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Sr. HR Project Manager
We are looking for an experienced and dynamic Senior Project Manager to lead and deliver performance management initiatives. In this role, you will oversee the entire project lifecycle—from discovery to post-cycle evaluation—while driving the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of performance management processes and programs. You will facilitate discussions with cross-functional stakeholders, ensure effective and timely decision-making, surface risks and critical dependencies, and align stakeholders to ensure seamless execution of our performance cycle and operationalize our high-performance culture. The ideal candidate should have Project Management experience, ideally with a Talent Development background, plus exceptional problem-solving skills and a proven ability to collaborate effectively across the organization.
Key Responsibilities:
- Project Manage performance management process and parallel system implementations / functionality enhancements
- Develop plans & recommendations, gather requirements, drive solutions & solve complex employee issues that require in-depth data analysis and process understanding
- Develop & manage comprehensive project plans outlining key milestones, deliverables, dependencies, and timelines for our Performance Management initiatives
- Oversee the day-to-day workflows of the performance management projects, ensuring that all tasks are completed on schedule and within budget
- Drive adoption of new performance management initiatives by developing clear communication plans, training materials, and support resources.
- Identify, engage, and manage stakeholders across all levels of the organization to ensure that project objectives and deliverables are met.
- Partner with People Tech and the business to implement and optimize tools that support performance management processes.
- Facilitate project team meetings ensuring stakeholders are engaged and supported through the project
- Communicate project status, potential risks, and milestones to senior leadership, ensuring transparency and alignment throughout the project lifecycle.
- Serve as the key point of contact for all performance management project related inquiries and concerns
- Leverage performance data to provide actionable insights and recommendations to leadership.
- Monitor and measure the success of performance management initiatives through feedback, metrics, and continuous improvement efforts
- Model and ensure the highest standard of confidentiality in data handling
- Ability to manage multiple critical priorities while maintaining attention to detail
Qualifications:
- 6 Years of experience in Project Management, with at least 3 years focused on performance management or HR-related projects
- Demonstrated project management and change management skills, familiarity with project management tools / methodologies and a track record of success in bringing highly complex, cross-functional projects to completion
- Proven track record of leading large-scale, cross-functional initiatives in a dynamic environment
- Demonstrated ability to build partnerships & influence at all levels of the organization
- Excellent communication, written, verbal, stakeholder management, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and handle multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
- Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail
- Ability to handle confidential data with discretion and care
- Strong knowledge of performance management processes and best practices and/or track record driving highly complex initiatives
- Familiarity with managing processes to enable technology - examples include Workday, CultureAmp, Lattice etc.
- Experience in a fast-paced, highly dynamic start up
- Leadership presence with strong collaboration skills; able to articulate a clear problem statement & recommendation and secure buy-in and support from key stakeholders
Pay Rate:
- $85-$95/hour
Salary : $85 - $95
