Project Manager, Enterprise Culture & Programs

Project Manager, Enterprise Culture & Programs

Battelle delivers when others can't. We conduct research and development, manage national laboratories, design and manufacture products and deliver critical services for our clients—whether they are a multi-national corporation, a small start-up or a government agency.

We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.

Battelle is currently seeking a Project Manager, Enterprise Culture & Programs. This position is a full-time opportunity located in Columbus, Ohio.

As part of the Human Resources organization, the Enterprise Culture & Programs (EC&P) team partners across Battelle to advance employee engagement, learning and talent programs, leadership development, and culture initiatives that support a safe and high-performing workplace.

This role manages all aspects of medium-scale projects from initiation through completion, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and in alignment with business objectives. The Project Manager is responsible for developing project plans, monitoring progress and performance, identifying and resolving project issues, and partnering with key stakeholders to support successful execution.

By applying sound project management practices, this role drives productivity, quality, and stakeholder satisfaction while enabling enterprise culture, learning, engagement, and talent initiatives across the organization.

• Develops project plans and coordinates project team activities to ensure timely and effective completion of deliverables.
• Lead and support change management activities, including planning, communication, implementation, and stakeholder adoption to achieve sustained business results.
• Conducts project meetings and prepares regular reports to communicate project status, risks, issues, and milestones to stakeholders within and beyond the project team.
• Allocates resources, assigns tasks, and sets priorities to support milestone attainment, operational efficiency, and overall project success.
• Estimates costs, resources, and time required to complete each phase of the project and monitors activities to ensure targets are achieved.
• Identifies project issues and gaps and develops resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and stakeholder satisfaction goals while minimizing delays.
• Analyzes project requirements and performs necessary calculations to support planning, scheduling, and resource alignment.
• Manages project budgets to meet revenue, cost, and profit targets while maintaining financial accountability.
• May provide support and direction to junior project staff and contribute to continuous improvement in project management practices.

• Bachelor's degree in business, organizational development, human resources, communications, project management, or a related field, with 4 years of project management experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of industry practices and standards, budget management, and resource allocation.
• Demonstrated change management experience, including planning, communicating, and implementing change to support adoption and sustained results.
• Proven ability to solve complex problems, follow established policies and procedures, prioritize effectively, and provide direction to others.
• Strong attention to detail with excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Applicants must have authorization to work in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of any employment Visa at this time.

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Organizational Change Management (OCM) certification.

Battelle is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The salary range for this role is $90,000 - $125,000 per year, in addition to our comprehensive benefits package. A candidate's salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to education, relevant work experience, skills, and certifications. Salary ranges may vary based on geographic location and market conditions.

Benefits:
Live an Extraordinary Life We care about your well-being, not just on the job. Battelle offers comprehensive and competitive benefits to help you live your best life.

• Balance life through a compressed work schedule :
  Most of our team follows a flexible, compressed work schedule that allows for every other Friday off—giving you a dedicated day to accomplish things in your personal life without using vacation time.
• Enjoy enhanced work flexibility, including a hybrid arrangement:
  You have options for where and when you work. Our Together with Flexibility model allows you to work 60% in-office and 40% remote, with Monday and Tuesday as common in-office days, dependent on team and position needs.
• Take time to recharge :
  You get paid time off to support work-life balance and keep…