Senior Leader Project Management, HR Project Management Office

The purpose of this position is to lead projects aligned to the HR strategic priorities working across the HR function to ensure consistency in project management standards, including tools and techniques.  The Senior Leader Project Management is a highly accountable and visible role within the HR PMO.   The successful individual will work with cross disciplinary and global teams to design, plan, organize, and manage highly complex, global projects aligned to HR strategic priorities that transition as well as transform the HR organization to deliver on its vision.  

• The ideal candidate must be experienced:
• As a PM working in Human Capital Management or Advisory Services supporting HR Services/Payroll, Compensation, Benefits and or Talent and must be PMI certified within the last 3 years.  Leading cross-functional, global projects and executing corporate-wide initiatives to deliver high-impact strategic initiatives and managing associated organizational change leveraging a consistent governance approach.  Design of defined project plans, coordination of resources, managing implementation activities on time and on budget, developing all processes associated with program rollout and ensuring ongoing support of project owners and team members.  Communicating with and influencing senior management to include delivering various and timely reports and presentations.  Working in a fast paced, data driven and global environment; capable to drive simplicity and consistency – removing obstacles for and across teams.  Ensures that the project plan delivers expected results and that milestones are clear and can be tracked, and delivered on time, on scope, on budget.
• Duties:
• Ensures alignment to the PMO governance process for all projects and change initiatives leveraging PMO tools and templates.  Leads multi-disciplinary teams to complete assigned project on time, to specifications, and with accuracy and efficiency. Clearly and accurately outlines the key workstreams, sub-workstreams, actions, owners and significant milestones; prepares weekly, monthly and quarterly reports and updates for managers/leaders and senior executives to keep them updated on progress. Conducts on going risk assessments; reports identified risks to management; provides recommendations for mitigation of risk (including termination of the project if appropriate); ensures RAID (risks, actions/assumptions, issues, decisions) are documented to deliver key project objectives. Provides appropriate oversight of costs and budgets for assigned projects in collaboration with the PMO Business Analyst and project owners. Acts as a liaison between HR CoEs and other areas of HR and the enterprise throughout project lifecycle.  Communicates and collaborates with HR and other enterprise teams to provide training and information required to ensure the success of projects, programs, and systems implementation.  Manages change and compliance initiatives related to projects. Ensures alignment and compliance with the HR PMO Governance model and PMI standards for project management.  Ensures compliance with all federal, state, local, industry, contractual, and company regulations, standards, specifications, and best practices. Performs other related duties as assigned.  

• Required Skills/Abilities: 
• Strong project management acumen, with excellent grasp of program management methodologies including project risk management.
• Excellent analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills, as well as a demonstrated ability to simultaneously control numerous projects.
• Capacity to anticipate, comprehend and manage project dependencies across other initiatives in the organization.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, report preparation and research skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and time management skills with attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
• Well-developed consultative approach - listening, coaching and influencing skills.
• Ability to build relationships with colleagues across business lines and levels utilizing exceptional listening and facilitation skills to drive effective outcomes and to develop innovative solutions that meet the needs of multiple stakeholders.
• Ability to manage independently, prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Thorough understanding of or the ability to quickly learn about the HR function and the significant projects, processes or practices being developed.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Project Management tools, including Microsoft Projects is required; understanding of databases and project management software is a must.
• Education and Experience:
• Bachelor’s degree required with preference for related field, which may include Business Administration, Finance, Engineering or Technology. Past experience working in an HR PMO; Workday implementation. At least three years of related experience required. PMP, PgMP, CAPM, and/or comparable project management certifications required.
• Other Requirements: 
• Must be open to working flexible hours as a part of a global team. Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.