Project Manager, Implementation

ADP; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global provider of workforce solutions is hiring a Project Manager, Implementation in Toronto, Ontario. In this role, you will manage complex client implementations, ensuring on-time delivery and client satisfaction. The ideal candidate will have PMP certification and 5-8 years of project management experience. This position involves strong client interaction, project planning, and team leadership, promoting a supportive workplace culture with various benefits.

Benefits

Mental health support

Ongoing training and development

Flexibility in work-life balance

Global networking opportunities

Qualifications

• PMP certification is required.
• 5-8 years of project management experience.
• Familiar with Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC).
• Strong leadership and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage project delivery for client implementations.
• Serve as the Subject Matter Expert and manage project plans.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders and team members.
• Assist in evolving PMO best practices.

Skills

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Influencing skills

Education

University graduate

Tools

Project management tools

Job description

Overview

ADP is hiring a Project Manager, Implementation.

Are you looking to grow your career in a stable, dynamic environment with plenty of opportunities to progress?

• Are you a continuous learner who embraces ongoing training, development, and mentorship opportunities?
• Are you looking to be yourself in a culture that values equity, inclusion, and belonging and creates a safe space for diverse perspectives and insights?

If so, this may be an opportunity for you. Read on and decide for yourself.

As a Project Manager, Implementation, you will lead projects within and across our businesses by combining analytical and management skills to ensure their completion - on time, within scope, and within budget.

Every day, you will partner with clients to learn and understand their business needs; analyze existing systems, interface requirements, and business processes; and guide and drive clients towards the best solution for their unique business needs.

To thrive in this role, you must be comfortable working in a metrics-driven environment. You are eager to learn and adapt well to change. You have a way with clients that builds rapport, establishes trust, and shines with professionalism. Over the phone and in writing, your communication style is clear and easy for our clients to understand and take action on. As a result, your client satisfaction scores make you proud. Pace should not scare you.

Responsibilities

What you can expect on a typical day:

• Manage projects. You’ll manage project delivery and execution for large, complex client implementations from initial project identification to hand-off to the Client Service Delivery team. You will be accountable for planning, managing, leading, and motivating a cross-functional team to implement projects in support of ADP Sales.
• Serve as the Subject Matter Expert. You’ll lead and manage comprehensive project plans and identify risks and issues. You will manage resources utilizing the Implementation PMO standard PM best practices and methodology.
• Partner internally. You’ll communicate with project stakeholders including the ADP leadership team and client project teams and will transfer your PM knowledge/skills to other members of the Implementation team.
• Build and maintain relationships. You\'ll manage strong, healthy relationships with stakeholders, project teams, and external vendors ensuring that project delivery expectations are clearly defined and met. You will build and maintain a referenceable customer relationship.
• You’ll assist in the continuous evolution of the PMO best practices and coach/mentor members of the Implementation team.
• You’ll develop and maintain all project documentation (Project Plan, Issue and Action Logs, Risk Management, Project Status Report, Lessons Learned, Post Implementation Reviews, etc.)

Qualifications

TO SUCCEED IN THIS ROLE: Required Qualifications

• PMP certification is required.
• 5-8 years of demonstrated project management experience with proven knowledge of project management methodologies and project management tools.
• University graduate, or equivalent work experience.
• Familiar with all phases of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC).
• Strong influencing skills, interpersonal skills, and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated and proven leadership skills, excellent decision making, and problem-solving skills.

Bonus Points for these: Preferred Qualifications

Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) or Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification is a plus.

Benefits

YOU'LL LOVE WORKING HERE BECAUSE YOU CAN:

• Focus on your mental health and well-being. We take care of one another and offer support for your well-being… because healthy associates are happy ones.
• Join a company committed to giving back and generating a lasting, positive impact on the communities in which we work and live.
• Knowledge to help you grow. Ongoing training and development opportunities and a tuition reimbursement program, for even the most insatiable learner.
• Innovate. Problem-solve. Shape the future of work with people you like.
• Balance work and personal time. Flexibility to integrate work more easily into your everyday life.
• Go Global. With operations around the world, exciting new networking opportunities abound.
• Belong by joining one of ten Business Resource Groups to connect globally with networks and allies who share common interests and experiences.

What are you waiting for? Apply now!

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