Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. The company is confidential and is seeking a Project Manager for implementation initiatives. The role leads large-scale programs and projects, including payroll processing implementation across the US, Canada, Mexico, and Brazil, while managing stakeholders, vendors, risks, timelines, budgets, and regional execution plans.
Responsibilities
- Lead the planning, execution, and oversight of large-scale programs and projects, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and priorities
- Define program scope, objectives, deliverables, and success criteria, and develop detailed project plans, schedules, and budgets
- Establish and maintain effective governance structures, communication channels, and stakeholder engagement strategies
- Manage cross-functional project teams, including internal and external stakeholders, to execute project activities and mitigate risks
- Monitor program performance metrics, track progress against milestones, and report on program status, risks, and issues to senior management
- Lead change management initiatives and drive continuous improvement efforts to enhance program effectiveness and efficiency
- Mentor and coach junior program managers and project team members
- Lead and coordinate Payroll Processing implementation for US, Canada, Mexico, and Brazil, managing regional timelines and vendor relationships
- Drive risk identification and escalation through RAID logs and track vendor costs and resource constraints
- Oversee preparation and review of Key Design Decision (KDD) documents and project deliverables
- Create mitigation, training, and cutover plans to ensure successful regional execution
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Engineering, or related field
- Minimum 6 years of experience in program management, project management, or a related role
- Proven track record of successfully managing complex programs and projects from initiation to closure
- Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Proficiency in project management methodologies, tools, and techniques, such as PMBOK, Agile, and Waterfall
- Master's degree in Business Administration, Project Management, or related field
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent
- Experience managing programs or projects in a technology, engineering, or product development environment
- Knowledge of program/portfolio management tools and software (e.g., Microsoft Project, JIRA, Smartsheet)
- Familiarity with industry-specific regulations, standards, and best practices
Company Overview
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