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Imagine Next!At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what’s possible.Job Description:\nParsons is looking for an amazingly talented IT Project Manager - HRIS to join our team! In this role you will get to work on the premier Infrastructure project in the US.\nProgram background\nThe Gateway Program is the most urgent infrastructure program in the country - a comprehensive set of rail investments that will improve commuter and intercity services, add needed resiliency and, in its later stages, create new capacity between Newark, New Jersey and New York City, the busiest section of the Northeast Corridor (NEC). The first phase of the Gateway Program includes the Hudson Tunnel Project (HTP), which includes the construction of a new two-track tunnel under the Hudson River connecting to Penn Station New York as well as the full rehabilitation of the existing 110-year-old North River Tunnel. The Gateway Development Commission (GDC), established through bi-state legislation, is responsible for the financing and development of the Hudson Tunnel Project.\nJob Title\nIT Project Manager- Human Resource Information System (HRIS)\nPosition Summary\nThe IT PM- HRIS is responsible for leading enterprise software implementation and technology transformation projects across the organization, with an initial focus on the implementation of a Human Resources Information System (HRIS). This role manages the full project lifecycle, including planning, requirements gathering, vendor coordination, system implementation, data migration, testing, training, organizational change management, deployment, and post-implementation support.\nThe successful candidate will work closely with business stakeholders, Information Technology, vendors, consultants, and executive leadership to deliver technology solutions that improve operational efficiency, data quality, user experience, and business performance. While the initial assignment will focus on the HRIS implementation, the IT PM- HRIS may lead additional enterprise software implementations and business transformation projects as organizational priorities evolve.\nKey Responsibilities\nProject Leadership\nLead enterprise software implementation projects from initiation through production deployment, stabilization, and transition to operational support.\nDevelop and maintain project plans, schedules, budgets, resource plans, risk registers, issue logs, decision logs, and status reports.\nManage project scope, timelines, deliverables, dependencies, and stakeholder expectations.\nFacilitate project meetings, steering committee meetings, workshops, and executive briefings.\nMonitor and communicate project status, risks, issues, decisions, and mitigation strategies.\nHRIS Implementation\nLead the implementation of the organization’s Human Resources Information System.\nCoordinate activities among leaders overseeing Human Resources, 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support.\nQualifications\nRequired\nBachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Information Systems, Business Administration, Project Management, Human Resources, or a related field.\nFive or more years of project management experience leading business application or enterprise software implementation projects.\nExperience managing the complete software implementation lifecycle, including requirements, configuration, integration, data migration, testing, deployment, and stabilization.\nExperience managing vendors, consultants, and cross-functional teams.\nExperience with project governance, risk management, schedule management, and executive-level status reporting.\nStrong written, verbal, facilitation, and presentation skills.\nPreferred\nPMP or comparable project management certification.\nAgile, Scrum, or hybrid project management experience or certification.\nExperience implementing an HRIS/HCM platform such as UKG, Workday, SAP SuccessFactors, Oracle HCM, HiBob, ADP Workforce Now, or a comparable enterprise platform.\nExperience implementing ERP, financial, governance, compliance, asset management, workflow automation, or other enterprise SaaS solutions.\nExperience in public sector, transportation, infrastructure, construction, or another regulated environment.\nExperience with organizational change management and user adoption practices.\nCompetencies\nLeadership and accountability across complex, cross-functional initiatives\nStrong organization, prioritization, and time management\nAnalytical thinking and structured problem-solving\nAbility to translate business needs into clear project requirements and deliverables\nAbility to communicate effectively with technical, functional, vendor, and executive stakeholders\nCollaborative working style and ability to influence without direct authority\nAdaptability and ability to manage multiple software initiatives as priorities evolve\n Security Clearance Requirement:\nNoneThis position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team.For more than 80 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people’s quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency. Powered by our people, we provide the imagination necessary to support our customers’ visions-and to help them see what's next!Salary Range: $112,200.00 - $196,400.00We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest-APPLY TODAY!Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. 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