We have an outstanding Contract position for aProject Manager to join a leading Company located in theReston, VAsurrounding area. Job Responsibilities: + Lead the end-to-end implementation of Workday Payroll. + The Project Manager (PM) will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and delivering the project on time, within budget and in alignment with business objectives. + The PM will work closely with cross-functional teams, including HR, Payroll, Finance, IT, and external vendors. + Lead and manage all phases of the payroll implementation project, from initiation to closure. + Coordinate with stakeholders to gather business requirements and translate them into project objectives. + Oversee system testing, data migration, user acceptance testing and training activities. + Identify and mitigate risks and issues throughout the project lifecycle. + Monitor, troubleshoot and resolve system implementation problems and overall system performanc e. + Facilitate regular project meetings and provide status updates to leadership and stakeholders. + Ensure successful system integration with timekeeping and benefits systems and vendors. + Write and prepare system user documentation, instructional guides, reference materials and system plans and manuals. + Develop post-implementation support plans and conduct project closeout activities, including lessons learne d. Basic Hiring Criteria + Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. + PMP certification. + Minimum of 5 years of technical project management experience and strong commitment to meeting deadlines in a dynamic team environment. + Demonstrated time management, problem-solving, and leadership skills. + Change management experience. + Experience of planning and executing a business system implementation, preferably with Workday. VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visithttp://www.tadpgs.com/candidate-privacy/orhttps://pdsdefense.com/candidate-privacy/ The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable: + The California Fair Chance Act + Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance + Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers + San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance