Technical Program & Project Management Specialist

Akkodis is seeking a Technical Program & Project Management Specialist for a Contract with a client in Dearborn, MI(Hybrid). You will drive end-to-end delivery planning and governance for workforce management modernization initiatives while shaping product vision and backlog priorities.

Rate Range: $65/hour to $70/hour; The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.

Technical Program & Project Management Specialist job responsibilities include:

• Own end-to-end delivery planning for workforce management modernization projects, including risk, issue, and change management.

• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, timelines, and governance documentation to ensure seamless integration across WFS, HRIS, and Payroll systems.

• Collaborate with product leadership and business owners to translate strategic objectives into actionable requirements and maintain a prioritized product backlog.

• Lead Agile ceremonies and drive continuous improvement, ensuring sprint planning, release management, and stakeholder alignment.

• Prepare and present executive-level reports (e.g., Gantt charts, cutover plans) and facilitate governance meetings across multiple levels.

• Coordinate vendor management and cross-project dependencies, including third-party integrations, data migration, and system cutovers.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field.

• Minimum 6 years in IT and 3+ years in program/project management, preferably in workforce management.

• Proven expertise in end-to-end project delivery, including risk, issue, and change management, using tools like Jira, MS Teams, and SharePoint.

• Strong experience in Agile methodologies and backlog management, with hands-on knowledge of WorkForce Software (WFS) configuration and integration.

If you are interested in this role, then please click APPLY NOW. For other opportunities available at Akkodis, or any questions, feel free to contact me at Gagan.Sharma@ akkodisgroup.com.

Pay Details: $65.00 to $70.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

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