Project Manager – HR Technology, AI & Automation (Workday/HRIS)

Job summary

Lead HR technology, AI, automation, and enhancement projects from planning through implementation, coordinating HR, technology, data, and business stakeholders. Manage requirements, project plans, Agile delivery activities, risks, milestones, status reporting, testing, deployment, and transition using Azure DevOps.

Job details

Project Manager – HR AI Projects & Enhancements Location: Toronto, ON (Hybrid - 3 Days Onsite) Duration: Contract About the Role We are seeking a Project Manager with experience delivering HR technology, AI, automation, and digital transformation initiatives. The successful candidate will lead projects from planning through implementation, working closely with HR, technology, data, and business stakeholders to ensure successful delivery. Key Responsibilities Manage HR AI, automation, and HR technology enhancement projects end-to-end. Gather, document, and validate business and functional requirements. Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, risks, dependencies, and status reporting. Coordinate Agile ceremonies, backlog management, and delivery activities. Collaborate with HR, technology, and business teams to drive project success. Track project milestones, issues, and deliverables using Azure DevOps. Support testing, implementation, deployment, and transition activities. Required Experience Experience managing AI, automation, HR technology, or digital transformation projects. Strong project management, stakeholder management, and requirements-gathering skills. Hands-on experience with Agile methodologies and Azure DevOps. Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and business stakeholders. Experience leading projects through the full project lifecycle. Preferred Experience HR Technology, HRIS, or Workday project experience. Experience supporting HR functions such as Talent Acquisition, Learning, Employee Experience, or Workforce Planning. Exposure to AI-driven HR solutions, process automation, and data analytics initiatives.

What you’ll do

Lead HR technology, AI, automation, and enhancement projects from planning through implementation, coordinating HR, technology, data, and business stakeholders. Manage requirements, project plans, Agile delivery activities, risks, milestones, status reporting, testing, deployment, and transition using Azure DevOps.

Requirements

Requires experience managing AI, automation, HR technology, or digital transformation projects, along with strong project and stakeholder management and requirements-gathering skills. Candidates should have hands-on Agile and Azure DevOps experience and be able to lead projects through the full lifecycle; HRIS, Workday, and HR-function experience are preferred.

Listed skills

• Project management · Preferred
• Workday · Preferred
• Requirements gathering · Preferred
• Stakeholder Management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Project Management
• Stakeholder Management
• Requirements Gathering
• Agile Methodologies
• Azure DevOps
• HR Technology
• HRIS
• Workday
• Artificial Intelligence
• Automation
• Digital Transformation
• Project Planning
• Backlog Management
• Testing
• Data Analytics

Job areas

• Management & Leadership
• Human Resources
• Technology
• Consulting
• Data & Analytics

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