Implementation Project Manager Jobs in New York
Implementation Project Manager jobs in New York are in strong and consistent demand, with openings concentrated in financial services, healthcare technology, and enterprise software across entry-level through senior roles. New York City, Buffalo, and Albany are the primary hiring hubs, where firms like IBM, Deloitte, and JPMorgan Chase maintain large technology and operations teams that regularly bring on implementation project managers. The most sought-after specialties in New York are ERP rollouts, healthcare IT implementations, and financial systems migrations. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Job Description:
Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented IT Project Manager - HRIS to join our team! In this role you will get to work on the premier Infrastructure project in the US.
Program background
The Gateway Program is the most urgent infrastructure program in the country – a comprehensive set of rail investments that will improve commuter and intercity services, add needed resiliency and, in its later stages, create new capacity between Newark, New Jersey and New York City, the busiest section of the Northeast Corridor (NEC). The first phase of the Gateway Program includes the Hudson Tunnel Project (HTP), which includes the construction of a new two-track tunnel under the Hudson River connecting to Penn Station New York as well as the full rehabilitation of the existing 110-year-old North River Tunnel. The Gateway Development Commission (GDC), established through bi-state legislation, is responsible for the financing and development of the Hudson Tunnel Project.
Job Title
IT Project Manager- Human Resource Information System (HRIS)
Position Summary
The IT PM- HRIS is responsible for leading enterprise software implementation and technology transformation projects across the organization, with an initial focus on the implementation of a Human Resources Information System (HRIS). This role manages the full project lifecycle, including planning, requirements gathering, vendor coordination, system implementation, data migration, testing, training, organizational change management, deployment, and post-implementation support.
The successful candidate will work closely with business stakeholders, Information Technology, vendors, consultants, and executive leadership to deliver technology solutions that improve operational efficiency, data quality, user experience, and business performance. While the initial assignment will focus on the HRIS implementation, the IT PM- HRIS may lead additional enterprise software implementations and business transformation projects as organizational priorities evolve.
Key Responsibilities
Project Leadership
- Lead enterprise software implementation projects from initiation through production deployment, stabilization, and transition to operational support.
- Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, budgets, resource plans, risk registers, issue logs, decision logs, and status reports.
- Manage project scope, timelines, deliverables, dependencies, and stakeholder expectations.
- Facilitate project meetings, steering committee meetings, workshops, and executive briefings.
- Monitor and communicate project status, risks, issues, decisions, and mitigation strategies.
HRIS Implementation
- Lead the implementation of the organization’s Human Resources Information System.
- Coordinate activities among leaders overseeing Human Resources, Payroll, Benefits, Information Technology, Finance, Procurement, and external vendors.
- Oversee requirements gathering, solution design, configuration reviews, testing, training, deployment, and post-go-live support.
- Manage data conversion and integration efforts with existing systems.
- Ensure successful organizational readiness and adoption of new processes and technology.
Enterprise Software Projects
- This role may also manage additional business application and technology projects.
- Coordinate cross-functional business process improvement and system modernization initiatives.
- Apply consistent project governance and implementation practices across the enterprise software portfolio.
Vendor Management
- Serve as the primary project liaison between the organization and software vendors, implementation partners, and consultants.
- Track vendor deliverables, milestones, staffing commitments, contractual obligations, and acceptance criteria.
- Coordinate issue resolution, escalation, and decision-making activities.
- Support contract compliance, deliverable review, and project closeout.
Data, Integration & Quality Assurance
- Coordinate system integrations, data cleansing, mapping, conversion, validation, and migration activities.
- Work with technical and functional resources to ensure solution quality, security, performance, and alignment with business requirements.
- Plan and coordinate system testing, integration testing, user acceptance testing, parallel testing where applicable, defect remediation, and go-live readiness reviews.
Change Management & Communications
- Work with vendors to develop project communication, stakeholder engagement, and organizational change management plans.
- Coordinate training, documentation, knowledge transfer, and user readiness activities.
- Support adoption of new systems and business processes across affected departments.
