About this role
Project Manager
Responsibilities:- Actively manage complex, multi-functional, full-cycle projects on a regional or global scale, concurrently supporting HR in delivering process improvements, business transformations, system integrations, and technology innovation deployments.- Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) on HR's project methodology, providing guidance and coaching to the project team on the project approach, tools, and resources to optimize the likelihood of successful project delivery.- Contribute to the advancement of the PMO function and its ability to deliver projects which are repeatable, predictable, and sustainable through the creation and improvement of project resources, tools, templates, and systems.- Working with Project Lead and project team, define, track, and monitor core project deliverables, including problem/opportunity statement, scope, objectives, budget, resource demand, tasks & actions, risks and issues, scope changes, decisions & information, assumptions, dependencies and constraints, and lessons learned throughout the project lifecycle.- Guide and manage the project team in developing comprehensive plans for project discovery and implementation, encompassing work breakdown structure, project plan, communication strategy, risk management, change management, testing protocols, configuration guidelines, training initiatives, and operational sustainment plans.- Develop risk management plans for supported projects to actively identify, analyze, and monitor project risks & issues, develop risk mitigation strategies, and manage unexpected challenges that may occur during project execution.- In partnership with the Project Lead, develop and execute a Stakeholder Management plan for the project by identifying, analyzing, and understanding stakeholder expectations, building relationships, managing expectations, and communicating effectively at different organizational levels.- Establish and facilitate project-level governance necessary to ensure that the project follows established procedures, adheres to quality standards, establishes stakeholder alignment, and meets business requirements, including gate or steering committee meetings and escalate issues when appropriate.- Organize and facilitate key project activities, such as project kick-off, team meetings, action item tracking, risk management, deliverable management, decision-making processes, project communications, and lessons learned.
Required Skills:- Minimum 6+ years of formal project management experience guiding complex, full-lifecycle projects.- Direct project management experience involving specifically HR module workflows.- Hands-on mastery of core project management frameworks (Waterfall, Agile, or Lean) and project delivery tools.- Proven ability to navigate undefined project scopes, manage competing priorities, and influence stakeholders without direct authority.- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, HR, Information Systems, or a related field. Preferred Skills:- PMP Certification: Active Project Management Professional (PMP) credential.- Lean / Continuous Improvement: Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or practical experience applying root-cause problem-solving frameworks.- Domain Focus: Prior experience within HR PMO, Talent Acquisition, Procurement, or HR-IT functions.- Global / Regional Scope: Background managing international HR process rollouts, specifically European hiring and offer compliance workflows.