Program Manager-UKG Implementation

Description We are seeking a highly experienced Project Manager to lead the end-to-end reimplementation of UKG Dimensions, executed in parallel with a large-scale Workday HCM/Payroll implementation. This role requires a seasoned Project Manager with deep, hands-on UKG Dimensions expertise, particularly in complex healthcare environments with intricate pay rules, shift differentials, internal controls, and clinical workforce scheduling requirements. The ideal candidate has successfully managed multiple full lifecycle UKG implementations, including at least one reimplementation involving significant remediation of legacy configurations, data structures, and business processes. Experience in a large academic medical center or similarly complex 24/7 clinical environment is strongly preferred. This is a mission-critical role with high visibility across HR, Payroll, Finance, Nursing, and IT.

Responsibilities:

Lead the full project lifecycle for the UKG Dimensions reimplementation, from initiation through go-live and stabilization.

• Drive alignment and integration between UKG Dimensions and the concurrent Workday implementation, ensuring cohesive design across timekeeping, payroll, accruals, and workforce management.
• Develop and manage detailed project plans, RAID logs, resource plans, and executive dashboards.
• Facilitate decision-making across cross-functional teams including HR, Payroll, IT, Nursing, Clinical Operations, and Finance as well as internal HR departments
• Partner with an experienced UKG Dimensions team to manage all aspects of the project including functionality, configuration, and best practices.
• Ensure the project addresses the remediation of:
• Complex pay rules and pay rule building
• Shift differentials (including clinical, union, rotating, and specialty diffs)
• Work rules, job transfer rules, and schedule rules
• Accruals, rounding rules, and overtime calculations
• Internal controls and audit/compliance frameworks
• Manage relationships with UKG, Workday SI partners, and any third-party consultants.
• Ensure vendor deliverables meet quality standards and align with project timelines.
• Facilitate structured workshops, design sessions, and stakeholder meetings, ensuring clarity of objectives, documentation of outcomes, and follow-through on action items.
• Escalate and resolve issues proactively.
• Ensure alignment with organizational PMO methodologies, including adherence to project lifecycle checkpoints, quality gates, and compliance requirements.
• Ensure strict scope management, including change control processes, impact assessments, and stakeholder approvals for any modifications to project deliverables.
• Lead cutover planning, go-live readiness, and hypercare.
• Ensure smooth transition to operations with clear documentation, support models, and knowledge transfer.

Qualifications:

10+ years of project management experience, with at least 5+ years focused on UKG Dimensions (or Kronos Workforce Central with Dimensions migration experience). Bachelor's Degree in Data Analytics, Data Sciences, or Business Administration Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Boston, MA. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $75.00 - $90.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully remote position.

Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jun 26, 2026. About Aston Carter Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.

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