HR Technical Project Manager III: 26-00148

Job Description

Job Description

SENIOR HR TECHNICAL PROJECT MANAGER

 
Location; Newport Beach, CA

 
JOB DESCRIPTION

 
As a contract Senior Project Manager, you'll play a key role in supporting HR related projects related to data, people, processes, and technologies. 

 
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

 

• This role will Lead the delivery of enterprise HR technology platforms, including candidate‐facing and employee‐facing solutions, from design through global rollout. 
• Work closely with diverse project teams (matrixed org), maintaining project schedules and all supporting documents to ensure program/project is delivered within scope, schedule, cost, and specifications and to the satisfaction of stakeholders and sponsors.
• Lead and influence senior stakeholders across multiple levels including VP, AVP & Directors, while balancing global standards with regional needs in a matrixed operating model.
• Establish, analyze, and maintain scope, project plans, resources, report progress as required, generate risk assessments, escalate issues, facilitate project review presentations and meetings related to the projects / programs involving multiple stakeholders.
• Create and maintain platform roadmaps (Epics, Features, dependencies), aligning HR technology delivery with business outcomes and enterprise priorities.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define and prioritize Epics and Features based on business value and impact.
• Track progress and ensure that the roadmap is updated regularly to reflect changes in priorities and scope.
• Serves as a liaison between Corporate and other Divisional teams; Develop, foster, and manage relationships with project / program sponsor(s) to influence effective decision making across the enterprise.
• Support change management at the organizational level.

 
QUALIFICATIONS

 

• 7-10 years progressive experience in project/program management skills, techniques and methodology (Waterfall & Agile).
• A bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Demonstrated experience applying Agile delivery in enterprise HR technology implementations, including hybrid Agile/Waterfall models, vendor‐led Agile teams, and phased global rollouts.
• Strong understanding of Agile principles and practices, and ability to coach teams on Agile adoption and continuous improvement.
• Experience delivering HR technology initiatives across multiple functional domains (e.g. Talent Acquisition, HR Operations, Total Rewards), with the ability to transfer domain knowledge and delivery patterns between programs.
• Strong analytical skills to assess the impact of new features and changes on the overall project timeline and deliverables.
• Must possess excellent interpersonal skills, exhibit poise and exercise diplomacy in communication, ability to influence others toward consensus, conflict management and decision-making, and to direct work for project office colleagues.
• Must be a self-starter, have demonstrated experience in a lead role, be well organized, able to coordinate multiple work streams, effectively managing their time and be a strong leader who can adapt rapidly to new developments and changing priorities.
• Experience comprehending, explaining, and executing various areas of Human Resources, e.g., talent acquisition, HR Operations, Compensation, etc.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams – including IT and third-party vendors.
• Proficiency in using Agile project management tools like Jira, Trello, or Azure DevOps.
• Highly skilled in MS productivity tools (SharePoint, MS Teams, PowerPoint, Excel), and other presentation and other collaboration tools such as Smartsheet, and Planview.
• Strong in critical thinking, data analysis and reporting, risk and controls, and process improvement.
• Background in strategic management and/or management consulting advantageous.

 
WHAT WILL MAKE YOU STAND OUT

 

• MBA, PMP and/or Agile certifications, or other relevant study.
• Experience delivering large‐scale HR technology programs that serve as a foundation for subsequent cross‐HR initiatives.
• Experience implementing Workday.

Platinum Resource Group is a professional level consulting firm, providing resources to Fortune 1000 client companies in the areas of technology, human resources, accounting, finance, business systems and supply chain, on a contract and interim basis. PRG has operations in Orange County, San Diego, Los Angeles and San Francisco. As a W-2 employer we offer our consultants direct deposit bi-weekly payroll, health, dental, vision benefits, and referral bonuses.

Company Description

Platinum Resource Group is a professional level consulting firm, providing resources to Fortune 1000 client companies in the areas of technology, human resources, accounting, finance, business systems and supply chain, on a contract and interim basis. PRG has operations in Orange County, San Diego, Los Angeles and San Francisco. As a W-2 employer we offer our consultants direct deposit bi-weekly payroll, health, dental, vision benefits, and referral bonuses.