Company Overview

With 80,000 customers across 150 countries, UKG is the largest U.S.-based private software company in the world. And we’re only getting started. Ready to bring your bold ideas and collaborative mindset to an organization that still has so much more to build and achieve? Read on.

At UKG, you get more than just a job. You get to work with purpose. Our team of U Krewers are on a mission to inspire every organization to become a great place to work through our award-winning HR technology built for all.

Here, we know that you’re more than your work. That’s why our benefits help you thrive personally and professionally, from wellness programs and tuition reimbursement to U Choose — a customizable expense reimbursement program that can be used for more than 200+ needs that best suit you and your family, from student loan repayment, to childcare, to pet insurance. Our inclusive culture, active and engaged employee resource groups, and caring leaders value every voice and support you in doing the best work of your career. If you’re passionate about our purpose — people —then we can’t wait to support whatever gives you purpose. We’re united by purpose, inspired by you. 
Strategic Project Manager
The Strategic Business Project Manager will play a pivotal role in driving the successful execution of key organizational initiatives and business transformation efforts. This role blends strategic oversight with hands-on project execution, ensuring that initiatives are aligned with business goals and delivered with precision. The ideal candidate is a proactive leader who thrives in dynamic environments, excels at cross-functional collaboration, and brings a strategic mindset to project planning and delivery.
Key Responsibilities:
• Strategic Execution & Alignment
o Lead the end-to-end execution of strategic initiatives, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities and measurable business outcomes.
o Translate high-level business objectives into actionable project plans with clear milestones, deliverables, and success metrics.
o Partner with senior stakeholders to define project scope, success criteria, and long-term impact.
• Project Leadership & Delivery
o Manage internal cross-functional projects of varying complexity, ensuring timely delivery, budget adherence, and quality outcomes.
o Facilitate effective collaboration across virtual and in-person teams, driving accountability and momentum.
o Maintain detailed project documentation, including charters, roadmaps, and risk registers.
• Communication & Stakeholder Engagement
o Provide transparent and consistent communication to stakeholders through weekly status updates, dashboards, and executive briefings.
o Promote project visibility and alignment through structured reporting and stakeholder engagement strategies.
• Risk & Change Management
o Proactively identify risks, dependencies, and change impacts; develop mitigation strategies and escalation paths.
o Resolve project issues to meet productivity, quality and stakeholder satisfaction expectations
• Process Improvement & Mentorship
o Contribute to the evolution of project management methodologies, tools, and best practices.
o Mentor junior project managers and contribute to team capability building and knowledge sharing.
Qualifications:
• 3-5 years minimum experience managing projects of medium/large sizes and varying complexity and impact
• Bachelor’s Degree and/or equivalent work experience
• Excellent written, verbal and listening communication skills
• Proven analytical, problem solving, decision making skills
• Excellent organizational/prioritization skills with attention to detail
• Proven experience in preparation of charters, plans, meeting notes and presentations
• Ability to collaborate, influence and build strong relationships across the organization, including with executive and senior leadership
• Strong track record of driving a project to completion successfully, on time and on budget within scope
• Managing multiple internal business projects (i.e. process improvement, technology)
• PMP Certification preferred
• Knowledge of Agile methodologies preferred

Where we’re going

UKG is on the cusp of something truly special. Worldwide, we already hold the #1 market share position for workforce management and the #2 position for human capital management. Tens of millions of frontline workers start and end their days with our software, with billions of shifts managed annually through UKG solutions today. Yet it’s our AI-powered product portfolio designed to support customers of all sizes, industries, and geographies that will propel us into an even brighter tomorrow! 

UKG is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace, including the recruitment process.     

Disability Accommodation in the Application and Interview Process

For individuals with disabilities that need additional assistance at any point in the application and interview process, please email UKGCareers@ukg.com