Senior Project Manager

09 May 2024

Vacancy expired!

Complete Description

Our Phoenix Arizona based client is seeking a contract project manager to lead a project to replace their on premise HRIS system with a cloud based SaaS solution. This engagement is expected to last approximately three years. The engagement is open only to current residents of Arizona. The position offers a hybrid work schedule that while mostly remote, does require the resource to be available for in person meetings at offices in Phoenix if needed.

Skills and Experience

Required

  • Experience in managing vendor/system integrator to assure that the requirements are met
  • Project management experience coordinating efforts among areas of focus such as HR, Payroll, Finance, Benefits and IT with a team composed of employees from a diverse range of agencies
  • Project management experience with a large scale HRIS implementation
  • Experience managing projects using Agile and hybrid methodologies
  • Proficiency with Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK)
  • Familiarity with Performance Domains, Value Delivery concepts of PMBOK Guide Version 7
  • PMP certification or Arizona State Project Management Certification

Preferred

  • Project management experience with a large scale HRIS implementation moving from an on-premise solution to SaaS model
  • Experience leading a project with the objective of standardizing HRIS processes across different organization divisions and units

Responsibilities

  • Assist System Integrator with the development, maintenance, and management of the project plan
  • Assists in the management of risks and issues and escalation of these to project steering committee
  • Manage changes by following the change management plan
  • Leading all of the client's team efforts and elevating resource constraints/issues to project steering committee
  • Setting deadlines and monitoring of deliverables
  • Status reporting to project leadership
  • Management of client resources to ensure and support business alignment
  • Facilitate team/stakeholder interactions, meetings and communications
  • Prepare and present documentation related to the project to oversight and ITAC members
  • Establish positive and influential relationships with external vendors and agencies to ensure the success and full compliance of all development.
  • Arrange regular meetings and conferences with the vendors to make sure the timely delivery and high quality of the products and services
  • Ensure that each feature complies with the specifications and requirements established in procurement documentation
  • Works with the project team to develop and implement action plans that will improve project delivery
  • Remove impediments for the project team

If you are interested in applying for this role please apply immediately as the submittal window for the position closes quickly. If you are not interested in the position but know someone who might be, please refer them to us - we pay a referral fee for successful placements.

  • ID: #40540506
  • State: Arizona Phoenix 85008 Phoenix USA
  • City: Phoenix
  • Salary: USD TBD TBD
  • Job type: Permanent
  • Showed: 2022-05-09
  • Deadline: 2022-07-07
  • Category: Et cetera