Project Manager, Auto-Time SME

Job Summary

The Project Leader is responsible for driving the end‑to‑end implementation of the Auto Time Time & Attendance and Factory Data Collection systems across multiple sites in North America. Deployment activities will occur in 2026 at locations in California (Garden Grove and El Cajon) and the East Coast (Newington, CT; North Charlestown, NH; and Muncie, IN). In 2027, implementations will continue in Tallassee, AL;
Dallas, TX;
Phoenix, AZ; and Mexicali, Mexico.

This role requires leadership of complex, multi‑site deployments with a focus on process standardization, enterprise system integration, and delivery of sustainable operational solutions supporting manufacturing excellence.

• Serve as the Subject Matter Expert for Auto Time system functionality and translate local business requirements into standardized Auto Time solutions suitable for all GKN sites in North America.

• Lead full lifecycle implementation of Auto Time for both Time & Attendance and Factory Data Collection, including on‑site presence at designated locations as needed.
• Manage project scope, timelines, resources, and budget; ensure accurate tracking of hours and deliverables.

• Ensure alignment with regional stakeholders, including the US payroll team, and global stakeholders in HR and IT regarding policies and long‑term system roadmaps.
• Drive local stakeholder engagement, change management, and training activities.
• Provide weekly progress updates to senior leadership and IT management using Plan View.

• Collaborate with integration teams to ensure seamless system connectivity with SAP Success Factors, Infor LN ERP, and ADP Payroll.
• Design and oversee regional cloud data storage and processing architecture while ensuring compliance with security and regulatory requirements.
• Define and enforce standardized Time & Attendance and Factory Data Collection processes across three North American business lines.
• Develop and maintain documentation, including interface landscapes, RACI matrices, and all required project deliverables.

• Comprehensive project plans, governance structures, and risk mitigation strategies.
• AS‑IS and TO‑BE process documentation and technical integration blueprints.
• Interface catalogs, data mappings, and compliance documentation.
• System Integration Testing (SIT) and User Acceptance Testing (UAT) plans, cutover strategies, and go‑live readiness reports.
• Training materials and change‑enablement documentation.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Technology, or related fields of study.
• Demonstrated experience with Auto Time implementation and configuration.
• Strong functional understanding of SAP Success Factors, Infor LN ERP, and ADP Payroll integrations.
• Expertise in Time & Attendance and Factory Data Collection processes within a manufacturing or aerospace environment.
• Hands‑on experience in designing cloud‑based data storage and processing solutions (Azure or AWS).

• Familiarity with interface development, API-based integrations, and both real‑time and batch data flows.
• Able to accommodate up to 60% percent.

• Proven ability to lead multi‑site projects across the United States and Mexico.
• Strong communication skills and experience managing diverse stakeholder groups.
• Must be a U.S. Person per ITAR regulations to comply with export compliance requirements, with ability to obtain a Department of Defense security clearance if needed.

• Project management certification.
• Master’s degree in Information Technology
• Knowledge of California labor laws.
• Fluent in English;
  Spanish proficiency is considered an asset.