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Our client, a leading organization in the higher education sector, is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead a critical HRIS upgrade and implementation project. This is a 12-month contract starting July 2, 2025, with the potential for a two-year extension based on project needs. The role requires 28 hours per week (4 days/week, 7-hour workdays) during standard business hours (8:30 AM to 4:30 PM CT), with a hybrid work arrangement (1-2 days onsite).

Responsibilities:

• Lead the end-to-end management of an enterprise-level HRIS implementation, ensuring delivery on time, within scope, and on budget.

• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, and budgets using tools like Microsoft Project or similar.

• Facilitate workshops and planning sessions with diverse stakeholders to align project goals.

• Collaborate with technical architects to manage system integrations.

• Mitigate risks, manage issues, and communicate progress using collaboration tools like Microsoft Teams and SharePoint.

• Ensure compliance with data privacy and security requirements in partnership with relevant teams.

• Apply PMI PMP, PRINCE2, or Agile methodologies to drive project success.

• Support change management to ensure smooth adoption of the new system.

• Occasionally perform business analyst tasks, such as requirements gathering.

Qualifications:

• Certification: PMI PMP or PRINCE2 certification required.

Experience:

• 7+ years of project management experience, with a focus on enterprise-level projects involving system integrations.

• Proven track record leading HRIS implementation projects.

• Expertise in application/package selection and implementation.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Project (or similar) and collaboration tools (Teams, SharePoint).

Availability:

• Available 28 hours/week (4 days, 7 hours/day) from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM CT.

• Able to work onsite 1-2 days/week without additional travel costs.

• Available to start July 2, 2025.

Skills:

• Strong IT foundation, with experience in infrastructure and integration projects.

• Excellent stakeholder management and facilitation skills.

• Nice-to-Haves

• Experience as a Project Manager in a Canadian higher education setting.

• Familiarity with HRIS systems or similar enterprise platforms.

• Background in managing complex, multi-stream projects.

• Expertise in organizational change management.

• Experience in multi-union environments or with collective bargaining units.

• Knowledge of Agile methodologies and sprint-based project management.

• Prior collaboration with privacy or information security teams.

• Program management experience.

• Ability to take on business analyst responsibilities when needed.

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Job Number: 12196

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