- Facilitate the transition from project implementation to operational ownership and support.
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Information Systems, Business Administration, Project Management, Human Resources, or a related field.
- Five or more years of project management experience leading business application or enterprise software implementation projects.
- Experience managing the complete software implementation lifecycle, including requirements, configuration, integration, data migration, testing, deployment, and stabilization.
- Experience managing vendors, consultants, and cross-functional teams.
- Experience with project governance, risk management, schedule management, and executive-level status reporting.
- Strong written, verbal, facilitation, and presentation skills.
Preferred
- PMP or comparable project management certification.
- Agile, Scrum, or hybrid project management experience or certification.
- Experience implementing an HRIS/HCM platform such as UKG, Workday, SAP SuccessFactors, Oracle HCM, HiBob, ADP Workforce Now, or a comparable enterprise platform.
- Experience implementing ERP, financial, governance, compliance, asset management, workflow automation, or other enterprise SaaS solutions.
- Experience in public sector, transportation, infrastructure, construction, or another regulated environment.
- Experience with organizational change management and user adoption practices.
Competencies
- Leadership and accountability across complex, cross-functional initiatives
- Strong organization, prioritization, and time management
- Analytical thinking and structured problem-solving
- Ability to translate business needs into clear project requirements and deliverables
- Ability to communicate effectively with technical, functional, vendor, and executive stakeholders
- Collaborative working style and ability to influence without direct authority
- Adaptability and ability to manage multiple software initiatives as priorities evolve
Security Clearance Requirement:
None This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team. For more than 80 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people’s quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency. Powered by our people, we provide the imagination necessary to support our customers’ visions—and to help them see what's next! Salary Range: $112,200.00 - $196,400.00 We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle! Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status. We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to https://www.parsons.com/fraudulent-recruitment/.
COMPETITIVE BENEFIT OFFERINGS
Financial Wellness
We care about your financial wellbeing. Parsons offers competitive pay and retirement plans to help you build wealth for the future while giving you the flexibility to diversify your investments.
Work Life Harmony
Balance in life is important and time away from the office is imperative to allow you to refresh and focus your attention on the things that matter to you. Parsons supports your time away by providing paid time off and paid flexible holidays.
Career Development
We are committed to fostering the personal and professional growth of our employees. Develop and advance yourself though our comprehensive training, educational and mentorship programs.
Veteran Support
We provide Industry leading benefits to support veterans and active-duty members to provide security for you and your family by offering robust leave and benefits; including paid active-duty military leave and paid time off when transitioning back to civilian life.
Mind & Body
At Parsons we inspire healthier habits, heathier minds, and a healthier you through our wellness program. Participate in our weekly Meditation Mondays and Wellness Wednesdays. Wellness, at Parsons, is more than just your annual checkup.
Health
Health is not a one size fits all. At Parsons, we offer a robust Employee Assistance Program as well as comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans through large, national carriers with the choice of regional PPO, HDHP, or HMO networks.
Job Description:
Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented IT Project Manager - HRIS to join our team! In this role you will get to work on the premier Infrastructure project in the US.
Program background
The Gateway Program is the most urgent infrastructure program in the country – a comprehensive set of rail investments that will improve commuter and intercity services, add needed resiliency and, in its later stages, create new capacity between Newark, New Jersey and New York City, the busiest section of the Northeast Corridor (NEC). The first phase of the Gateway Program includes the Hudson Tunnel Project (HTP), which includes the construction of a new two-track tunnel under the Hudson River connecting to Penn Station New York as well as the full rehabilitation of the existing 110-year-old North River Tunnel. The Gateway Development Commission (GDC), established through bi-state legislation, is responsible for the financing and development of the Hudson Tunnel Project.
Job Title
IT Project Manager- Human Resource Information System (HRIS)
Position Summary
The IT PM- HRIS is responsible for leading enterprise software implementation and technology transformation projects across the organization, with an initial focus on the implementation of a Human Resources Information System (HRIS). This role manages the full project lifecycle, including planning, requirements gathering, vendor coordination, system implementation, data migration, testing, training, organizational change management, deployment, and post-implementation support.
