Project Manager

Amaris Consulting | Part of Mantu; Stamford (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Amaris Consulting is seeking an experienced IT Project Manager to drive a global UKG Pro Workforce Management deployment across manufacturing sites in Mexico and Costa Rica. You will orchestrate cross-functional teams, manage complex integrations, and ensure payroll compliance in multi-currency environments.

The role requires 6+ years in project management within high-volume manufacturing contexts, fluent English and Spanish, and certification such as PMP or CSM.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of IT Project Management experience leading enterprise-scale Workforce Management or HRIS implementations.
• Experience leading UKG Pro Workforce Management (formerly UKG Dimensions) deployments.
• Fluency in English and Spanish with regional stakeholder collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead the complete implementation lifecycle of UKG Pro Workforce Management across manufacturing sites in Mexico and Costa Rica.
• Align workforce management configuration with Free Trade Zone requirements, local tax and audit rules, labor regulations, overtime, holidays, premiums, and payroll practices.
• Coordinate integrations between UKG, global payroll platforms, localized ERP systems, HR applications, banking interfaces, and other regional systems.
• Translate complex manufacturing requirements into system configurations, including 24/7 operations, rotating shifts, skill-based assignments, line placement, meal breaks, and plant scheduling rules.
• Direct the remote deployment and configuration of biometric timekeeping terminals and mobile geo-fenced applications across secure facility checkpoints.
• Design and lead multi-currency UAT, data validation, parallel payroll testing, defect resolution, cutover planning, go-live, and post-implementation support.

Skills

Project management

UKG Pro Workforce Management

HRIS implementations

English & Spanish fluency

Business software deployments

PMP or CSM certification

Education

Bachelor’s degree + 4 years

Associate’s degree + 6 years

High school diploma + 8 years

Job description

Job Description

We are looking for dynamic consultants to grow our Engineering team in United States. Your experience, knowledge, and commitment will help us to face our client's challenges.

You will be supporting different projects through your expertise as Project Manager.

Your main responsibilities:

• Lead the complete implementation lifecycle of UKG Pro Workforce Management across manufacturing sites in Mexico and Costa Rica.
• Align workforce management configuration with Free Trade Zone requirements, local tax and audit rules, labor regulations, overtime, holidays, premiums, and payroll practices.
• Coordinate integrations between UKG, global payroll platforms, localized ERP systems, HR applications, banking interfaces, and other regional systems.
• Translate complex manufacturing requirements into system configurations, including 24/7 operations, rotating shifts, skill-based assignments, line placement, meal breaks, and plant scheduling rules.
• Direct the remote deployment and configuration of biometric timekeeping terminals and mobile geo-fenced applications across secure facility checkpoints.
• Design and lead multi-currency UAT, data validation, parallel payroll testing, defect resolution, cutover planning, go-live, and post-implementation support.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 6 years of IT Project Management experience, specifically leading enterprise-scale Workforce Management or HRIS platform implementations.
• Documented experience managing at least one complete implementation or migration of UKG Pro Workforce Management, formerly UKG Dimensions.
• Proven experience working in high-volume manufacturing, assembly, industrial logistics, or other multi-shift operational environments.
• Direct hands‑on experience deploying business software platforms in both Mexico and Costa Rica, including knowledge of regional labor requirements and Free Trade Zone environments.
• Professional working fluency in English and Spanish, with the ability to collaborate with regional project teams, payroll partners, HR stakeholders, and plant personnel.
• Bachelor’s degree with at least 4 years of relevant experience, Associate’s degree with at least 6 years of relevant experience, or high school diploma with at least 8 years of relevant experience. PMP or Certified ScrumMaster certification is required or strongly preferred.

Why choose us

• An international community bringing together more than 110 different nationalities
• An environment where trust is central: 70% of our leaders started their careers at the entry level
• A strong training system with our internal Academy and more than 250 modules available
• A dynamic work environment that frequently comes together for internal events (afterworks, team buildings, etc.)

Amaris Consulting promotes equal opportunities. We are committed to bringing together people from diverse backgrounds and creating an inclusive work environment. In this regard, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of sex, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, beliefs, age, marital status, disability, or other characteristics.

Who are we?

Amaris Consulting, part of Mantu is an independent technology consulting firm providing guidance and solutions to businesses. With more than 1,000 clients across the globe, we have been rolling out solutions in major projects for over a decade – this is made possible by an international team of 7,600 people spread across 5 continents and more than 60 countries. Our solutions focus on four different Business Lines: Information System & Digital, Telecom, Life Sciences and Engineering. We’re focused on building and nurturing a top talent community where all our team members can achieve their full potential. Amaris is your steppingstone to cross rivers of change, meet challenges and achieve all your projects with success.

At Amaris, we strive to provide our candidates with the best possible recruitment experience. We like to get to know our candidates, challenge them, and be able to give them proper feedback as quickly as possible. Here’s what our recruitment process looks like:

Brief Call

Our process typically begins with a brief virtual/phone conversation to get to know you! The objective? Learn about you, understand your motivations, and make sure we have the right job for you.

Interviews

the average number of interviews is 3 - the number may vary depending on the level of seniority required for the position. During the interviews, you will meet people from our team: your line manager of course, but also other people related to your future role. We will talk in depth about you, your experience, and skills, but also about the position and what will be expected of you. Of course, you will also get to know Amaris: our culture, our roots, our teams, and your career opportunities!

Case study

Depending on the position, we may ask you to take a test. This could be a role play, a technical assessment, a problem-solving scenario, etc.

As you know, every person is different and so is every role in a company. That is why we have to adapt accordingly, and the process may differ slightly at times. However, please know that we always put ourselves in the candidate's shoes to ensure they have the best possible experience.

We look forward to meeting you!