HCM Implementation Project Manager

Senior Project Manager – HCM Implementation

Location: Honolulu, HI (Hybrid)

Position Type: Multi-Year W2 Contract

TEKsystems is partnering with a public sector client in Hawai'i on a large-scale Human Capital Management (HCM) transformation initiative. We are seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead a complex, high-impact implementation from strategy through deployment. This individual will be responsible for end-to-end delivery, including procurement support, vendor coordination, and execution of a multi-year HCM system implementation. The ideal candidate brings a mix of business leadership, technical fluency, and public sector experience.

• Lead the full lifecycle HCM implementation, from planning and procurement through deployment and stabilization.
• Develop and manage project plans, timelines, budgets, and resource allocation.
• Oversee RFP processes and vendor selection, ensuring alignment with business and technical requirements.
• Manage relationships with external vendors and system integrators, ensuring accountability and delivery.
• Facilitate executive-level meetings, driving decisions and communicating risks, progress, and milestones.
• Identify and mitigate project risks, issues, and dependencies in a complex stakeholder environment.
• Ensure alignment with organizational goals, compliance requirements, and public sector standards.
• Coordinate across business units, IT teams, and leadership to drive successful implementation.
• Lead efforts in change management, stakeholder communication, and adoption strategy.

• 10+ years of Project Management experience, including large-scale system implementations.
• Strong experience leading HCM system implementations (Workday, Oracle HCM, People Soft, etc.).
• Proven track record managing complex, multi-stakeholder projects in a structured environment.
• Experience overseeing procurement processes (RFPs, vendor selection, contract negotiation).
• Background in government, public sector, or K-12 education environments preferred.
• Strong understanding of systems integration and technical delivery (non-hands-on).
• Exceptional communication skills with ability to engage executive stakeholders.
• Experience working in or with organizations in Hawai'i is a plus.

• PMP or equivalent certification.
• Experience leading multi-year transformation initiatives.
• Familiarity with change management frameworks and adoption strategies.

• Lead a high-visibility, enterprise-level transformation in Hawai'i's public sector.
• Directly influence system selection, implementation strategy, and long-term outcomes.
• Work with senior leadership and strategic vendor partners.
• Opportunity to drive impact on a large, diverse workforce across the state.

This is a contract position based out of Honolulu, HI.

Pay range: $60.00 - $70.00/hr.

Benefits may include:

• 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 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).

This is a hybrid position in Honolulu, HI.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 25, 2026.

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.