Sr. Project Manager, HR Project Operations

The Sr. Project Manager, HR Project Operations is an integral part of the HR Technology team, and a key advocate for project management and continuous process improvement. This individual, working in partnership with HR Tech, Compliance, and in close collaboration with cross-functional teams across HR will be responsible for leading and partnering in small-, medium- and large-scale projects. The Sr. Project Manager must have strong communication and relationship-building skills, and thrive in a fast-paced environment where cross-functional collaboration is key to solving complex problems. The Sr. Project Manager provides project leadership for all assigned projects, with the ability to manage multiple projects at a time. The Sr. Project Manager helps ensure that all projects are aligned with HR Tech strategies while driving towards operational excellence.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Project initiation, planning, control, execution, and communication pertaining to HR Technology projects.
• Management of multiple, interrelated projects.
• Ensures goals are accomplished within scope, time, and in line with HR and business objectives.
• Work with HR Project Operations, fellow project/program manager, HRIS Global Leads, and cross-functional HR teams to organize and reach critical milestones across all phases of the project lifecycle including initiation, planning, execution, monitor and control, and close.
• Use appropriate business acumen to balance innovation and operational needs while accounting for multiple perspectives.
• Communicate and present information effectively to a wide variety of audiences.
• Provide expertise within project management and the HR Tech & Compliance processes, including the refinement of project management assets and other necessary tools to effectively achieve the project objectives.
• Adhere to project/process methodology including proper documentation.
• Establishes cross-functional relationships between all areas of HR, and occasionally the business.
• Effectively collaborate with team and proactively support planned and/or unplanned needs.
• Proactively guide teams to identify project risks and execute mitigation strategies effectively.
• As applicable, partner with IT teams and IT project managers to ensure IT solutions support business strategies.
• Manage ongoing deliverables and determine appropriate priority of day-to-day development tasks.
• Understand and follow Project Management and HR Technology & Compliance best practices while also enhancing processes where needed to meet new challenges facing projects and the business.
• Able to face difficult and complex problems with ease.

Job Skills:

• Manages small, medium, and large projects and processes with limited oversight.
• Coaching, reviewing, and delegating work to lower-level professionals.
• Knowledgeable application of project management principles.
• Demonstrates ability to think creatively, guide others through creative-problem solving and an eye for continuous improvement and process optimization.
• Exhibits intellectual curiosity to enable contributions at both a strategic and tactical level.
• Demonstrates a solution-focused attitude with the ability to solve problems in a collaborative manner.
• Highly adaptable to the growing and changing needs of HR, the business and related processes.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to manage complex and varied interpersonal relationships to successfully complete projects and implement change.
• Excellent ability to organize information, manage tasks and projects and use or create tools to effectively contribute to organization.
• Ability to express oneself effectively within groups and in one-to-one conversations.  Conveys information clearly and effectively through both formal and informal documents.
• Solid ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to establish and maintain strong relationships with internal and external customers.
• Ability to deal with complex business issues in which multiple challenges may exist.
• Ability to facilitate small-, medium- and large-group discussions using a variety of facilitation techniques.
• Ability to organize time and detailed information to successfully manage and complete multiple projects.
• Knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office Suite.

Work Experience:

• Minimum of 6 years of project management experience with demonstrated growth in managing complexity and ambiguity, preferably in a very fast-paced work environment.
• Robust experience in formal project delivery methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, etc.)
• 5+ years of overall business/industry experience.
• 2+ years of experience in Human Resources and/or familiarity with HR Information Systems (preferably Workday) preferred

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree required

Certifications:

• PMP (Project Management Professional) certification or CSM (Certified Scrum Master) preferred.

Other:

• Must be able to travel 10% of time
• Must be able to lift 25lbs
• Typical office setting
• Mobility within the office including movement from floor to floor
• Travel via plane, car, and metro may be required to perform this job
• Must be able to work more than 40 hours per week when business needs warrant
• Access information using a computer.
• Effectively communicate, both up and down the management chain
• Effectively cope with stressful situations
• Strong mental acuity
• Regular, dependable attendance and punctuality are essential functions of this job
• Other essential functions and marginal job functions are subject to modification

SEI offers a comprehensive package of benefits to employees scheduled 30 hours or more per week. In addition to medical, dental, vision, life and disability plans, SEI employees may take advantage of well-being incentives, parental leave, paid time off, certain paid holidays, tax saving accounts (FSA, HSA), 401(k) retirement benefit, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, tuition assistance as well as entertainment and retail discounts. Non-exempt employees are eligible for overtime pay, if applicable.

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SEI is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and collaborative culture where individuals can grow their careers and contribute fully. We strive to attract talent with broad experiences, skills and perspectives. We welcome applications from all. While it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top end of the pay range at SEI, we offer a competitive salary.  The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate may vary depending on multiple factors including, but not limited to, job-related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, geographical location, and internal pay equity. Our Talent Acquisition Team is ready to discuss your interest in joining SEI. The expected salary range for this position is below.

$82,800.00 - $124,200.00 - Salary

If you require reasonable accommodations to complete our application process, please contact our Human Resources Department at Careers@strategiced.com.