The successful candidate will work closely with business stakeholders, Information Technology, vendors, consultants, and executive leadership to deliver technology solutions that improve operational efficiency, data quality, user experience, and business performance. While the initial assignment will focus on the HRIS implementation, the IT PM- HRIS may lead additional enterprise software implementations and business transformation projects as organizational priorities evolve.
Key Responsibilities
Project Leadership
- Lead enterprise software implementation projects from initiation through production deployment, stabilization, and transition to operational support.
- Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, budgets, resource plans, risk registers, issue logs, decision logs, and status reports.
- Manage project scope, timelines, deliverables, dependencies, and stakeholder expectations.
- Facilitate project meetings, steering committee meetings, workshops, and executive briefings.
- Monitor and communicate project status, risks, issues, decisions, and mitigation strategies.
HRIS Implementation
- Lead the implementation of the organization’s Human Resources Information System.
- Coordinate activities among leaders overseeing Human Resources, Payroll, Benefits, Information Technology, Finance, Procurement, and external vendors.
- Oversee requirements gathering, solution design, configuration reviews, testing, training, deployment, and post-go-live support.
- Manage data conversion and integration efforts with existing systems.
- Ensure successful organizational readiness and adoption of new processes and technology.
Enterprise Software Projects
- This role may also manage additional business application and technology projects.
- Coordinate cross-functional business process improvement and system modernization initiatives.
- Apply consistent project governance and implementation practices across the enterprise software portfolio.
Vendor Management
- Serve as the primary project liaison between the organization and software vendors, implementation partners, and consultants.
- Track vendor deliverables, milestones, staffing commitments, contractual obligations, and acceptance criteria.
- Coordinate issue resolution, escalation, and decision-making activities.
- Support contract compliance, deliverable review, and project closeout.
Data, Integration & Quality Assurance
- Coordinate system integrations, data cleansing, mapping, conversion, validation, and migration activities.
- Work with technical and functional resources to ensure solution quality, security, performance, and alignment with business requirements.
- Plan and coordinate system testing, integration testing, user acceptance testing, parallel testing where applicable, defect remediation, and go-live readiness reviews.
Change Management & Communications
- Work with vendors to develop project communication, stakeholder engagement, and organizational change management plans.
- Coordinate training, documentation, knowledge transfer, and user readiness activities.
- Support adoption of new systems and business processes across affected departments.
- Facilitate the transition from project implementation to operational ownership and support.
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Information Systems, Business Administration, Project Management, Human Resources, or a related field.
- Five or more years of project management experience leading business application or enterprise software implementation projects.
- Experience managing the complete software implementation lifecycle, including requirements, configuration, integration, data migration, testing, deployment, and stabilization.
- Experience managing vendors, consultants, and cross-functional teams.
- Experience with project governance, risk management, schedule management, and executive-level status reporting.
- Strong written, verbal, facilitation, and presentation skills.
Preferred
- PMP or comparable project management certification.
- Agile, Scrum, or hybrid project management experience or certification.
- Experience implementing an HRIS/HCM platform such as UKG, Workday, SAP SuccessFactors, Oracle HCM, HiBob, ADP Workforce Now, or a comparable enterprise platform.
- Experience implementing ERP, financial, governance, compliance, asset management, workflow automation, or other enterprise SaaS solutions.
- Experience in public sector, transportation, infrastructure, construction, or another regulated environment.
- Experience with organizational change management and user adoption practices.
Competencies
- Leadership and accountability across complex, cross-functional initiatives
- Strong organization, prioritization, and time management
- Analytical thinking and structured problem-solving
- Ability to translate business needs into clear project requirements and deliverables
- Ability to communicate effectively with technical, functional, vendor, and executive stakeholders
- Collaborative working style and ability to influence without direct authority
- Adaptability and ability to manage multiple software initiatives as priorities evolve
Security Clearance Requirement:
None This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team. For more than 80 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people’s quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency. Powered by our people, we provide the imagination necessary to support our customers’ visions—and to help them see what's next! Salary Range: $112,200.00 - $196,400.00 We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle! Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status. We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to https://www.parsons.com/fraudulent-recruitment/.
