Project Manager

Job Title: Project Manager
Work Location:Stamford, CT 06902
Duration: 12 Months
Job Type: Temporary Assignment
Work Type: Remote
Pay Rate: $130.00-$130.00/Hr
Overview
TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients world-wide. Client designs, develops, manufactures and markets orthopedics products, including knee, hip, shoulder, elbow, foot and ankle artificial joints and dental prostheses. client has operations in more than 40 countries around the world
Job Description
Job Summary:
We are seeking a seasoned, 100% remote Senior Project Manager to spearhead the deployment and alignment of our global time-tracking ecosystems.
In this specialized role, you will lead the end-to-end implementation of UKG Pro Workforce Management (formerly Dimensions) across two multi-site operations.
The ideal candidate possesses deep domain expertise managing complex workforce deployments within Mexico and Costa Rica, specifically tailored to the unique regulatory and operational friction points of Free Trade Zone (FTZ) manufacturing environments.
You will align system architecture with regional labor codes, local payroll integrations, and round-the-clock factory shift logistics
Key Responsibilities
LATAM System Implementation:
Own the comprehensive software implementation lifecycle for UKG Pro Workforce Management solution, for manufacturing sites in Mexico and Costa Rica.
Free Trade Zone Compliance
Align system logic with the specialized corporate tax, auditing, and time-tracking constraints unique to Free Trade Zones (e.g., Regimen de Zona Franca in Costa Rica.
Labor Code Configuration
Partner with local payroll and HR partners to configure system rules satisfying regional compliance, including Mexico s LFT (Ley Federal del Trabajo) regulations (overtime caps, holiday shifts, prime premiums) and Costa Rica's strict labor laws.
Cross-Border Integrations
Lead technical workstreams to integrate UKG data outputs smoothly with global payroll systems, localized ERPs, and regional banking interfaces.
Industrial Operations Scheduling
Map intricate plant requirements like 24/7 continuous shift operations, rotating line schedules, skill-based line placement, and localized meal breaks into the platform.
Hardware Provisioning
Direct the remote configuration and deployment of physical biometric data collection terminals and mobile geo-fenced applications across secure facility checkpoints.
Testing & Parallel Runs
Design comprehensive multi-currency user acceptance testing (UAT) scripts and lead complex, multi-week parallel payroll testing to ensure zero defect migration from legacy setups.
Skills
Required Qualifications:
Platform Mastery
Documented success leading at least one complete lifecycle implementation or migration of UKG Pro Workforce Management.
Industry Focus
Proven background managing projects inside high-volume, multi-shift manufacturing, assembly, or industrial logistics facilities.
Geographic Expertise
Direct, hands-on experience deploying business software platforms into corporate entities located in Mexico and Costa Rica.
Language Proficiency
Professional working fluency in both English and Spanish is highly preferred to effectively collaborate with regional project leads and plant floor stakeholders.
Education
Bachelor's Degree and 4 years of relevant experience, or Associate's Degree and 6 years of relevant experience, or High School Diploma or Equivalent and 8 years of relevant experience
Experience: 6+ years of IT Project Management experience specifically driving enterprise-scale Workforce Management (WFM) or HRIS platform rollouts.
Certifications: Project Management Professional (PMP) or Agile Scrum Master (CSM) credentials.
TekWissen Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.

Work arrangement
Yes