ShiftWizard/Dormakaba Project Manager

FIDES is seeking a Project Manager to lead the implementation of ShiftWizard and Dormakaba solutions as part of a broader replacement of Kronos Time & Attendance and Scheduling systems. This role involves managing cross-functional teams, aligning the project with business goals, and ensuring on-time, within-budget delivery. The Project Manager will oversee workforce scheduling, time/attendance, and access control system integration while leading change management and risk mitigation strategies. ~90% remote (occasional onsite as needed).

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the end-to-end implementation of ShiftWizard (workforce scheduling) and Dormakaba (access control/time systems) as replacements for Kronos T&A and scheduling.
• Develop and manage project timelines, budgets, and resource plans across multiple system workstreams.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including IT, HR, operations, clinical/business stakeholders, and external vendors.
• Drive integration efforts between scheduling, time/attendance, and downstream systems such as payroll, HRIS, and security/access systems.
• Partner with executive leadership and stakeholders to align project milestones with organizational priorities.
• Establish and execute change management, communication, and training strategies to support adoption.
• Identify and mitigate risks across the project lifecycle, proactively resolving issues and blockers.
• Provide regular status reporting to senior leadership, including progress, risks, and financial tracking.
• Oversee data migration, system configuration, testing (UAT), and go-live readiness.
• Ensure compliance with workforce management policies, labor regulations, and system security standards.

Qualifications:

• Direct experience leading ShiftWizard and/or Dormakaba implementations REQUIRED.
• 8–12+ years of experience managing enterprise software or workforce management system implementations.
• Proven experience replacing or implementing Kronos/UKG (or similar T&A/scheduling systems).
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Technology, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and cross-functional coordination skills.
• Experience managing vendor relationships and system integrators.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• PMP or equivalent certification preferred.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in healthcare or large enterprise environments with complex scheduling needs.
• Familiarity with workforce scheduling optimization and staffing models.
• Knowledge of integrations with HRIS, payroll, and identity/access management systems.
• Experience with large-scale system replacements or transformations (legacy to modern platforms).