Associate Project Manager

Description:

Ceridian is a global leader in Human Capital Management technology. Simply put, we allow our customers to do the most complex things well (HR, Payroll, Benefits Administration, Workforce Management and Talent Management) and do them to scale.

Makes Work Life Better™ is our brand promise, not only to our customers, but to our employees as well. Our flagship platform, Dayforce, helps leaders make smart decisions based on data, strategy and intelligence that create value and maximize productivity.

How do we make work life better?

• By delivering an award-winning product, conceptualized and developed by award-winning leaders, that result in award-winning customer employee experiences
• By hiring highly innovative, diverse talent that fully embraces and embodies our core values in everything they do: Customer Focus, Equity, Shared Ambition, Agility, Transparency, Optimism
• By using modern technology, such as voice-activation with Dayforce Assistant and access to your money as soon as you earn it with Dayforce Wallet to stay in rhythm with the evolving demands of our 4 million global users

We understand that no matter where you are, choosing a new employer is always one of life’s most stressful events. We encourage you to check us out at Ceridian.com to learn more about how we are impacting the world of work for our customers, employees and you!

About the Position:

The Associate Implementation Project Manager is responsible for the learning about the management of customer specific engagements to implement Ceridian HCM solutions. Leveraging Ceridian's implementation methodology the Associate Project Manager helps support the Sr. Project Manager in the delivery of services according to the agreed upon scope, timeline and budget and with a high level of custom er satisfaction. The Associate Project Manager manages multiple residual projects, and works closely with a Sr Project manager in a matrix environment. The Associate Project Manager builds a constructive working relationship with the internal project team and is accountable for project updates and project artifacts.

Responsibilities: 

Manage a Project Portfolio 
 

• Manage multiple, concurrent residual projects ensuring quality and on-time closure
• Support the planning and communication of the progress of the project, achieving project milestones and maintaining momentum of the project
• Utilize a mix of global resources within a matrix environment to ensure maximum productivity
• Working closely with a Sr Project Manager, utilize Ceridian’s methodology to drive implementations to successful completion, ensuring a high level of customer satisfaction
• Assist with the management of sign-off of key milestones and deliverables, such as Project Kick-Off, Project Plan, Status Reports, Steering Committee Updates, Change Requests, User Acceptance Testing, Support transition, Project Closure
• Adhere to and promote highest quality standards in project delivery and contribute to PMO
• Assist in driving the UAT process thorough metrics and reporting. 
   

Focus on Continuing Education 
 

• Contribute to enhancement of Ceridian implementation methodology and PMO; provide feedback on tools and templates and contribute to best practices
• Participate in Continuing Education sessions
• Complete new release training on a timely basis; be familiar with new and/or enhanced functionality in each product release
• Complete Ceridian training courses to gain domain experience in common HCM business practices and product abilities.