Director of HR Project Management

Role Description

This position is eligible for remote work anywhere within the United States. However, candidates who reside within a commutable distance to our corporate headquarters in Saint Petersburg, FL (including the Tampa Bay area) will follow a hybrid work schedule, typically requiring 2–3 days per week in the office.

The Director of HR Project Management leads the delivery of complex, enterprise-scale HR initiatives by serving as the primary project management leader for the function. Accountable for establishing and maturing project management practices across HR, this role ensures disciplined execution, alignment to strategic priorities, and successful delivery of transformational efforts such as HR M&A integrations, and other critical transformative initiatives.

In addition to hands-on project leadership, this role leads the HR business management function, overseeing a small team responsible for core operational disciplines including risk, audit, budget, contracts, and accounts payable. Through this combined scope, the role ensures that both project execution and underlying operational management are aligned, well-governed, and positioned to support HR’s broader strategic objectives.

Qualifications

• 10–15+ years of experience in project management.
• 6+ years of people leadership experience preferred.
• Experience project managing M&A integrations highly preferred.
• Demonstrated success leading large-scale, complex initiatives in a matrixed organization.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience; advanced degree preferred.

Requirements

• Ability to integrate project management rigor with operational and financial oversight, ensuring holistic execution across HR.
• Assist project owner(s) with building the structure and culture of the project team, and defining roles and responsibilities to enable achievement of project objectives and the effective operation of key business processes.
• Demonstrated ability to align work with organizational strategy and drive outcomes across complex, matrixed environments.
• Expertise in managing initiatives within cost, time, and quality parameters while balancing competing priorities.
• Strong influencing skills; able to gain buy-in and navigate resistance across senior stakeholders.
• Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on operational excellence, standardization, and scalability.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Critical illness insurance and accident insurance.
• Disability benefits.
• Retirement savings.
• Paid time off (including vacation, holidays, and sick leave).
• Parental leave.

Company Description

At Raymond James, our associates use five guiding behaviors (Develop, Collaborate, Decide, Deliver, Improve) to deliver on the firm's core values of client-first, integrity, independence, and a conservative, long-term view.

We expect our associates at all levels to:

• Grow professionally and inspire others to do the same.
• Work with and through others to achieve desired outcomes.
• Make prompt, pragmatic choices and act with the client in mind.
• Take ownership and hold themselves and others accountable for delivering results that matter.
• Contribute to the continuous evolution of the firm.

At Raymond James – as part of our people-first culture, we honor, value, and respect the uniqueness, experiences, and backgrounds of all of our Associates. When associates bring their best authentic selves, our organization, clients, and communities thrive. The Company is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions on the basis of merit and business needs.