Job Description
Job Description
JOB DESCRIPTION:
As a contract Sr Project Manager, you’ll play a key role in supporting HR related projects related to data, people, processes and technologies.
TOP SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:
- Implementation of Workday, Human Capital Management (HCM), or ServiceNow.
- Risk Management and Risk Mitigation.
- Agile Transformation.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- This role will drive complex and cross-functional enterprise projects across the enterprise.
- Work closely with diverse project teams (matrixed org), maintain project schedules and all supporting documents to ensure program/project is delivered within scope, schedule, cost, and specifications and to the satisfaction of stakeholders and sponsors.
- Lead and influence project sponsors, stakeholders and the core project team members in the successful completion / implementation of goals.
- Establish, analyze, and maintain scope, project plans, resources, report progress as required, generate risk assessments, escalate issues, facilitate project review presentations and meetings related to the projects/programs involving multiple stakeholders.
- Create and maintain an Epic and Features roadmap, aligning business goals and objectives.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to define and prioritize Epics and Features based on business value and impact.
- Track progress and ensure that the roadmap is updated regularly to reflect changes in priorities and scope.
- Serves as a liaison between Corporate and other Divisional teams; Develop, foster, and manage relationships with project/program sponsor(s) to influence effective decision making across the enterprise
- Support change management at the organizational level.
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
- 7-10 years progressive experience in project/program management skills, techniques and methodology (Waterfall & Agile).
- Demonstrated experience in Agile methodologies, including Scrum, Kanban, and Lean.
- Strong understanding of Agile principles and practices, and ability to coach teams on Agile adoption and continuous improvement.
- Experience in breaking down Epics into smaller, manageable Features and user stories.
- Strong analytical skills to assess the impact of new features and changes on the overall project timeline and deliverables.
- Must possess excellent interpersonal skills, exhibit poise and exercise diplomacy in communication, ability to influence others toward consensus, conflict management and decision-making, and to direct work for project office colleague (s).
- Must be a self-starter, have demonstrated experience in a lead role, be well organized, able to coordinate multiple work streams, effectively managing their time and be a strong leader who can adapt rapidly to new developments and changing priorities.
- Experience comprehending, explaining and executing various areas of Human Resources, e.g., talent acquisition, HR Operations, Compensation, etc.
- Experience working with cross-functional teams – including IT and third-party vendors.
- Proficiency in using Agile project management tools like Jira, Trello, or Azure DevOps.
- Highly skilled in MS productivity tools (SharePoint, MS Teams, PowerPoint, Excel), and other presentation and other collaboration tools such as Smartsheet, and Planview.
- Strong in critical thinking, data analysis and reporting, risk and controls, and process improvement.
- Background in strategic management and/or management consulting advantageous.
EDUCATION:
- Bachelor’s Degree in a related field.
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