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Saint-Gobain Human Resources Project Manager in MALVERN, Pennsylvania
Job Summary
This role is responsible for leading key strategic HR projects and programs that support the optimization and integration of new initiatives and processes for employees. The role drives HR initiatives by applying best practices informed by market research and internal customer needs, and requires a mix of strategic thinking, influence and negotiation, project management, and efficient prioritization. It is highly hands-on and demands strong, detail-oriented execution skills. Internal customers rely on timely and effective status reporting, with the Project Manager providing clear project direction, metric definition, and performance management. In addition, the role may support campus -related operational initiatives, partnering with stakeholders and vendors as needed to help coordinate execution and ensure continuity for employee-facing work.
This role serves as a single point of accountability for assigned projects, maintaining focus on scope, resources, schedules, risk management, issue tracking, and overall project status. A digital mindset is preferred, with a passion for applying technology to meet business needs.
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The ideal candidate must be able to work effectively within a team that project manages a variety of large-scale and multi-disciplinary strategic enterprise projects and initiatives with a cross-functional focus to enhance how HR supports our Employees, Managers, Human Resource partners, and evolving business models.
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Project Planning & Execution
Define project scope, goals, and deliverables in collaboration with management, project sponsors, product owners, architects, and other stakeholders.
Lead the project execution and delivery and help project teams maintain an overall project vision with supporting project plans.
Operationalize Malvern Campus Facilities projects by supporting planning, execution and coordination across cross-functional vendor teams.
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Project Governance, Reporting & Continuous Improvement
Refine project execution approach using project management standards and best practices.
Identify and manage project dependencies, critical path items, and project risks.
Plan, schedule, and track project timelines and milestones using appropriate tools.
Proactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential roadblocks, and devise contingency plans.
Develop and deliver progress reports to management and other stakeholders including issue/action item logs, project status, and risks.
Conduct post-project reviews and make recommendations for continuous excellence in project execution and delivery.-
Stakeholder & Relationship Management
Build, develop, and grow any business relationships vital to the success of the project.
Effectively communicate expectations to project team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion, continuously manage objectives, and hold project team members accountable for delivery.
Partner with Facilities, Employee Experience, IT, and external vendors to align stakeholders, manage expectations, and support successful delivery of employee-facing operational initiatives.
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Portfolio Management & Best Practices
Successfully engage in multiple initiatives simultaneously. Conduct post-project reviews and make recommendations for continuous excellence in project execution and delivery.
Develop and advocate best practices and tools for project execution and management.
Experience / Qualifications
4+ years of relevant project management experience running projects in a complex, multi-site environment with cross functional teams.
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Human Resources, Computer Science, Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience.
PMP certification is preferred, but not required.
Human Resources experience is preferred.
Practical knowledge of both agile and non-agile project methodologies.
Practical experience working directly with business leaders to set direction and drive project execution.
Experience managing projects that are software/application development and IT infrastructure related.
Proficient in MS Office products.
Ability to assess and apply the appropriate levels of project practice and engagement to achieve the project objectives being fulfilled by agile and non-agile teams.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group including executives, managers, and technical staff.
Ability to adapt to shifting priorities, demands and timelines through analytical and problem-solving skills. Effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
What are our perks?
We provide unique options to fit your unique lives! Our Total Rewards Program is customizable to accommodate your needs. Our-menu of flexible options (https://bit.ly/2RZtfYI) -includes, but is not limited to:
Excellent healthcare options: Medical, vision, prescription & dental
Family Focus & Balance: Parental leave, paid time-off and Employee Assistance Program
Financial Security: Competitive 401(k), Company-funded Retirement Accumulation Plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program (PEG)
Tuition Reimbursement: Continuing education for every season of your career
Pet Insurance options: Insurance plan & prescription discount program for your furry friends
Employee Recognition Programs
PerkSpot: Our exclusive one-stop online discount marketplace
LiveWell: Rewarding you for living a healthy lifestyle
Why work for us?
At Saint-Gobain, our employees have pride in belonging to an organization whose culture is made up of these core values: Trust, Empowerment, & Collaboration. Our company encourages diversity and inclusion in all its forms while our products-make the world a more beautiful, safer, and sustainable home (http://bit.ly/purpose-sgna) .
Saint-Gobain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Saint-Gobain is an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and supports the hiring of veterans.