Partner Delivery & Governance Leader

UKG; Bismarck (ND); On-site; USD 102,000 - 147,000; Full time

Job summary

UKG is seeking a Partner Delivery Manager to build trusted partnerships, oversee project governance, and drive successful delivery across partner initiatives. The role focuses on proactive project management, forecasting, and escalation handling within the HCM/ workforce solutions space.

Essential qualifications include 5–8+ years in professional services or consulting, a Bachelor's degree, and up to 25% travel.

Qualifications

• 5–8+ years in professional services or consulting.
• Bachelor's degree required.
• Travel up to 25% may be required.

Responsibilities

• Build trusted partnerships and oversee project governance and delivery.
• Lead weekly project check-ins to ensure accountability and progress.
• Ensure go-live readiness and high-quality deliveries.
• Collaborate with Partner Operations on budgets and change requests.
• Drive OSAT and referenceability on partner projects.
• Forecast go-live timing to minimize billing pushes.
• Lead enablement, certifications, and quarterly business reviews.
• Identify enablement opportunities and continuous improvement across the partner portfolio.

Skills

Professional services experience

Consulting experience

HCM/WFM knowledge

Executive presence/communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

UKG is seeking a Partner Delivery Manager to build trusted partnerships, oversee project governance, and drive successful delivery across partner initiatives. The role focuses on proactive project management, forecasting, and escalation handling within the HCM/ workforce solutions space.

Essential qualifications include 5–8+ years in professional services or consulting, a Bachelor's degree, and up to 25% travel.