Sr. Project Manager - ATS Implementation

Yoh, A Day & Zimmermann Company; San Diego (CA); Remote; USD 72,324 - 103,320; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Benefits

401K Retirement Savings Plan

Certification and training opportunities

Referral Bonus Programs

Job summary

A premier consulting firm offers a remote contract opportunity for a Project Manager / Senior Project Manager to lead an ATS implementation. Ideal candidates have ATS experience, strong organizational skills, and the ability to drive stakeholder engagement. This role involves developing project plans, coordinating testing, and training users. Compensation ranges from $65 to $75 per hour based on experience, with medical and retirement benefits for eligible employees.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading ATS implementation projects from selection through go-live.
• Strong understanding of Talent Acquisition processes and workflows.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end replacement and implementation of a new Applicant Tracking System.
• Partner with internal stakeholders and the selected ATS vendor.
• Develop and manage the project plan, timeline, and risk mitigation strategies.

Skills

Leading ATS implementation projects

Understanding of Talent Acquisition processes

Stakeholder management

Organizational skills

Independent work in remote environments

Tools

Greenhouse

SmartRecruiters

Job description

Yoh has an exciting, remote contract opportunity for a Project Manager / Senior Project Manager to support a high-impact Talent Acquisition technology initiative. This engagement is ideal for professionals who bring hands‑on experience leading Applicant Tracking System (ATS) implementations and can operate effectively during Pacific Time business hours. This is a high‑visibility, time‑sensitive initiative requiring a project leader who can drive execution, align stakeholders, and ensure successful adoption of a new recruiting platform within a defined implementation window.

See below for an overview of responsibilities and qualifications. If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity or other project‑based consulting roles, please apply with your updated resume.

Title: Project Manager / Senior Project Manager (ATS Implementation)

Compensation: $65 - $75/hour W2, flexible DOE

Type: Contract (4–5 months, potential for extension)

Location: Remote (PST hours required)

Eligibility: Must be a US Person (U.S. Citizen or Green Card holder)

Industry: Defense Technology

Responsibilities

• Lead the end‑to‑end replacement and implementation of a new Applicant Tracking System.
• Partner with internal stakeholders and the selected ATS vendor to define business and technical requirements.
• Develop and manage the project plan, timeline, milestones, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Coordinate system configuration activities with the vendor and ensure alignment with recruiting workflows.
• Oversee testing phases, including system validation and User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
• Facilitate stakeholder meetings, provide project status updates, and ensure alignment across functional teams.
• Support change enablement efforts, including communication planning and end‑user readiness.
• Develop training materials and deliver training sessions to recruiters and other system users.
• Ensure successful transition and adoption of the new ATS platform.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading ATS implementation projects from selection through go‑live.
• Strong understanding of Talent Acquisition processes, workflows, and recruiting operations.
• Experience working with leading ATS platforms (Greenhouse experience preferred; familiarity with other enterprise ATS tools such as SmartRecruiters or similar platforms is beneficial).
• Demonstrated ability to manage third‑party vendors and cross‑functional stakeholders.
• Experience supporting UAT coordination and structured testing efforts.
• Background in change management, end‑user communications, and training delivery is highly preferred.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fully remote environment while collaborating across teams.

Estimated Min Rate: $52.50

Estimated Max Rate: $75.00

What’s In It for You?

• Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Benefits (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• Life & Disability Insurance (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• MetLife Voluntary Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan
• Direct Deposit & weekly epayroll
• Referral Bonus Programs
• Certification and training opportunities

Note: Any pay ranges displayed are estimations. Actual pay is determined by an applicant's experience, technical expertise, and other qualifications as listed in the job description. All qualified applicants are welcome to apply.

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