Position: Technical Program & Project Management Specialist
Location: Dearborn, MI (On-Site)
Employment Type: Full-Time Contract
Pay: $70 per hour
Description: The Timekeeping Modernization Product Group delivers and supports critical systems for managing time, absence, and workforce management functions essential for paying hourly employees. Our objective is to modernize these systems, improve long-term sustainability by reducing technology complexity, introducing industry-standard capabilities, and simplifying business processes.
Responsibilities:
- Own end-to-end delivery planning, including risk, issue, and change management for WFS configuration
- Develop detailed project plans and coordinate timing across multiple teams
- Provide executive-level timeline reports (Gantt charts), parallel run schedules, and cutover plans
- Follow change control protocols for system upgrades and configuration shifts
- Collaborate with leadership and business owners to translate strategic ideas into measurable specifications
- Contribute to product vision, strategy, and roadmaps for Timekeeping Modernization
- Own and prioritize the product backlog, ensuring success across WFS, HRIS, and Payroll systems
- Validate user stories for clarity, completeness, and testability
- Drive program and project governance, bridging technical teams and business stakeholders
- Lead status meetings and prepare governance documents for executive reviews
- Manage cross-project dependencies, vendor relationships, and integration milestones
- Champion Agile methodologies and lead daily stand-ups
- Own Agile artifacts for sprint prioritization, release management, and communications
- Participate in roadmap discussions, stakeholder alignment, and requirements prioritization
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree
- 6 years of experience in IT
- 2-5 years of experience in project or product management
- Proficiency in Jira, SharePoint, MS Teams, and Microsoft 365
- Ability to synthesize complex information into concise updates for technical and executive audiences
- Strong knowledge of WorkForce Software (WFS) or similar workforce management tools
Benefits: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance. Paid time off. 401K.
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