Project Manager: HR Systems Implementation (CONTRACT)

$104,000 - $104,000/Yr

Macmillan - New York, NY

Full-time - Mid Level

New York, NY

Publishing Industries

About the position

The Project Manager will lead the implementation of a new performance management system at Macmillan Publishing, collaborating with various teams to ensure successful deployment and user adoption. This contract role is expected to last approximately 6 to 8 months and involves strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, system configuration, training, and ongoing support.

Responsibilities

• Develop a detailed project plan, including milestones, timelines, and resources required.
• Establish clear objectives and success metrics for system implementation.
• Serve as the primary point of contact between Macmillan's teams (T&D, HRIS, IT) and the system vendor, Lattice.
• Facilitate regular update meetings to ensure all stakeholders are informed and aligned.
• Guide the customization of the performance management system to meet Macmillan's needs.
• Lead the testing phase for each module to identify and resolve system issues before full-scale deployment.
• Create and deliver training sessions to prepare Macmillan employees for the new system.
• Provide ongoing support to users during the initial post-implementation phase.
• Monitor the system's performance and user feedback to ensure objectives are being met.
• Prepare and submit progress reports to Macmillan leadership.

Requirements

• Proven experience in project management, preferably with implementing enterprise wide Performance Management, HRIS or LMS systems.
• Experience with implementing Lattice preferred.
• Strong leadership skills and ability to manage cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Expertise in change management strategies and training material development.

Benefits

• Hourly salary of up to $50/hour, depending on experience.