Project Manager – People Operations Strategy (W2 and Local only) - Sharp Decisions : Job Details

A client of Sharp Decisions Inc. is looking for a Project Manager – People Operations Strategy to be based in New York, NY. The position is HYBRID – 3 days a week onsite. The contract duration is for 6 months with possible extension and/or conversion. *W2 and Local only.JOB DESCRIPTION:Project manager wearing many hats - working on many different projects.Help with new MSP implementation.Experience with implementation, integrating new technology, working with outside vendors.About the RoleOur client is seeking a collaborative, organized, and strategic HR Project Manager to oversee a variety of high-priority enablement initiatives for the People Team. Reporting to the Senior Manager, People Operations & Strategy, you will be accountable for identifying and implementing business process improvements and efficiencies that will support client performance and drive innovation, and project managing cross-functional integrations of HR technology. As a change agent, you will help create a new center of excellence program that will focus on continuous improvement and transformation initiatives across the People Team.Three days each week in our midtown Manhattan headquarters will be required.Project Management:Oversee and manage a diverse variety of key strategic projects for the People team.Build and manage project plans, timelines, and resourcingDefine and manage the delivery/execution of results as well as the resolution of key risks issues Monitor/track project progress against established goals and communicate project status, including roadblocks, milestones, and successes with all stakeholdersManage logistics such as scheduling meetings, updating timelines, communicating deliverables, distributing materials, etc. Project DeliveryDevelop and coordinate preparation of tangible deliverables such as internal process documentation, user guides, governance/stakeholder materials, communications, training materials and process maps.Assess the level of change management required and make decisions on rollout dates, preparation of communications, and training requirements.Continuous Improvement:Partner with subject matter experts from People, Legal, Compliance, Payroll, Benefits and the business to create and implement process improvements and transformations across new and existingPeople processes, documenting those processes, diagnosing inefficiencies, and ensuring the completion of projects to work towards an efficient future state.Identify opportunity areas where HR process management and new technology can significantly impact efficiency, quality, profitability, and employee satisfaction.Serve as an internal consultant to assist the People team, the business, and the downstream consumers in solving complex problems, managing key projects, and driving toward solutions that add net present value (NPV) across the organizationSupport process owners, stakeholders, and subject matter experts through the improvement process and manage their expectations.Facilitate process improvement meetings and workshops, including business process requirement gathering, brainstorming, and leadership project roadmap sessions.Qualifications:5 years of project management experience with at least one year of experience supporting improvement/transformation work, and preferably HR technology implementation and process improvementExperience planning, organizing, and leading multiple projects and work streams simultaneouslyDemonstrated success supporting strategic initiatives and projects in a fast-paced, global organizationExperience analyzing business processes, business process modeling, as well as utilizing process improvement methodologies and toolsStrong interpersonal, communication and organizational skills with the ability to synthesize information from multiple sources and provide strategic insightProven ability to work well independently and collaborativelyA high-level of curiosity, adaptability, and persistence to find the best solutions for continuous improvementAbility to motivate team members, foster strong relationships, drive change, and facilitate problem solving discussionsOverall business acumen with the ability to find the simplest, best path to solutionsExperience openly sharing ideas and communicating effectively in emails, meetings and presentationsStrong ability to collect and interpret information Experience using Google and/or Microsoft Office SuiteFamiliarity with LucidChart or another processing mapping tool is preferred, but not requiredFamiliarity with Asana or another project management system is preferred, but not required