People Group Strategic Initiatives Project & Change Manager

$80,000 - $154,000/Yr

Geico - Lakeland, FL

Full-time - Mid Level

Lakeland, FL

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About the position

The Project Manager will play a crucial role in the People Group organization, focusing on the optimization and management of strategic initiatives projects. This position requires a strong background in project management, HR processes, and Workday software to ensure alignment with the overall HR strategy. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing project plans, facilitating change management, collaborating with stakeholders, and driving continuous improvement initiatives within the Workday platform.

Responsibilities

• Support overall strategy by 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 and determine the best approach for GEICO.
• 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 to ensure adoption and communication of key changes.
• 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.
• 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, embracing inclusivity in leading teams.
• Partner with stakeholders and SMEs to convey project deliverables, design milestones, ensure deadline adherence, and escalate issues & concerns.
• Partner with data and analytics teams to determine metrics impacts of projects and track the impact of associated project implementations.
• 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, focused 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

• Premier Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with no waiting period
• Paid Vacation, Sick and Parental Leave
• 401(k) Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Training and Licensures