CW Project Manager

Description:

Resource Manager notes:

• Candidate need to be local to Plano, TX; this will be an onsite role and would be expected to go onsite sometimes until we go back to office
• Need someone who has strong Project management background in Technical implementations (preferably in HRIS software/systems)
• Will be one of the key-players and work for HR Technology Portfolio management

Description:

Candidate will assist the project lead in all things related to project management on several Human Resource related project implementation / conversion activities. Candidate will be required to confirm all activities through project lead throughout duration of project. Candidate will be responsible for analyzing business needs and working with key support groups to integrate their deliverables into the project plan. This includes working with other HR groups, end users, vendors, and IT.

Candidate will be responsible for preparing resource plan and synchronizing it with the project plan. The candidate will continually interface with senior project staff regarding status of projects, compile and prepare weekly roll-up status reports, and review status reports including issues, next steps, and accomplishments with the project lead.

Requirements:
Basic Qualifications:

• Experience with reporting detailed and summary status, milestones, and deliverables regarding project assignments.
• Experience with project estimation, including gathering resource requirements, technology/process requirements, building the business case, duration, and costs. Must ensure that proper documentation is maintained for all project work.
• Background in systems analysis, cloud-based software implementation and systems integration.
• In-depth knowledge of system development methodology; proven experience in all phases from inception through implementation.
• Proven experience in developing system requirements, designing, and prototyping; testing, training, defining support procedures, and implementing practical business solutions under multiple deadlines.
• Ability to plan, organize and review the work of technical personnel.
• Ability to present and explain complex technical information in a clear and concise manner to diverse audiences, including executives.
• Ability to review, analyze, and evaluate business systems and user needs.
• Ability to conduct and participate in design reviews
• Experiences in preparing solutions options, risk identification, and financial analyses such as cost/benefit, ROI, buy/build, etc.
• Must be able to manages issues, risks, and decisions throughout the lifecycle of the project, including development of required mitigations and countermeasures.
• Must be able to support multiple sub projects and iterations with several working groups simultaneously.
• Experience developing project budgets, manage changes to project budgets, and track actual costs and variance to approved budget.
• Ability to serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in routinely briefing key stakeholders on different aspects of assigned initiatives
• Consistently and constructively solicit, clarify, and acknowledge individual perspectives, feedback and opinions with open-mindedness and flexibility; adjusting as appropriate to approach, scope, time, and resources.
• Self-motivated, drives to closure.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a member of a team in an ever-changing environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Additional Qualifications:

• The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree with a minimum of 5 years of experience as a business analyst / project manager with preferred experience in human capital management disciplines.
• PMP or other advanced certification/degree highly desirable.

Nice to Have Skills:

• Familiar with industry standards, current and emerging technologies, and business processing mapping.
• Experience with Workday HRMS implementations.
• Experience with Salesforce implementations
• Experience with implementing a document repository for employee documents