IT; 3 years in Program Mgmt., Expert in Proj Mgr Education Required: Bachelor's Degree Education Preferred: Additional Safety Training/Licensing/Personal Protection Requirements: If you are interested in this role, then please click APPLY NOW. For other opportunities available at Akkodis, or any questions, feel free to contact me at shweta.ojha@akkodisgroup.com Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, an EAP program, commuter benefits, and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs that are direct hires to a client. To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visit https://www.akkodis.com/en/privacy-policy. The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable: · The California Fair Chance Act · Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance · Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers · San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance<