Associate Project Manager

Details

The Associate Project Manager reports to the Talent Management Program Manager. He/she supports the coordination and project management needed to successfully execute global Talent Management processes and initiatives.

The Associate Project Manager works closely with the immediate team to coordinate efforts, communicate with HR colleagues, and ensure appropriate efficiencies and processes are in place to streamline and execute work.

This position requires strong program/project management capabilities, effective communication and collaboration skills, and the ability to provide insight around potential risks and opportunities, resolve conflict, initiate resolution and deliver results. It also requires an ability to work with HR Systems (Workday) functionality required to support the implementation of Talent Management processes.

Day to Day Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of innovative global Talent Management programs and processes such as performance management, succession planning, and talent review.
• Apply program/project management skills to assure the timely and efficient execution of Talent Management projects.
• Provide support to drive project requirements, workflows, and plans including managing timelines, communications, quality, risks, uncovering roadblocks, defining critical paths, identifying resource constraints, and any other issues that arise.
• Work with project/program leads and other stakeholders to identify the success criteria of the project.
• Identify and document all project milestones and deliverables and keep project plans up to date at all times, including resource allocations, monitoring schedules, milestones, deliverables, updating percentage completion, etc.
• Continuously monitor and measure project processes and activities to identify and communicate potential issues, risks, or problems in a timely fashion and provide corrective action options to drive to resolution.
• Conduct HR systems user testing and review to ensure Talent Management processes are functioning appropriately (i.e., in Workday), in collaboration with HR Technology colleagues.
• Provide support to HR colleagues on HR systems functionality (i.e., in Workday) from a Talent Management perspective, in collaboration with HR Technology colleagues.
• Conduct project evaluations, post-mortems, and drive process change to incorporate lessons learned.
• Coordinate with administrators and/or program/project leads to schedule meetings and coordinate important touch points, as needed.
• Attend core team meetings to ensure an understanding of issues and open items with regards to Talent Management initiatives.
• Assist program/project leads in partnering/liaising with key collaborative partners (e.g., Corporate Communications, PMO, HR Operations, HR Technology) to drive implementation of Talent processes and tools to achieve success.

Basic Educational Requirement

High-school diploma or GED

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's or Advanced Degree in Project/Program Management

• 5+ years of experience in successful management of programs and/or projects in a large corporate environment
• Previous Client experience
• PMP/PMI Certification or related coursework
• Experience working in Human Resources
• Understanding of Talent Management
• Applied experience establishing and delivering complex programs and projects
• Strong knowledge and expertise in the use of project management methodologies and tools
• Experience working with stakeholders to manage their expectations and engage them to address project issues
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Detail-oriented, resourceful and able to manage shifting priorities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work well with others in a collaborative team environment
• Experience with implementation and/or configuration of integrated HR systems/technology platforms (i.e., Workday).
• Strong analytical skills and understanding how to use data to inform program design.
• Ability to balance a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities and competing demands.
• Self-directed and willing to take informed risks.
• Strong knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Word.