COMPETITIVE BENEFIT OFFERINGS
Financial Wellness
We care about your financial wellbeing. Parsons offers competitive pay and retirement plans to help you build wealth for the future while giving you the flexibility to diversify your investments.
Work Life Harmony
Balance in life is important and time away from the office is imperative to allow you to refresh and focus your attention on the things that matter to you. Parsons supports your time away by providing paid time off and paid flexible holidays.
Career Development
We are committed to fostering the personal and professional growth of our employees. Develop and advance yourself though our comprehensive training, educational and mentorship programs.
Veteran Support
We provide Industry leading benefits to support veterans and active-duty members to provide security for you and your family by offering robust leave and benefits; including paid active-duty military leave and paid time off when transitioning back to civilian life.
Mind & Body
At Parsons we inspire healthier habits, heathier minds, and a healthier you through our wellness program. Participate in our weekly Meditation Mondays and Wellness Wednesdays. Wellness, at Parsons, is more than just your annual checkup.
Health
Health is not a one size fits all. At Parsons, we offer a robust Employee Assistance Program as well as comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans through large, national carriers with the choice of regional PPO, HDHP, or HMO networks.
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What New York Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in implementation project manager jobs across New York.
- Bachelor's degree in business, information technology, or a related field required
- PMP certification or active pursuit of PMP credential strongly preferred
- Three or more years managing enterprise software or systems implementation projects
- Demonstrated experience with ERP platforms such as SAP, Oracle, or Workday
- Strong stakeholder management skills across technical and non-technical teams
- Proficiency with project management tools including Jira, Smartsheet, or Microsoft Project
Implementation Project Manager Jobs in New York: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a implementation project manager in New York?
The most direct path is a bachelor's degree in business, information technology, or a related field, followed by hands-on experience coordinating technology projects. New York does not require a state-issued license for this role, but earning a PMP certification through the Project Management Institute is a widely recognized credential that New York employers actively look for. Many candidates move into the role from business analyst, IT coordinator, or systems administrator positions at New York's large financial, healthcare, or professional services firms.
How much do implementation project managers make in New York?
Implementation project managers in New York earn a median of about $121,040 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $74,580 for the lowest 10% to over $192,160 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire implementation project managers in New York?
Employers hiring implementation project managers in New York right now include G MASS, Maximus, and Parsons, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. New York's dense concentration of financial institutions, hospital networks, and enterprise technology consultancies makes it one of the most active states for this role year-round.
Which New York cities have the most implementation project manager jobs?
New York and Albany have the most implementation project manager openings in New York. New York City dominates because of its concentration of global financial firms, major hospital systems, and large consulting practices, while Buffalo and Albany draw openings from regional healthcare networks, state government technology initiatives, and growing professional services operations outside the metro area.
Are there remote implementation project manager jobs in New York?
Yes, and more than most fields. About 67% of implementation project manager openings tied to New York are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting the desk-based and coordination-heavy nature of the work. Discovery, planning, and reporting phases are most commonly done remotely, while go-live support and on-site training often require in-person presence at the client or employer location.
How can I get hired as a implementation project manager in New York with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is starting as a business analyst, IT coordinator, or project coordinator at a large New York employer, then moving into an implementation-focused role as you gain systems exposure. Firms like Deloitte, IBM, and major New York hospital networks run associate and early-career consulting programs that place candidates without direct implementation experience on project teams. Earning a CAPM certification from the Project Management Institute or completing a Salesforce or SAP foundational credential strengthens a junior candidate's application considerably in the New York market.
Where can I find and apply to implementation project manager jobs in New York?
You can find and apply to implementation project manager jobs in New York on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search the listings, find roles that fit your background and target location, and apply directly to the ones that match.
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