Senior Project Manager, HR

Senior Project Manager, Human Resources Position Type: Contract Location: Remote, East Coast preferred

Responsibilities Lead and manage complex, cross-functional projects throughout the full project lifecycle, supporting process improvements, business transformations, system integrations, and technology implementations. Define and monitor project scope, objectives, deliverables, budgets, resource requirements, schedules, risks, issues, dependencies, and project changes. Develop comprehensive project plans, including work breakdown structures, communication strategies, risk management plans, change management activities, testing protocols, training initiatives, and operational support plans. Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and issues, developing strategies to address challenges and maintain progress toward project objectives. Develop and execute stakeholder management plans, build cross-functional relationships, manage expectations, and communicate project updates and decisions across organizational levels. Establish and facilitate project governance, including project kickoff meetings, team meetings, steering committee meetings, and other activities necessary to maintain alignment and meet business requirements. Coordinate project activities, track action items and deliverables, facilitate decision-making, and escalate issues when appropriate. Provide guidance and coaching to project teams on project management methodologies, tools, resources, and best practices. Contribute to the continuous improvement of project management resources, tools, templates, and systems to promote repeatable, predictable, and sustainable project delivery. Incorporate stakeholder and end-user feedback throughout the project lifecycle, adjusting project scope and priorities as needed. Manage competing priorities and project timelines while maintaining team collaboration and morale. Requirements Bachelor’s degree required and minimum of 6 years of project management-related experience. Demonstrated experience managing or leading projects of varying complexity throughout the full project lifecycle. Familiarity with project management methodologies, tools, concepts, and practices, including Waterfall, Agile, or Lean. Ability to manage competing priorities, coordinate project team resources, and navigate accelerated timelines. Strong stakeholder management, communication, collaboration, and influencing skills across all levels of an organization. Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and manage projects without direct authority over team members. Ability to adapt to changing priorities and support global project coordination needs, including reasonable flexibility in work schedule. Preferred Qualifications Lean / Six Sigma Green Belt certification. Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.

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