Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. ExtensisHR, one of the largest Professional Employer Organizations in the U.S., is seeking a Project Manager to lead cross-functional projects that support strategic initiatives and operational improvements. The role involves collaborating with business stakeholders and technology teams to ensure successful project delivery while managing multiple priorities.
Responsibilities
- Experience leading cross-functional projects from initiation through implementation that support business goals
- Partner with business leaders to define project objectives, scope, timeline, success measures, and project plans
- Translate business objectives into actionable project plans, milestones, and deliverables
- Drive project momentum, accountability, and decision-making in evolving or ambiguous environments
- Manage multiple high-priority initiatives simultaneously while balancing competing business needs and resource constraints
- Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, RAID logs, requirements, status reporting, and project documentation
- Identify, manage, and proactively mitigate project risks, issues, dependencies, and resource constraints
- Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned to business objectives
- Manage scope changes, schedules, and stakeholder expectations throughout the project lifecycle
- Coordinate internal teams and third-party vendors to support successful project execution
- Follows established PMO standards and contributes to continuous improvement
- Build strong partnerships across departments and with senior leadership
- Facilitate alignment across business, operational, and technology teams
- Prepare and present executive-ready status updates, recommendations, risks, decisions, and action plans
- Lead project meetings, team workshops, stakeholder discussions, and status updates
- Escalate issues appropriately and provide recommendations for resolution
- Assist with project-to-operations transition planning to ensure sustainable ownership and adoption of delivered solutions
- A key function of this role includes the effective use and understanding of artificial intelligence (AI) tools and technologies to enhance productivity, decision-making, and overall performance
Skills
- 3-5+ years of project management-related experience managing cross-functional initiatives, stakeholders, risks, timelines, and project delivery
- Proven success managing complex, cross-functional projects with multiple stakeholders, dependencies, and competing priorities
- Experience working with business leaders, project sponsors, and cross-functional stakeholders
- Demonstrated ability to take initiative, solve problems proactively, and manage projects independently
- Strong leadership, facilitation, problem-solving, and organizational skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including executive-level presentations and reporting
- Experience with project management methodologies, frameworks, and reporting
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, and project management tools
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) strongly preferred
- Experience in PEO, payroll, HR outsourcing, benefits administration, professional employer services, or related industries
- Experience leading transformation, process improvement, automation, or technology implementation initiatives
- Experience working with CRM systems, HRIS systems and enterprise business systems
- Familiarity with Agile, Hybrid, and traditional project delivery methodologies
- Experience supporting executive steering committees, PMOs, and organizational change initiatives
Benefits
- Progressive Paid-Time Off Program for you to enjoy time out of the office, including time off for volunteering and life events.
- Group Medical, Dental, Vision and Life insurance available from day one.
- Student Loan Assistance Program where ExtensisHR contributes toward your student loans.
- Pretax Spending Accounts to ease taxes on health and dependent care expenses.
- Extensive professional development programs to help you get to where you want to go in your career.
- Discounts in retail and entertainment.
- A social and community outreach committee that promotes a fun inclusive culture through in-office events and networking opportunities.
- Complimentary coffee and snacks to keep you fueled and productive throughout the day.
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