Physics World · 6 hours ago
Human Resources Project Manager
Livermore, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$97K/yr - $169K/yrLawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) is seeking a Human Resources Project Manager to lead various HR projects aimed at improving business practices. The role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams, managing project schedules and budgets, and communicating project outcomes to stakeholders and senior leadership.
Publishing
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Research and plan proposed and approved projects; identify scope, scale and resources required
Communicate project status, milestones and outcomes to stakeholders and senior leadership
Manage small, medium, and large-scale projects that may have institutional impact in support of the current and evolving business needs of HR
Identify budget and workforce needs and prepare funding requests
Create and manage strategic project schedules and budgets
Plan and estimate staff required for projects, as well as other resources
Assign and direct work of business analysts, functional team members, and technical analysts as applicable
Lead lean project teams and fill in gaps as needed i.e., requirements identification and documentation
Analyze and evaluate administrative operations and develop recommendations for implementation of new systems and/or procedures; document workflows and conduct gap analysis
Utilize established project management practices, processes, and tools; provide input to new practices
Plan for project risk and performs risk management with management and customers/clients
Perform other duties as assigned
Direct institutional scale projects; work under consultative direction toward strategic goals and objectives
Manage a project portfolio management (PPM) system with other HR project managers; identify and implement process improvements
Establish and drive project management methodologies; mentor others on how to apply these methodologies
Qualification
Required
Ability to secure and maintain a U.S. DOE L-level security clearance which requires U.S. citizenship
Bachelor's degree in Business, Human Resources, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and related experience
Advanced knowledge and understanding of project management principles, concepts, practices, standards, processes and systems
Experience leading small, medium, and large-scale or institutional projects demonstrating project management, business analysis and business process improvement skills
Experience conducting business analysis and facilitating teams through various project stages (e.g., initiation, requirements sessions, design reviews)
Experience building effective multi-disciplinary, multi-directorate teams to accomplish shared goals
Experience successfully communicating strategic large-scale project scope, objectives, benefits, risks, etc. to management
Experience negotiating, motivating, persuading and delegating to achieve project objectives
Advanced verbal and written communication skills; effective interpersonal skills
Preferred
Professional project management (PMP) certification
Trained in process improvement methodology
Knowledge of and experience with Agile project management methodologies
Demonstrated functional and technical knowledge of HRMS applications
Benefits
Flexible Benefits Package
401(k)
Relocation Assistance
Education Reimbursement Program
Flexible schedules (•depending on project needs)
Company
Physics World
Physics World is print and digital science magazine that features the latest interviews, information, and news from the physics world.
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