Information Technology Project Manager

The Carrera Agency; United States; Remote; USD 90,921 - 129,494; Full time

Job summary

A consulting firm is seeking an experienced IT Project Manager to lead the Workday Time & Payroll implementation. Responsibilities include managing the project lifecycle, coordinating various teams, and ensuring compliance with U.S. payroll regulations. Ideal candidates will have 7-10+ years of project management experience and a strong understanding of payroll systems. The role is remote and supports the Pacific Time Zone, starting at $80 per hour with negotiable compensation based on skills and experience.

Qualifications

• 7–10+ years project management experience with HR/Payroll systems.
• Experience managing large-scale payroll projects (10,000+ employees preferred).
• Deep understanding of U.S. payroll rules, taxes, and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Workday Time & Payroll implementation from planning to go-live.
• Create and manage project plans, schedules, risks, and communications.
• Coordinate HR, Payroll, Finance, IT, and external consultants.

Skills

Project management experience

Leading Workday Time Tracking/Payroll implementations

Understanding of U.S. payroll rules

Strong communication skills

Coordination and vendor-management skills

Job description

We're seeking an experienced IT Project Manager to lead the implementation of Workday U.S. Time & Payroll. In this role, you'll manage the complete project lifecycle, coordinate cross-functional teams, and ensure a successful go-live for the U.S. workforce.

• Start: Immediate
• Duration: 9-12+ months
• Location: Remote from the U.S. Will need to support Pacific Time Zone and global time zones as needed.
• Compensation: Starting at $80 per hour W2, negotiable depending on relevant skills and experience, plus benefits.

What You'll Do

• Lead the Workday Time & Payroll implementation from planning to go-live and hypercare
• Create and manage project plans, schedules, risks, issues, and communications
• Coordinate HR, Payroll, Finance, IT, Security, and external Workday consultants
• Oversee system configuration, testing, cutover, and deployment activities
• Ensure compliance with U.S. payroll regulations (federal, state, local)
• Drive payroll parallel testing, UAT, and end-to-end validation
• Provide regular updates to leadership and support decision-making

Required Qualifications

• 7–10+ years project management experience with HR/Payroll systems
• Strong experience leading Workday Time Tracking and/or Payroll implementations
• Deep understanding of U.S. payroll rules, taxes, and compliance
• Experience managing large-scale payroll projects (10,000+ employees preferred)
• Strong communication, coordination, and vendor-management skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with ADP SmartCompliance or similar payroll integrations