Project Manager Human Resources

Summary:

Reporting to the Manager of HR Service Delivery & Strategic Initiatives, the Project Manager, Human Resources supports the success of projects and process improvement initiatives across human resources departments. The Project Manager collaborates with cross-functional teams to drive project objectives; ensures clarity of project scope and outlines project deliverables that support project team accountability. They work toward deadlines and targets defined by HR leadership, track and report project progress, assign responsibilities, identify dependencies and risks, and establish project metrics and KPIs. The Project Manager will work closely with HR centers of excellence to prepare project close out documentation to support transition to regular operations.

Responsibilities:

Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another.

Collaborates on various operational and strategic HR project plans and process improvements as assigned by leadership, building plans and ensuring tasks are completed on time to achieve key milestones and measure success. Forms cross-functional teams, outlines process maps, identifies potential solutions/resources, and defines deliverables, budgetary needs, key milestones, critical paths, and outcome success measures.

Guides project teams through the execution of projects and monitors progress against the plan; identifies project barriers/constraints/risks and provides recommendations to mitigate.

Understands and executes stakeholder analysis to identify upstream and downstream impact of projects. Develops, maintains, and manages relationships at all levels across the organization.

Using technology and available resources, provides project documentation for consistent project organization and reporting at a defined cadence. Develops, shares and uses standard project management documents and tools.

Facilitates complex meetings for project teams to ensure efficient use of everyone's time ; develops PowerPoint presentations for a variety of audiences; presents at virtual and in-person meetings as required to share pertinent information with stakeholders across Brown University Health.

Designs, articulates, and executes effective communication plans that promote project objectives; responsible for outreach efforts to establish and maintain positive working relationships with key stakeholders across all levels of the organization, adapting messaging by audience.

Assists leadership with improvements to communication strategies by reviewing annual HR campaigns and electronic media in collaboration with marketing & communications. Leverages Workday functionality and organizational AI strategy as communication tools and channels.

Partners with project teams, HR Technology, and People Analytics to develop reports and analyze data to determine baseline and progress metrics.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Other information:

EDUCATION:

Bachelor's degree required. Project management and/or process improvement certification/training (such as Lean, Six Sigma, etc.) preferred.

Education requirements may be substituted with related work experience on a one to one basis (e.g. one year of related experience equals one year of education).

EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:

Minimum of 3 to 5 years of related experience coordinating cross-functional projects and/or process improvements; demonstrated skills related to project management tools, concepts, and methodologies; process improvement experience a plus.

Experience in human resources preferred.

Possess a functional understanding of data and analytics.

Display understanding of workflow process excellence and change management.

Strong communication skills, including effective stakeholder management across all levels and areas of HR, as well as the ability to use sound judgment and work independently as required.

Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.

Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 applications or similar. Familiarity with project management software a plus.

Ability to present information in an understandable format to varied audiences.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

Provides functional guidance to others who may be assigned on a project basis.

Brown University Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, ancestry, genetics, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran, or marital status. Brown University Health is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Location: Brown University Health Corporate Services, USA:RI:Providence

Work Type: Full Time

Shift: Shift 1

Union: Non-Union