Sr Principal Business Applications Analyst

Why UKG: At UKG, the work you do matters. The code you ship, the decisions you make, and the care you show a customer all add up to real impact. Today, tens of millions of workers start and end their days with our workforce operating platform. Helping people get paid, grow in their careers, and shape the future of their industries. Thatu2019s what we do. We never stop learning. We never stop challenging the norm. We push for better, and we celebrate the wins along the way. Here, youu2019ll get flexibility thatu2019s real, benefits you can count on, and a team that succeeds together. Because at UKG, your work mattersu2014and so do you. Job Summary We are seeking a strategic and results-driven Business Applications Analyst to drive and manage cross-functional transformation initiatives that align with our companyu2019s strategic objectives. This role requires a dynamic leader with a proven ability to transform business processes and functions through effective cross-functional teaming, rigorous program management, and exceptional communication. The ideal candidate will serve as a thought leader and change agent, driving innovation and operational excellence across the enterprise. Key Responsibilities u2022 Thought Leadership: Recommend creative and innovative solutions to strategic business problems leveraging industry best practices and insights from the analysis of internal and external data. u2022 Operational Improvements: Identify inefficiencies and lead efforts to streamline operations and improve productivity. u2022 Strategic Initiative Execution: Partner with Business Leads to support the planning, execution, and delivery of enterprise-wide transformation initiatives, ensuring alignment with strategic goals. u2022 Cross-Functional Collaboration: Lead teams across departments (e.g., Sales, Finance, Operations, Product, Technology) to ensure seamless integration and execution of transformation efforts. u2022 Program Management: Create project plans, manage timelines, budgets, risks, and resources, and ensure successful delivery of transformation projects. u2022 Change Management: Design and implement change management strategies to support adoption and sustainability of new processes and technologies. u2022 Stakeholder Engagement: Communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels to ensure transparency, alignment, and buy-in. u2022 Performance Monitoring: Track metrics that will monitor the success of transformation initiatives; adjust strategies based on performance data. u2022 Communication & Reporting: Prepare and deliver clear, concise updates to stakeholders and leadership. Create visualizations and presentations to communicate project status, risks, and recommendations. Qualifications u2022 10+ years of experience in program management, business transformation, or strategic operations. u2022 Proven track record for partnering with cross-functional teams and delivering significant business impact (e.g., Finance, Sales, Operations, Product Development, Customer Experience, Customer Success or Cloud), with a strong understanding of their KPIs and operational models. u2022 Exceptional organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills. u2022 Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence and lead cross-functional teams. u2022 Project Management certification (e.g., PMP, Agile, Lean Six Sigma) strongly preferred. u2022 Experience with enterprise project management tools (e.g., Asana, MS Project, Smartsheet). Service Now SPM a plus. Success Metrics u2022 Measurable improvements in operational efficiency, customer satisfaction, and profitability. u2022 Positive stakeholder feedback and high adoption rates of new processes or systems. u2022 Timely and on-budget delivery of transformation projects. Company Overview: UKG is the Workforce Operating Platform that puts workforce understanding to work. With the world's largest collection of workforce insights, and people-first AI, our ability to reveal unseen ways to build trust, amplify productivity, and empower talent, is unmatched. It's this expertise that equips our customers with the intelligence to solve any challenge in any industry u2014 because great organizations know their workforce is their competitive edge. Learn more at . Equal Opportunity Employer UKG is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, disability, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories. View The EEO Know Your Rights poster ( UKG participates in E-Verify. View the E-Verify posters here (. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Disability Accommodation in the Application and Interview Process For individuals with disabilities that need additional assistance at any point in the application and interview process, please email . The pay range for this position is $145,600.00 to $200,000.00, however, base pay offered may vary depending on skills, experience, job-related knowledge and location. This position is also eligible for a short-term incentive and a long-term incentive as part of total compensation. Information about UKGu2019s comprehensive benefits can be reviewed on our careers site at is the policy of Ultimate Software to promote and assure equal employment opportunity for all current and prospective Peeps without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, veteran status, and any other legally protected status entitled to protection under federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws. This policy governs all matters related to recruitment, advertising, and initial selection of employment. 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Created: 2026-01-19