FastTek Global
Technical Program & Project Manager #1046294
FastTek Global, Dearborn, Michigan, United States, 48120
Dearborn, Michigan - Technical Program & Project Manager (#1046294)
The Timekeeping Modernization Product Group delivers and supports critical systems for managing time, absence, and workforce management functions essential for paying hourly employees. Our objective is to modernize these systems, improve long‑term sustainability by reducing technology complexity, introducing industry‑standard capabilities, and simplifying business processes.
In this hybrid Project/Product Manager role, you will own the "how" while shaping the "what"—driving end‑to‑end delivery of Workforce Software (WFS) while contributing to the product vision that will modernize how manages its hourly workforce. You’ll leverage advanced skills in Jira, SharePoint, MS Teams, and Microsoft 365 to own delivery planning while contributing to product vision, roadmaps, and backlog management. The position requires strong attention to detail and the ability to synthesize complex information into concise updates for technical and executive audiences.
Key Responsibilities
Own end‑to‑end delivery planning, including risk, issue, and change management for modernized workforce management solutions—specifically WorkForce Software configuration.
Develop detailed project plans outlining what work needs to be done, when, and by whom. Coordinate delivery timing across multiple project teams, ensuring seamless data flow between WFS, HRIS, and Payroll systems.
Provide executive‑level timeline reports (e.g., Gantt charts), including parallel run schedules and system cutover plans.
Follow change control management protocols for system upgrades and configuration shifts.
Collaborate with Product Management leadership and Business Owners to understand needs, validate solutions, and translate strategic ideas into measurable specifications and requirement documentation.
Contribute to product vision, strategy, and functional/non‑functional roadmaps for the Timekeeping Modernization portfolio.
Own and prioritize the product backlog, ensuring success of integrated products across WFS, HRIS, and Payroll systems.
Validate that sagas and epics are broken into clear, concise, complete, and testable user stories or tasks.
Drive Program and Project Governance, bridging technical developers and business‑side Timekeeping Modernization and Payroll leads.
Lead L3 project status meetings and prepare support documents for L2 and L1 governance meetings, capturing notes, follow‑ups, and next steps.
Assign actions and decisions on cross‑project/program dependencies, particularly regarding vendor management, third‑party software integration, data migration, and system integration milestones.
Champion Agile methodologies and lead daily stand‑ups.
Own Agile ceremony artifacts for sprint prioritization, release management, and communications.
Participate in strategic roadmap discussions, stakeholder alignment sessions, and requirements prioritization.
Skills Required
Software Development Lifecycle
Workforce Management
Problem Solving
Technical Analysis
Cross‑functional Collaboration
Program Analysis
Project Documentation
Jira
Budget & Timing Management
Financial Reporting
Experience Required
Minimum 6 years in IT with at least 3 years in Program Management.
Education Required
Bachelor's Degree
AI & Hiring Disclosure We use AI tools to support parts of our hiring process, such as reviewing applications and identifying potential matches. These tools are designed to promote efficiency, consistency, and fairness, and they are always used under human oversight. All personal data collected is used solely for recruitment purposes, and you have the right to know, access, or request deletion of your data at any time, subject to legal limits. If AI will be used in a video interview, you’ll be informed in advance and asked for your consent, with the option to opt out. Our tools are regularly reviewed to detect potential bias and to ensure compliance with all applicable laws and our commitment to inclusive hiring. To learn more or exercise your rights, please contact us at
info@fasttek.com .
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In this hybrid Project/Product Manager role, you will own the "how" while shaping the "what"—driving end‑to‑end delivery of Workforce Software (WFS) while contributing to the product vision that will modernize how manages its hourly workforce. You’ll leverage advanced skills in Jira, SharePoint, MS Teams, and Microsoft 365 to own delivery planning while contributing to product vision, roadmaps, and backlog management. The position requires strong attention to detail and the ability to synthesize complex information into concise updates for technical and executive audiences.
Key Responsibilities
Own end‑to‑end delivery planning, including risk, issue, and change management for modernized workforce management solutions—specifically WorkForce Software configuration.
Develop detailed project plans outlining what work needs to be done, when, and by whom. Coordinate delivery timing across multiple project teams, ensuring seamless data flow between WFS, HRIS, and Payroll systems.
Provide executive‑level timeline reports (e.g., Gantt charts), including parallel run schedules and system cutover plans.
Follow change control management protocols for system upgrades and configuration shifts.
Collaborate with Product Management leadership and Business Owners to understand needs, validate solutions, and translate strategic ideas into measurable specifications and requirement documentation.
Contribute to product vision, strategy, and functional/non‑functional roadmaps for the Timekeeping Modernization portfolio.
Own and prioritize the product backlog, ensuring success of integrated products across WFS, HRIS, and Payroll systems.
Validate that sagas and epics are broken into clear, concise, complete, and testable user stories or tasks.
Drive Program and Project Governance, bridging technical developers and business‑side Timekeeping Modernization and Payroll leads.
Lead L3 project status meetings and prepare support documents for L2 and L1 governance meetings, capturing notes, follow‑ups, and next steps.
Assign actions and decisions on cross‑project/program dependencies, particularly regarding vendor management, third‑party software integration, data migration, and system integration milestones.
Champion Agile methodologies and lead daily stand‑ups.
Own Agile ceremony artifacts for sprint prioritization, release management, and communications.
Participate in strategic roadmap discussions, stakeholder alignment sessions, and requirements prioritization.
Skills Required
Software Development Lifecycle
Workforce Management
Problem Solving
Technical Analysis
Cross‑functional Collaboration
Program Analysis
Project Documentation
Jira
Budget & Timing Management
Financial Reporting
Experience Required
Minimum 6 years in IT with at least 3 years in Program Management.
Education Required
Bachelor's Degree
AI & Hiring Disclosure We use AI tools to support parts of our hiring process, such as reviewing applications and identifying potential matches. These tools are designed to promote efficiency, consistency, and fairness, and they are always used under human oversight. All personal data collected is used solely for recruitment purposes, and you have the right to know, access, or request deletion of your data at any time, subject to legal limits. If AI will be used in a video interview, you’ll be informed in advance and asked for your consent, with the option to opt out. Our tools are regularly reviewed to detect potential bias and to ensure compliance with all applicable laws and our commitment to inclusive hiring. To learn more or exercise your rights, please contact us at
info@fasttek.com .
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