The People Project Manager is responsible for supporting the development and implementation of projects and program management that aligns to the strategic priorities of the Company Enterprise People (HR) Team. They will be responsible for creating, managing, and executing various projects to standardize and strengthen HR practice across the organization. Some key deliverables include tracking progress towards the HR strategic roadmap, supporting various HR technology projects, and overall project management support for other ad-hoc needs that may arise. The position will work closely with the Director, People Strategy & Planning, and the HR team's senior leaders to ensure the smooth delivery of key HR processes and deliverables. The Project Manager's work output will be featured at the highest levels of the organization, so it's imperative the incumbent is able to consistently deliver the responsibilities listed below at the highest levels of quality output.

This position is hybrid, allowing individuals to work both at an approved off-site location and onsite at a primary or multiple locations, depending on business needs.

Essential Functions:

• Support the definition and ongoing refinement of HR strategy and progress metrics and related goals, disseminating plans into clear, concise presentations and read-out deliverables for C-suite and Board-level audiences.
• Contribute to top-priority special projects and ad-hoc analyses, e.g., HR technology implementations, HR analytics dashboard roll-outs, etc.
• Providing input into strategic planning and strategy development, internal management, project management, and communications—ensuring follow-through, prioritization, and effective coordination of all engagements and work products
• Contribute to developing performance metrics of HR activities and quantifying value-add to the business.
• Track and regularly report HR team’s progress against goals and desired outcomes.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute projects across the HR organization including tracking and reporting on status, risks, issues, and dependencies.
• Coordinate and integrate the projects across HR project portfolio; prioritize projects and rebalance them as required based on feedback from leadership.
• Collaborate and coordinate with key HR leaders and team members to present a comprehensive monthly HR All team meeting and quarterly HR Retreat
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Highly organized with the ability to prioritize and manage numerous projects with competing priorities. 
• Excellent sound judgment and discretion; able to manage sensitive and confidential information appropriately.
• Ability to analyze situations, make independent situations, prioritize to meet deadlines, and be a team player. 
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate at all levels. 
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build and manage key stakeholder relationships across the organization. 
• Strong listening and problem-solving skills 
• Knowledge and ability to master various tools and technology related to the role, such as full MS.
• Office suite, HRIS, ATS, project management apps, and other applications as needed.

Minimum Education:

• Bachelor's degree in related fields, which may include Human Resources, Business Management, Social Sciences, or related field. REQUIRED
• MBA or MS in related quantitative discipline, Industrial-Organizational Psychology, Organizational Development, Organizational Behavior, Human Resources or related field. PREFERRED

Minimum Experience:

• One (1) year Exposure to HR-related projects or organizational change initiatives AND Two (2) years Experience specifically in HR transformation, process changes and implementation, and content creation / status communications for executive and official-level stakeholders (in addition to minimum experience above).REQUIRED
• Familiarity with project management tools and software is a plus. PREFERRED

Preferred Licence/Certifications:

• SPHR or SHRM-SCP
• Certified Project Management Professional (PMP)-PMI