Sr. Project Manager (Human Resources)

Job Description

Sr. Project Manager (Human Resources) - Virtual | Corporate Center

3 -Month+ Contract | | M-F 8:00am-5pm . 40hr

Our client, a Global Leader in the Medical Device Industry has an immediate opening for a Sr. Project Manager for a 3 month + Contract. Our client offers results-driven people a place where they can make a difference - every day! You will also have the opportunity to work with other like-minded, self-directed and detail oriented Top Talents in an extremely collaborative and professional environment.

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.

Position Description and Responsibilities

• 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 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 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

Job Requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor's 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

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Will be employed and paid hourly by iMPact Business Group. Benefits (medical, dental & vision) are available after 90 days of employment.

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