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25 - HCM Project Manager - (ADPTM)
Remote, RemoteJob Title: Project Manager Lyric (ADPTM)
Transforming HCM Strategies to Solutions:
Since 1993, the professional services firm FosterThomas has been proud to provide our worldwide clients with human capital management (HCM) consulting services in the fields of systems implementation, payroll project management, human resources management, and talent acquisition. We deliver tailored cost-containment HCM consulting services to easily meet some of the most complex challenges that our clients face daily.
Be an HCM Subject Matter Expert:
We understand that not every client has the technical expertise, time, or resources to successfully meet every implementation, payroll, and staff augmentation challenge. That’s why we, at FosterThomas, engage our team of Subject Matter Experts (SME) to reduce our clients’ burden. We provide the people required to tackle these challenges and offer the best strategies and solutions for any daily demand our clients may face. Join our team and help clients maximize their HCM solutions’ ROI and lessen the time required by in-house staff. Be the trusted and valued SME for your client!
Job Purpose:
As a Project Manager, you’ll be responsible for the successful planning, coordination, and implementation of ADP Lyric modules to ensure business goals and objectives are accomplished within designated time frames.
Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
Why FosterThomas … In our employees’ words:
“I was looking for an opportunity that would expand my knowledge of payroll as well as provide a real work/life balance. As a Payroll Specialist Consultant for FosterThomas, I have found just that.”—K. Franklin
“During my time here at FosterThomas, I’ve had the opportunity to work with many great clients as well as a great team of talented, professional colleagues. I started my journey with FosterThomas eight years ago and I continue to stay with FosterThomas today because of their continued growth as well as the wonderful employee support, appreciation, and employee recognition.”—S. Hargrove
EEO Statement: FosterThomas is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to equal employment opportunities in recruitment, hiring, promotion, training, compensation and disciplinary action regarding the terms and conditions of employment. FosterThomas does not discriminate based on race, religion, national origin, color, age, sex, disability, marital status, gender identity genetic information, sexual orientation, or sex, including pregnancy and childbirth, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.
FosterThomas does not use third-party domains for recruiting or interviews.
Legitimate communications will always come from Fosterthomas.com email addresses.
FosterThomas does not conduct interviews solely via text-based chat on Microsoft Teams.
Transforming HCM Strategies to Solutions:
Since 1993, the professional services firm FosterThomas has been proud to provide our worldwide clients with human capital management (HCM) consulting services in the fields of systems implementation, payroll project management, human resources management, and talent acquisition. We deliver tailored cost-containment HCM consulting services to easily meet some of the most complex challenges that our clients face daily.
Be an HCM Subject Matter Expert:
We understand that not every client has the technical expertise, time, or resources to successfully meet every implementation, payroll, and staff augmentation challenge. That’s why we, at FosterThomas, engage our team of Subject Matter Experts (SME) to reduce our clients’ burden. We provide the people required to tackle these challenges and offer the best strategies and solutions for any daily demand our clients may face. Join our team and help clients maximize their HCM solutions’ ROI and lessen the time required by in-house staff. Be the trusted and valued SME for your client!
Job Purpose:
As a Project Manager, you’ll be responsible for the successful planning, coordination, and implementation of ADP Lyric modules to ensure business goals and objectives are accomplished within designated time frames.
Responsibilities:
- Lead all phases of HCM projects, including initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, control, and closure.
- Develop and maintain detailed project plans outlining deliverables, tasks, timelines, dependencies, and budgets.
- Manage highly complex projects using a variety of methodologies, including Waterfall, Agile, and Scrum.
- Direct day-to-day project activities, coordinating internal teams and external partners.
- Ensure project milestones and deliverables are achieved through proactive oversight, issue resolution, and resource coordination.
- Partner cross-functionally with teams whose work impacts project success, including HR, IT, Payroll, Finance, and external vendors.
- Lead clear, consistent communication with stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle, including managing relationships with third-party vendors and system integrators.
- Oversee data cleanup, data migration preparation, and the creation of client service models from the ground up, supporting teams through change and complexity.
- Provide regular project status updates, dashboards, and reports to stakeholders on both a scheduled and ad hoc basis.
- Document, maintain, and improve standard operating procedures (SOPs) for core business and system processes.
- Identify, assess, manage, and escalate project risks and issues as appropriate.
- Tailor project governance, tools, and processes to meet the unique needs of each client engagement.
- Make informed, timely decisions based on available data, stakeholder input, and project priorities.
- 5+ years of experience managing HCM implementations, including ADP product implementations (Lyric modules/products or a global HCM system), or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Global HCM implementation experience preferred, including familiarity with GDPR and data privacy standards.
- Proven experience managing cross-functional projects in SaaS environments, with a strong understanding of SDLC principles, methodologies, and workflows; ERP system experience preferred.
- Experience managing multiple system integrations, leading data harmonization sessions, and coordinating vendors and system integrators.
- Demonstrated ability to document current-state environments and develop detailed future-state process documentation and SOPs.
- Working knowledge of change management principles, with experience supporting organizational and system change initiatives.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, including complex formulas and data analysis.
- Strong organizational, planning, and time management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities effectively.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, presentation, and facilitation skills.
- High level of accountability, ownership, and commitment to delivering results individually and as part of a team.
- Ability to think independently, exercise sound judgment, and make informed decisions in fast-paced environments.
- PEO or EOR experience is a plus.
- Job Satisfaction and Growth
- The ability to expand your subject matter expertise in the dynamic HCM industry
- Opportunities for growth in your role and across multiple divisions
- Ongoing employee support, appreciation, and recognition
- Positive and knowledgeable colleagues and leadership
- Commitment to work/life balance
- Compensation and Benefits
- Robust and comprehensive Employee Benefits (children, partner and family options) package that includes:
- Several medical, dental, and vision plans to choose from
- 100% company-paid life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance
- 100% company-paid mental health plan
- 401(k) plan with employer match
- Flexible Savings Account (FSA)
- Paid time off (up to 13 days during 1st year of service and 7 paid holidays)
- Annualized salary range: $45,000-$130,000 based on qualifications and experience.
- Company laptop
- This is a full-time VIRTUAL role
- Robust and comprehensive Employee Benefits (children, partner and family options) package that includes:
Why FosterThomas … In our employees’ words:
“I was looking for an opportunity that would expand my knowledge of payroll as well as provide a real work/life balance. As a Payroll Specialist Consultant for FosterThomas, I have found just that.”—K. Franklin
“During my time here at FosterThomas, I’ve had the opportunity to work with many great clients as well as a great team of talented, professional colleagues. I started my journey with FosterThomas eight years ago and I continue to stay with FosterThomas today because of their continued growth as well as the wonderful employee support, appreciation, and employee recognition.”—S. Hargrove
EEO Statement: FosterThomas is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to equal employment opportunities in recruitment, hiring, promotion, training, compensation and disciplinary action regarding the terms and conditions of employment. FosterThomas does not discriminate based on race, religion, national origin, color, age, sex, disability, marital status, gender identity genetic information, sexual orientation, or sex, including pregnancy and childbirth, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.
FosterThomas does not use third-party domains for recruiting or interviews.
Legitimate communications will always come from Fosterthomas.com email addresses.
FosterThomas does not conduct interviews solely via text-based chat on Microsoft Teams.