HR Applications Project Manager Hybrid Contract

• Project Planning and Execution:
  • Develop comprehensive project plans, including scope, schedule, budget, resource allocation, and risk management strategies.
  • Lead project kick-off meetings and regular status meetings to ensure clear communication and alignment among stakeholders.
  • Monitor project progress, identify and mitigate risks, and resolve issues promptly.
  • Manage project scope changes and ensure appropriate documentation and approvals.
  • Ensure adherence to project management methodologies (e.g., Agile) and company standards.
• Stakeholder Management:
  • Collaborate with HR business partners, IT teams, vendors, and other stakeholders to define project requirements and ensure alignment.
  • Communicate project status, risks, and issues effectively to all stakeholders.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders to ensure project success.
  • Manage vendor relationships when applicable.
• HR Application Management:
  • Gain a deep understanding of the company's HR corporate applications (e.g., HRIS, talent management systems, payroll systems).
  • Partner with HR teams to identify and implement process improvements through technology solutions.
  • Oversee application upgrades, enhancements, and integrations.
  • Ensure data integrity and security within HR applications.
  • Oversee testing, and user acceptance testing.
• Team Leadership:
  • Lead and motivate project teams, including internal and external resources.
  • Provide guidance and support to team members to ensure project deliverables are met.
  • Foster a collaborative and productive team environment.
  • Potentially manage Business analysts assigned to projects.
• Documentation and Reporting:
  • Create and maintain project documentation, including project plans, status reports, risk logs, and lessons learned.
  • Prepare and present project reports to management and stakeholders.
  • Ensure accurate and timely tracking of project metrics and KPIs.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field. PMP or other relevant project management certification is preferred.  
• Experience:
  • Minimum of 7 years of experience in project management, preferably in the HR or IT field.
  • Proven experience managing HR corporate application projects (e.g., HRIS implementations, talent management system upgrades).
  • Strong understanding of HR processes and best practices.
  • Experience with project management tools and software (e.g., Microsoft Project, Jira).
• Skills:
  • Excellent project management skills, including planning, execution, and monitoring.
  • Strong communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
  • Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.  
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.  
  • Understanding of HR data privacy and security requirements.
  • Strong understanding of software development life cycle.
  • Experience with change management.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with specific HR applications (e.g., Workday, Anaplan, Oracle HCM).
• Experience with Agile methodologies.

Key Competencies:

• Strategic Thinking
• Results Orientation
• Communication and Collaboration
• Problem Solving and Decision Making
• Change Management
• Organizational skills.