Job Description:

As a leading provider of human capital solutions, we help our clients and their people navigate the complexity of health, wealth and HR. We combine data-driven, consumer-centered technology with personalized care and service to deliver a superior customer experience. Our dedicated colleagues across 28 global centers help 23 million people and their 11 million family members simplify work and life, both now and in the future. At Alight, we are reimagining how people and organizations thrive.

HR Services Project Manager (Virtual)

Under the general direction of a program manager or business leader, the HR Services Project Manager leads and directs high-priority /very complex projects, which often require considerable resources and high levels of functional integration. The HR Services Project Manager is responsible for all aspects of the projects over the entire project life cycle. He/she must be familiar with system scope and project objectives, as well as the role and function of each team member, to effectively coordinate the activities of the team. The HR Services Project Manager is also responsible for assembling the project team, assigning individual responsibilities, identifying appropriate resources needed and developing the schedule to ensure timely completion of the project. He/she must communicate status and risks and ensure adherence to quality standards for the project deliverables.

Detailed Responsibilities

• Manage changes to the project scope, project schedule and project costs using appropriate verification techniques in order to keep the project plan accurate, updated, and reflective of authorized project changes as defined in the change management plan and facilitate customer acceptance.




• Manage execution of the tasks as defined in the project plan in order to achieve the project goals.




• Ensure a common understanding by setting expectations in accordance with the Project Plan, in order to align the stakeholders and team members.




• Measure project performance using appropriate tools and techniques in order to monitor the progress of the project, identify and quantify any variances, perform any required corrective actions, and communicate to all stakeholders.




• Recommend and Implement the approved actions and workarounds required to mitigate project risk events in order to minimize the impact of the risks on the project.




• Conduct a kick-off meeting with all key stakeholders in order to announce the start of the project and review the overall project plan and gain consensus.




• Document high-level risks, assumptions, and constraints using historical data and expert judgment in order to understand project limitations.




• Communicates information and ideas in speaking and writing so others will understand.




• Inspires loyalty and trust, handles oneself ethically following core values and beliefs.




• Recognizes contributions and praises people for a job well done.




• Builds mutual trust and encourages respect and cooperation among team members.




• Champions best practices and adherence to project management methodology.




• May serve as backup to the program manager.




• Manages multiple projects at the same time.

Formal Education & Certification

• Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent work experience required




• Experience with Waterfall (PMI) and/or Agile methodologies; certifications a plus.

Knowledge & Experience

• *6-10 years project management experience



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  *12+ years of professional work experience

  
  
  
  

  • Demonstrate and educate as a deep subject matter expert (SME) in Project Management process and tools

  
  

  • Coach client team(s) on effective consulting for projects

  
  
  
  



• *Experience communicating effectively with high levels of management and direct client contact




• *Experience with software methodology development processes




• *Ability to create presentations and write business cases for senior leadership




• *Ability to work under tight deadlines managing multiple key business priorities




• *Project budgeting/costing expertise




• *Ability to solve very complex problems and deal with a variety of work situations

Technical Skills

• Very strong experience with project management tools (e.g. Smartsheet, MS Project) for day-to-day project schedule management

Physical Work Conditions

• Virtual, or office work environment




• *% travel dependent on project assignment/client location; plan for 10-25% on average.

By applying for a position with Alight, you understand that, should you be made an offer, it will be contingent on your undergoing and successfully completing a background check consistent with Alight's employment policies. Background checks may include some or all of the following based on the nature of the position: SSN/SIN validation, education verification, employment verification, and criminal check, search against global sanctions and government watch lists, fingerprint verification, credit check, and/or drug test. You will be notified during the hiring process which checks are required by the position. Additionally, an active security clearance or the ability to obtain one may be required for this role.

Alight is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, ancestry, national origin, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, or any other legally protected characteristics or conduct covered by federal, state or local law. In addition, Alight takes affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment, without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or national origin.

Alight provides reasonable accommodations to the known limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants for employment with disabilities, sincerely held religious beliefs, practices and observances, unless doing so would result in an undue hardship. Applicants for employment may request a reasonable accommodation/modification by contacting his/her recruiter.

At Alight, we believe that diversity should be visible, valued, and sustained throughout the organization. Alight provides equal treatment and employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to any protected status or other protected characteristic.

Applicants for [employment/this position] in the United States must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States and with Alight.

We offer you a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization.

DISCLAIMER:

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job to other entities; including but not limited to subsidiaries, partners, or purchasers of Alight business units.

Alight Solutions provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, veteran, marital, parental, citizenship, or domestic partner status, or any other status protected by applicable national, federal, state or local law. Alight Solutions is committed to a diverse workforce and is an affirmative action employer.
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