HCM Project Manager

Job Description

ECS is seeking an HCM Project Manager to work in our Arlington, VA office. Please Note: This position is contingent upon additional funding.

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced and driven Project Manager – Human Capital Modernization to lead and deliver HR technology initiatives that support business transformation, operational efficiency, and enhanced employee experience. This role requires a strong background in project management, business process engineering, Lean Six Sigma , and-most importantly-stakeholder and customer engagement . You will be responsible for building strong relationships with internal stakeholders and end users across the organization to ensure successful project outcomes and user adoption.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Management: Lead HCM projects, including planning, execution, risk management, resource allocation, and post-implementation support.
• Stakeholder & Customer Engagement: Facilitate regular communication with stakeholders to gather requirements, manage expectations, and ensure alignment with business objectives.
• Business Process Engineering: Analyze, design, and optimize HR processes to improve efficiency, scalability, and user experience. Align technology solutions with re-engineered workflows.
• Lean Six Sigma Application: Utilize Lean Six Sigma methodologies to identify inefficiencies, reduce waste, and drive continuous improvement across HR systems and processes.
• Change Management & Training: Develop and execute change management and training strategies to support system adoption and minimize disruption during transitions.
• Governance & Compliance: Ensure all projects adhere to OPM, Federal Regulations and internal IT governance, security standards, and data privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA).
• Documentation & Reporting: Maintain comprehensive project documentation, including project plans, business requirements, test cases, and status reports for stakeholders and leadership.

Required Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field.
• 5 years of project management experience, including at least 2 years focused on HCM or HR systems.
• Proven experience in stakeholder engagement, customer relationship management, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Demonstrated success in business process engineering and process optimization.
• Knowledge and practical application of Lean Six Sigma principles (Green Belt or higher preferred).
• Familiarity with HR systems such as Workday, SAP SuccessFactors, Oracle HCM, or equivalent.
• Experience managing complex projects involving multiple stakeholders and dependencies.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and facilitation skills.
• Proficiency with project management and collaboration tools (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet, Jira, Asana, Confluence).

Desired Skills

• PMP, PRINCE2, or Agile/Scrum certification.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
• Experience in HR data migration and integrations.
• Background in managing projects within large organizations.
• Familiarity with user experience (UX) design principles in HR technology.

ECS is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis any characteristic protected by law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local jurisdiction law.

ECS is a leading mid-sized provider of technology services to the United States Federal Government. We are focused on people, values and purpose. Every day, our 3500 employees focus on providing their technical talent to support the Federal Agencies and Departments of the US Government to serve, protect and defend the American People.