Project Manager Senior Associate
HybridJersey City, New Jersey, United States
Job Summary
Manage multiple concurrent HR technology projects and initiatives across various delivery squads, coordinating Oracle HCM Cloud, benefits, payroll, and talent implementations. Develop detailed project plans, track risks and issues, and ensure delivery aligns with business priorities and Software Development Process standards. Facilitate governance, sprint planning, and stakeholder meetings while administering JIRA boards and reporting dashboards to leadership. Act as a liaison between HR, IT, vendors, and architecture teams to drive accountability and resolve delivery bottlenecks. Support Agile delivery practices and implement modern project management tools within a hybrid work model.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of 6 years of related experience
- 5+ years of IT Project Management experience, preferably supporting enterprise applications
- Experience managing multiple concurrent projects and Agile delivery teams
- Strong understanding of Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) and Agile/Scrum methodologies
- Experience managing and administering JIRA, dashboards, workflows, and backlog management processes
- Experience creating project plans, resource plans, RAID logs, executive status reports, and governance materials
- Ability to coordinate activities across multiple squads and delivery workstreams
- Strong stakeholder management and facilitation skills
- Experience working with cross-functional teams including Business, Product, Technology, Architecture, Infrastructure, and Vendors
- Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail
- Experience managing project risks, dependencies, and issue resolution processes
- Excellent verbal, written, and presentation communication skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to operate independently and drive outcomes in a fast-paced environment
- Strong Microsoft Office skills, including Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and project reporting tools
- Experience supporting HR Technology initiatives, Oracle HCM Cloud, Payroll, Benefits, Talent, Learning, or Workforce Management projects
- Understanding of SDP, architecture governance, and enterprise IT controls
- Experience working in financial services or other highly regulated industries
- PMP, PMI-ACP, Certified Scrum Master (CSM), SAFe, or equivalent certifications
Desired Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent experience
- Experience with portfolio management and resource planning tools
- Familiarity with AI-enabled project management and reporting solutions
- Exposure to cloud transformation, SaaS implementations, and systems integration projects
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