Senior Project Manager - Kronos Timekeeper

Senior Project Manager - Kronos Timekeeper

Position Description

CGI is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead a multi-phase timekeeping modernization and standardization program across U.S. and Canadian operations. The Senior Project Manager will drive end-to-end delivery (initiation deployment operational readiness), partner with cross-functional stakeholders (HRIS, Payroll, Security/IAM, Infrastructure, Integrations, Operations), manage risks and finances, and present clear, data-driven updates to executive leadership.

Your future duties and responsibilities

Project Planning & Execution ( 30%)

. Build and maintain detailed project plans (schedules, dependencies, constraints, resource allocations).

. Resolve resource conflicts, assess impacts to delivery timelines, enforce SDLC/process standards, and forecast estimates to complete.

. Lead delivery of timekeeping platform replacement/consolidation initiatives (migration from legacy systems to modern timekeeping solutions).

. Apply hands-on program knowledge of Timekeeper/Kronos or similar workforce/timekeeping systems to guide scheduling, time tracking, and payroll-critical milestones.

Stakeholder Communication & Governance ( 30%)

. Develop and execute comprehensive communication plans; facilitate core team meetings and executive steering forums.

. Prepare and present executive-level status, trends, risks, decisions, and trade-offs.

. Coordinate interdependencies across HRIS, Payroll, Security/IAM, Infrastructure, Integrations, Operations, and contingent workforce platforms.

Deliverables & Change Management ( 25%)

. Drive completion of interim and final deliverables; manage tollgates and stakeholder approvals.

. Maintain a centralized repository of project documentation and deliverables.

. Prepare and manage change requests and partner with change management for communications, training, and operational readiness.

Status Reporting, Risk & Financial Management ( 15%)

. Produce weekly status reports, track open issues, and maintain a robust risk register (probability, severity, mitigation).

. Manage program budget and financial plans; track actuals vs. forecast and report monthly projections and accruals.

. Own program-level risk management related to wage & hour compliance, audit readiness, workforce scale, and payroll accuracy.

Required qualifications to be successful in this role

. Deep knowledge of project management methodologies and PMO governance.

. Proven experience managing multiple concurrent, cross-functional workstreams at enterprise scale.

. Experience leading enterprise system implementations, replacements, or consolidations — ideally in timekeeping or workforce management platforms (Infor Timekeeper, Kronos, or similar).

. Advanced financial management skills (budgeting, forecasting, CapEx vs. OpEx, depreciation).

. Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, macro-enabled workbooks).

. Experience with enterprise PPM tools (Clarity, Planview, ServiceNow SPM, or similar).

. Ability to create both executive-level roadmaps and task-level project plans.

. Excellent written and verbal communication; comfortable presenting to executive audiences.

. Strong risk, issue, and dependency management capabilities.

. Experience working with payroll-critical systems and integrations in regulated environments.

Nice-to-have

. PMP (Project Management Professional) certification

. ITIL certification

. Lean Six Sigma (Green Belt or Black Belt)

. Experience with HRIS platforms such as Workday, SAP SuccessFactors, Oracle HCM

. Experience in regulated industries (transportation, logistics, healthcare, financial services)

CGI is providing a reasonable estimate of the pay range for this role. The determination of this range includes factors such as skill set level, geographic market, experience and training, and licenses and certifications. Compensation decisions depend on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $70,000.00–$135,000.00. This role is an existing vacancy.

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