Senior Project Manager / PeopleSoft Workforce Administration (WFA) / Remote / US-Based
Our client is a higher education organization. Based out of Remote (US-Based), they are looking to hire a Senior Project Manager - PeopleSoft Workforce Administration (WFA) on a Contract basis.
This is an exciting opportunity to lead a large-scale PeopleSoft HCM Workforce Administration and Mass Compensation initiative that will have enterprise-wide impact. The ideal candidate will bring deep experience leading PeopleSoft HCM Workforce Administration, HR, Payroll, and Compensation projects while partnering with executive stakeholders, business teams, and technical resources. This role offers the chance to drive a highly visible initiative from planning through deployment while working in a complex enterprise environment with strong potential for contract extension.
Contract Duration: 12+ Months Required Skills & Experience 8-10+ years of project management experience leading enterprise application initiatives
5+ years managing PeopleSoft HCM projects in large, complex organizations
Demonstrated experience delivering Workforce Administration (WFA) implementations or enhancements
Experience managing HR, Payroll, Benefits, and cross-functional stakeholder relationships
Proven success leading requirements, design, testing, deployment, and change management activities
Strong executive communication, governance, risk management, and issue resolution skills
Experience managing project budgets, schedules, vendors, dependencies, and resource plans
Demonstrated ability to lead complex enterprise initiatives, anticipate downstream impacts, manage risks and dependencies, and drive projects to successful execution
Knowledge of PeopleSoft HCM Workforce Administration business processes and functionality
Knowledge of HR, Payroll, Benefits, Compensation, and Position Management processes
Strong project planning, scheduling, budgeting, forecasting, and resource management skills
Strong stakeholder management, facilitation, communication, and problem-solving skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently in a complex environment
Desired Skills & Experience Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, Computer Science, Human Resources, Project Management, or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Master's degree preferred
PMP, PMI-ACP, Certified Scrum Master (CSM), or other relevant project management certification preferred
Experience leading PeopleSoft Mass Compensation or compensation-related initiatives
Knowledge of Job Data, Compensation, Position Management, and effective-dated transactions
Experience supporting payroll-impacting releases and downstream integration activities
PeopleSoft HCM 9.2 experience in large enterprise environments
Higher education, public sector, healthcare, or unionized workforce experience
Experience managing multiple concurrent workstreams within a complex portfolio
What You Will Be Doing
Tech Breakdown PeopleSoft HCM
Workforce Administration (WFA)
Mass Compensation
HR & Payroll Processes
Benefits Administration
Position Management
SDLC Methodologies
Change Management
Project Governance
Daily Responsibilities Lead enterprise PeopleSoft HCM initiatives focused on Workforce Administration and compensation-related processes
Manage project delivery from initiation through deployment, stabilization, and project closure
Develop and manage project plans, schedules, milestones, budgets, and resource allocations
Facilitate project governance, steering committees, status reporting, and executive communications
Manage project scope, risks, issues, assumptions, dependencies, and decision tracking
Coordinate requirements gathering, design reviews, testing activities, deployment readiness, and cutover planning
Partner with HR, Payroll, Technical, Security, Integration, vendor, and business teams to achieve project objectives
Ensure project deliverables meet quality standards, business requirements, and organizational goals
Drive stakeholder alignment and remove obstacles impacting project success and delivery timelines
Oversee vendor performance, contract deliverables, and consultant accountability
You will receive the following benefits: Medical Insurance - Four medical plans to choose from for you and your family
Dental & Orthodontia Benefits
Vision Benefits
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Voluntary Life Insurance, Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance
Hospital Indemnity Insurance
401(k) including match with pre and post-tax options
Paid Sick Time Leave
Legal and Identity Protection Plans
Pre-tax Commuter Benefit
529 College Saver Plan
Motion Recruitment Partners (MRP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under MRP's Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.