People Group Strategic Initiatives Project & Change Manager

$80,000 - $154,000/Yr

Geico - Lakeland, FL

Full-time - Mid Level

Lakeland, FL

Insurance Carriers and Related Activities

About the position

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Project Manager to join our People Group organization, focusing on the optimization and management of our People Group Strategic Initiatives Projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project management, HR processes, and Workday software, ensuring seamless integration and alignment with our overall HR strategy.

Responsibilities

• Support overall strategy, collectively presenting all projects in comprehensive reviews for prioritization, planning and execution.
• Develop comprehensive project plans, including scope, timelines, resource allocation, and risk management.
• Monitor project deliverables and progress through continuous communication with project members.
• Liaise with Subject Matter Experts to execute against project deliverables, determining best approach for GEICO and executing against timelines to successful project completion.
• Facilitate regular project status meetings, providing updates to stakeholders and addressing any issues or changes in scope.
• Create and facilitate change management strategy and framework for associated projects and overall people group strategy to ensure adoption and communication of key changes based on persona impact.
• Lead by bringing a creative and innovative approach to embed strategic solutions at every stage of the talent lifecycle.
• Partner with communications to create collateral for all relevant cross-functional stakeholders.
• Partner with technology in support of minor and major projects throughout the People Group and associate lifecycle.
• Identify opportunities for optimization and drive continuous improvement initiatives within the Workday platform.
• Collaborate with HR leadership to align Workday functionalities with strategic HR goals.
• Act as the primary point of contact between HR, IT, and other relevant departments for People Group projects.
• Encourage and support team collaboration and communication; Embrace inclusivity in leading teams and encouraging diverse opinions.
• Partner with stakeholders and SMEs to convey project deliverables, design milestones, ensure deadline adherence and escalate issues & concerns.
• Partner with data and analytics teams when necessary to determine metrics impacts of projects, facilitate changes, and track impact of associated project implementations to support data-driven decision-making.
• Stay updated on Workday updates, HR trends, and best practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of project management experience, with a focus on HR systems and processes.
• PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent project management certification is highly desirable.
• Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
• Analytical mindset with a strong attention to detail.
• Experience with Workday platform in a large, matrixed organization.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• Paid training
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance