Project Manager

XPT Software Australia Pty Ltd; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

XPT Software Australia Pty Ltd in Melbourne is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead Workforce Management initiatives, including Kronos-based deployments and upgrades.

The role requires PMP certification, strong stakeholder management, and capability to coordinate cross-functional and offshore teams to deliver on time and within budget.

Qualifications

• Experience leading end-to-end WFM projects.
• Strong governance, reporting and RAID management skills.
• Proven ability to manage stakeholders and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end Workforce Management projects from initiation to delivery.
• Manage scope, schedule, budget, risks, dependencies and resources.
• Coordinate with business, technical, vendors and offshore teams.

Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Leadership

Communication

Education

PMP Certification

Tools

Kronos Workforce Management

Workforce Dimensions

UKG

Job description

XPT Software Australia Pty Ltd | Contract

Project Manager

Melbourne, Australia | Posted on 09/07/2026

• XPT SoftwareAustralia PTY Ltd, incorporated in 2016, is a Software Services company
• XPT works with topclients across Australia in Banking, Insurance, Telecom,Retail, Energy, Mining and Manufacturingdomains.
• We have 120+technocrats in Australia working at our clientlocations.
• XPT SoftwareAustralia is part of group companies which has globalpresence across India & Europe.
• We have served100+ clients globally, fulfilling their onsite-offshoreneeds.

Job Description

Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced Project Manager with strong Workforce Management (WFM) experience to lead and manage workforce management technology projects. The ideal candidate will have PMP certification and experience managing complex projects involving Kronos Workforce Management or similar WFM platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end Workforce Management (WFM) projects from initiation through delivery.
• Manage project scope, schedule, budget, risks, dependencies, and resources.
• Coordinate with business stakeholders, technical teams, vendors, and offshore teams.
• Manage implementation, enhancement, integration, and upgrade projects involving Kronos Workforce Management.
• Work closely with business teams to understand workforce scheduling, timekeeping, attendance, rostering, and payroll requirements.
• Drive project governance, reporting, status updates, RAID management, and stakeholder communications.
• Identify and manage project risks, issues, dependencies, and change requests.
• Ensure successful delivery within agreed timelines, budget, and quality standards.
• Facilitate workshops, project meetings, steering committee meetings, and stakeholder discussions.
• Manage multiple workstreams and coordinate cross-functional teams.

Must-Have Skills

• Project Management experience with end-to-end delivery of complex projects.
• PMP Certification – mandatory/preferred.
• Strong stakeholder and client management skills.
• Experience with project planning, RAID management, governance, and reporting.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Experience working with technical, business, and offshore teams.

Nice to Have

• Kronos Workforce Central / Workforce Dimensions / UKG exposure.
• Experience with WFM implementations, upgrades, migrations, or integrations.
• Exposure to Time & Attendance, Scheduling, Rostering, Leave Management, and Payroll integration.
• Agile/Waterfall project delivery experience.
• Experience managing complex enterprise transformation programs.

Key Requirement

PMP Certified Project Manager with strong Workforce Management experience. Specialist experience in the WFM area is highly desirable, with good exposure to Kronos Workforce Management.