Paycor · 13 hours ago
Principal Project Manager
Tempe, AZ
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff
$106K/yr - $167K/yr
8+ years expPaycor has been at the forefront of simplifying HR, payroll, and benefits for American businesses since 1971. The Principal Project Manager will plan, monitor, and manage internal projects from initiation through completion, ensuring project results meet requirements regarding technical quality, reliability, schedule, and cost.
Bookkeeping and PayrollEmploymentHuman ResourcesSaaSSoftware
Responsibilities
Works on complex projects where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors. Exercises judgment in selecting methods, techniques and evaluations criteria for obtaining results. Networks with key contacts outside own area of expertise
Manages projects through the application of comprehensive project management concepts that include leading and coordinating groups/resources, organizing and tracking tasks, mitigating risks, engaging stakeholders, creating and monitoring deliverables, and reporting on obstacles to ensure effective project outcomes
Maintains project documentation, including charter, plan, scope statement, communication plan and deployment timeline
Researches, provides, formats, and analyzes data. Observes and analyzes patterns, trends, and correlations to make recommendations on company strategic issues and projects. Applies a wide application of theoretical concepts, principles, and practices to the analytical process
Controls and mitigates project risks by performing the qualitative and quantitative analysis of risks and trigger events, planning risk response, establishing contingency plans, anticipating dependencies affected by ongoing project changes, and recommending ways to mitigate future risks to management
Responsible for tracking and reporting on key metrics (i.e. deliverables, financials, duration, benefits, readiness) and communicating findings to stakeholders and leadership
Manages the alignment, buy-in, and support of diverse project stakeholders by building and maintaining relationships with internal partners, third party vendors, and leadership
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree - Required
8 years of experience in project management
Preferred
Master's Degree - Preferred
Project Management and/or other relevant discipline (PMP, CAPM, etc.) - Preferred
Communication - Preferred
Leadership - Preferred
Planning - Preferred
Management - Preferred
Coordinating - Preferred
Project Management - Preferred
Project Coordination - Preferred
Project Documentation - Preferred
Project Risk Management - Preferred
Project Stakeholders - Preferred
Communication Planning - Preferred
Resourcing - Preferred
Contingency Planning - Preferred
Scope Statements - Preferred
Quantitative Analysis - Preferred
Benefits
Medical coverage
Virtual wellness classes
Tuition reimbursement
401(k) + employer match
Adoption assistance
Financial assistance
Paid time off
Company holidays
Culture days
Comprehensive work-life balance programs
Ongoing learning opportunities
Paid time off for volunteerism
Company
Paycor
Paycor is a provider of online payroll processing, human resource management services, and timekeeping software to help businesses.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$431.2M2025-01-07Acquired
2024-03-06Post Ipo Secondary· $161.2M
2021-07-20IPO
Leadership Team
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Meredith Ostoich
Vice President, Client Sales
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