Job Title: HRIS Program Manager/ Technical Product Manager III
Location: Santa Clara, CA- Hybrid, locals to CA only
Client: PANW
QUALIFICATIONS PREFERRED:
Skills
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PMP Expertise:
• Leverage your PMP knowledge to ensure adherence to best project management practices throughout the program's lifecycle.
• Workstream Management:
• Manage multiple workstreams within the program, coordinating efforts, resources, and timelines to deliver a cohesive implementation.
• Stakeholder Engagement:
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including executives, project teams, and external partners, to ensure clear communication and buy-in.
• Risk Management:
• Identify potential risks and issues, develop mitigation plans, and proactively address challenges to keep the program on track.
• Resource Allocation:
• Allocate resources efficiently and effectively across workstreams to optimize project outcomes.
• Scope Management:
• Define and manage the program scope, ensuring that all project deliverables are met within the agreed-upon timeline and budget.
• Ensure adherence to documented scope with external vendors to minimize change orders.
• Documentation and Reporting:
• Create and maintain all necessary project artifacts and documentation, including project plans, status reports, and deliverable tracking.
• Quality Assurance:
• Ensure the delivery of high-quality solutions by closely monitoring the workstreams and conducting regular quality assessments.
• Education
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Qualifications:
• To be successful in this role, ideal desirable qualifications are:
• Program Management: 8+ years of experience implementing structured tools and processes for complex, cross-functional projects.
• HR Systems Experience: Proven experience managing Workday or similar HRIS projects is highly desirable.
• Vendor Management: Ensuring external vendors are aligned with project objectives and deliverables; establishing a coordinated PMO alongside vendor project leads that provide cohesive leadership to the project team.
• Communication Skills: Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage with stakeholders at all levels.
• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to address issues as they arise and keep the program on track.
• Documentation: Proficiency in creating and maintaining project documentation and artifacts in alignment with PMP standards.
• Leadership: A collaborative and motivational leadership style to guide project teams to success. Build strategic partnerships with key internal stakeholders and external partners, vendors, and consultants to deliver on program goals.
• Adaptability: The ability to adapt to changing circumstances and manage ambiguity in a dynamic project environment.
• Experience working in a complex, global environment
• Demonstrated excellence in communicating and influencing executive leadership with succinct written presentation and thoughtful verbal communications.
• PMP Certification: A valid Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is preferred.
• Bachelor's Degree: A bachelor's degree in a related field is preferred.