UKG Pro Workforce Management (UKG Pro WFM) Project Manager

Our client is seeking a highly skilled and experienced UKG Pro Workforce Management (WFM) Implementation Project Manager to lead end-to-end implementation projects within the Boston based enterprise health system.

The ideal candidate will have:

• A strong background in UKG Pro WFM solutions (Timkeeping, Advanced Scheduling, EZ- Call and Timeclocks)
• Proven experience managing complex, large multi-entity healthcare organizations through successful system deployment,
• Configuration and optimization experience

Responsibilities:

1. Lead full-cycle implementations of UKG Pro Workforce Management (formerly Kronos) for all enterprise entities.
2. Serve as the primary liaison between client stakeholders and internal UKG teams to ensure smooth project execution.
3. Manage multiple concurrent projects across multi-entity organizations, ensuring timelines, budgets, and deliverables are met.
4. Facilitate discovery sessions, pay-practice alignment, requirements gathering, solution design, testing, training, and go-live support.
5. Coordinate with cross-functional teams including HR, Payroll, IT, Compliance, and Operations.
6. Customize configurations to meet unique business needs, especially shift differentials, timekeeping rules, and union labor agreements common in healthcare.
7. Mitigate risks and resolve project issues with a proactive, solution-oriented mindset.
8. Ensure regulatory compliance is factored into system design (e.g., HIPAA, labor laws).
9. Support data migration, system integration with Workday and Epic, and post-go-live optimization. · Provide project documentation including project plans, issue logs, change requests, and executive updates.

Qualifications:

• 7+ years of project management experience, including 3 - 5 years implementing UKG Pro Workforce Management (or Kronos WFD).
• Minimum 2 full life cycle end-to-end UKG implementations
• Strong background in the healthcare industry, with proven experience supporting multi-entity clients or health systems.
• Experience with complex organizational structures, shared services, and unionized environments.
• Demonstrated understanding of WFM modules: Time & Attendance, Scheduling, Leave Management, Accruals.
• PMP or similar project management certification preferred.
• Proficiency with project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet).
• Strong client-facing communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and drive outcomes in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Preferred:

• Experience integrating UKG WFM with Workday (HR/Payroll) and Epic (EMR).
• Familiarity with union rules, shift differentials, and scheduling best practices in healthcare.
• Travel: up to 25%, depending

Posted On: Monday, May 12, 2025