Project Manager III - Service

Paychex; May (MO); On-site; USD 71,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

401(k) + employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption assistance

Financial assistance

Job summary

Paychex is seeking an experienced Project Manager to plan, monitor, and manage internal projects from initiation through completion. You will lead planning, resourcing, and reporting, ensuring technical quality, reliability, schedule, and cost meet expectations.

You will coordinate with internal partners and leadership, analyze data for strategic insights, and manage risk through proactive planning and contingency measures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's preferred.
• 6 years of experience in project management.
• PMP, CAPM, or related certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Leads or coordinates project planning, resourcing, staffing, and subcontract management.
• Monitors performance, reports progress, and adjusts plans for schedule and cost.
• Maintains project documentation including charter, plan, scope, and deployment timeline.
• Analyzes data, observes patterns, and provides recommendations on strategic issues.
• Performs qualitative and quantitative risk analysis and planning.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Job description

Paychex is reimagining how businesses manage their workforce by bringing payroll, HR, benefits, and advisory services together into a single connected HCM platform. As Paychex and Paycor come together, we're combining innovative technology, data-driven insights, AI, and human expertise to help organizations work smarter, support their people, and achieve better business outcomes. This is an exciting time to join our team as we continue to invest in innovation, simplify client experiences, and shape the future of work. At Paychex, you'll have the opportunity to grow your career, make a meaningful impact, and be part of something bigger as One Paychex.

Overview

Plans, monitors, and manages internal projects from initiation through completion. Leads or coordinates project planning, resourcing, staffing, supply and subcontract management, progress reporting, troubleshooting, and people management. Ensures project results meet requirements regarding technical quality, reliability, schedule, and cost. Monitors performance and recommends schedule changes, cost adjustments, or resource additions. Requires in-depth knowledge and experience. Solves complex problems and takes a new perspective using existing solutions. Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience.

Responsibilities

• Works on projects of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors. Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions. Networks with senior internal and external personnel in own area of expertise.
• Manages projects through the application of comprehensive project management concepts that include leading and coordinating groups/resources, organizing and tracking tasks, mitigating risks, engaging stakeholders, creating and monitoring deliverables, and reporting on obstacles to ensure effective project outcomes.
• Maintains project documentation, including charter, plan, scope statement, communication plan and deployment timeline.
• Researches, provides, formats, and analyzes data. Observes and analyzes patterns, trends, and correlations to make recommendations on company strategic issues and projects. Applies a wide application of theoretical concepts, principles, and practices to the analytical process.
• Controls and mitigates project risks by performing the qualitative and quantitative analysis of risks and trigger events, planning risk response, establishing contingency plans, anticipating dependencies affected by ongoing project changes, and recommending ways to mitigate future risks to management.
• Responsible for tracking and reporting on key metrics (i.e. deliverables, financials, duration, benefits, readiness) and communicating findings to stakeholders and leadership.
• Manages the alignment, buy-in, and support of diverse project stakeholders by building and maintaining relationships with internal partners, third party vendors, and leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree - Required
• Master's Degree - Preferred
• 6 years of experience in project management.
• Project Management and/or other relevant discipline (PMP, CAPM, etc.) - Preferred

Compensation

In the spirit of pay transparency, we are excited to share that the starting base pay range for this position is $70,572 - $110,900 annually. Please keep in mind that this range is the base pay only and does not consider other components that make up the total rewards package for the position. If you are hired at Paychex, your overall compensation will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and/or experience which may result in total compensation outside of this range.

Live the Paychex Values

• Act with uncompromising integrity.
• Provide outstanding service and build trusted relationships.
• Drive innovation in our products and services and continually improve our processes.
• Work in partnership and support each other.
• Be personally accountable and deliver on commitments.
• Treat each other with respect and dignity.

What's in it for you?

• We value your well-being: We provide over 21 comprehensive rewards, including medical coverage, virtual wellness classes, tuition reimbursement, 401(k) + employer match, adoption assistance, financial assistance, and much more.
• We value your time: From paid time off to company holidays, culture days, and comprehensive work-life balance programs, we will ensure you have the flexibility you need to be your best.
• We value your development: Our award-winning training and development programs empower our employees with ongoing learning opportunities to give you the building blocks to grow your career.
• We value your perspective: Our company culture reflects the diversity of our employees. We want you to be you and your voice to be heard.
• We value our communities: We offer paid time off for volunteerism and promote many company-wide and local initiatives that benefit organizations you care about.

Note: The benefits described apply to full-time employees. Benefits for part-time, contract, and intern roles may vary.

Paychex is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a respectful and inclusive workplace where all individuals are treated fairly and evaluated based on their qualifications, experience, and merit. We comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws prohibiting discrimination in employment.