Business Professional - Senior Project Manager

Job Description:
Senior Project Managers have accountability and authority to achieve project objectives. They direct a multi-disciplinary project team to complete projects.
This position will be in the Human Resources function with specific responsibility for a project intended to drive improvements in the process of extending offers of employment to European candidates with some potential to extend coverage to additional projects, pending adequate bandwidth.
Through excellent project management and problem-solving practices, this role will be positioned to guide and manage projects that will be instrumental in achieving functional strategic priorities. The Senior Project Manager, HR, will be considered a subject matter expert for best practices in project management and execution. This role will contribute to the growth and evolution of the HR PMO and its ability to deliver projects that are repeatable, predictable, and sustainable.
Actively manage complex, multi-functional, full-cycle projects on a regional or global scale, concurrently to support 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 lifecycleGuide 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 of 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

Knowledge and Capabilities:
Builds successful working relationships with internal and external personnel in various departments. Understands quality system(s).
High in emotional intelligence and stays calm under pressure. Adept in conflict resolution.
Drives results in support of the business, even in the face of demanding timelines. Steps up to take on additional responsibility where appropriate.
Adept at team management: selects the right people to complete the right tasks all while maintaining team morale and recognizing contributions.
Can influence without direct authority in a way that makes others want to be on their team.
Incorporates end-user feedback to refine scope through the project lifecycle and can communicate changes, updates and decisions to key stakeholders
Can understand and communicate how goals fit into broader organizational goals, and prioritize tasks/schedule accordingly.
Keeps the customer at the heart of what we do.
Exercises good judgment and can weigh benefits and risk in order to make solid decisions despite ambiguity.
Growth mindset ability to learn quickly and adapt to a changing environment.

Education & Experience:
Bachelors Degree in information systems, computer science, human resources management, engineering, business administration or a related discipline required
Experience within the Human Resources, Procurement, or IT function
Lean / Six Sigma Green Belt certification
Experience using Lean methodologies, practical problem-solving, or continuous improvement tools
Experience supporting complex, multi-functional projects where project discovery was needed before implementation
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
6 years of project management-related experience
Demonstrated experience and familiarity with project management tools, concepts, and methods such as Waterfall, Agile or Lean
Demonstrated experience managing or leading projects of varying complexity through the full project life cycle

Ability
Ability to multi-task, manage the time of self and project team in navigating competing priorities, varying degrees of project scope clarity, and accelerated timelines
Demonstrated ability to work through ambiguity to achieve clear project scope
Ability to partner, influence, and work with all levels of the organization
Reasonable flexibility with work schedule to support project coordination needs of a global team
This position will be in the Human Resources function with specific responsibility for a project intended to drive improvements in the process of extending offers of employment to European candidates with some potential to extend coverage to additional projects, pending adequate bandwidth. See job description for additional details.