Implementation Project Manager – Ops

Paylocity

. Coordinate and complete projects on time, within budget, and within scope .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $64,400 - $92,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong project management capabilities, including resource allocation, risk mitigation, and stakeholder communication. Proficient in implementing HCM or SaaS solutions while maintaining project timelines and budgets.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Project Management ExperienceHCM Implementation ExperiencePMP CertificationMicrosoft Office Suite ProficiencyPeople Leadership Experience

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Hard Skills

Project PlanningResource AllocationProgress TrackingChange ControlDocumentationRisk IdentificationContingency PlanningMetrics MonitoringImplementation PlanningIssue Resolution

Soft Skills

Excellent Presentation SkillsCustomer Service SkillsCollaborative Decision MakingStrong Communication SkillsAbility to Influence

Certifications & Qualifications

PMP Certification

Industry Keywords

HCMSaaSClient ManagementProject LeadershipCross-Functional Collaboration

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Coordinate and complete projects on time, within budget, and within scope
Facilitate project scope, goals, and deliverables
Develop detailed project plans and manage implementation processes, including resource allocation, progress tracking, change control, testing, documentation, training, and delivery
Coordinate complex initiatives and projects from initiation through completion
Maintain project plans and deliverables and communicate milestones and progress
Create and maintain documentation with department managers
Coordinate project meetings with internal and cross-functional teams
Generate meeting materials and post-meeting deliverables
Identify and mitigate project risks and create contingency plans
Set project goals and milestones, define requirements, and develop targets
Detect, track, and resolve project issues
Identify internal improvement opportunities and develop implementation plans
Collaborate across business units to control resource requests in alignment with budgets and project plans
Solicit customer feedback and benchmark external best practices
Identify key metrics and monitor critical activities and progress
Leverage data to generate organization and people insights to support decision-making
Perform administrative tasks including meeting and workshop logistics, room bookings, catering, and visitor registration
Provide regular project progress and status updates
Recommend improvements and troubleshoot implementation issues
Drive initiatives supporting department and organizational goals
Maintain project status documentation and adjust resources and plans to meet requirements
Demonstrate commitment to Paylocity Core Values

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Diploma or Equivalent
Minimum two years' People and/or Project Leadership Experience
Minimum one year Implementation or Project Management experience
Experience working with large teams on projects that are deadline-driven
Highly organized with the ability to multi-task
Excellent presentation and customer service skills
Demonstrated leadership experience within a customer service focused organization
Less than 10% travel as needed
Bachelor's Degree and/or PMP certification preferred
Majors Client Management experience preferred
Two years' Implementation or Project Management experience preferred
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel
HCM or SaaS implementation experience
Experience mentoring and/or developing others
Ability to influence without direct line reporting
Collaborative approach to decision making on teams
Strong communications skills, strategic discernment, high integrity, assertiveness, humility, and ability to work across multiple stakeholders
Must be available five days per week during designated work hours
Must be located in the U.S.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
401(k) match
Career development opportunities
Annual bonus
Restricted stock unit grant based on individual performance
Fully remote work from home or location of record within the U.S.
Flexible work arrangement subject to business needs and individual performance