Project Manager

Alight; Arezzo; In loco; EUR 40.000 - 70.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Alight is seeking a Project Manager to oversee all aspects of project lifecycles, ensuring timely completion within budget and quality standards. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, experience managing complex projects, and relevant certifications. This role offers growth potential within a global organization.

Servizi

Competitive total rewards package

Ongoing education & training

Growth potential within a global organization

Competenze

• 3-5 years of project management experience; 7+ years of professional experience.
• Experience managing complex projects with tight deadlines.
• Ability to create presentations and business cases.

Mansioni

• Manage projects from conception to production, ensuring delivery aligns with budget and quality standards.
• Develop and manage detailed project plans and oversee task execution.
• Track project performance and communicate with stakeholders.

Conoscenze

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Problem Solving

Resourcefulness

Formazione

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience

Project Management Professional (PMP) or PRINCE2 certification

Strumenti

MS Project

SmartSheet

MS Office

Descrizione del lavoro

Your candidacy is currently being considered for a requisition for an Alight Inc group company. As you may be aware, Alight has announced its intent to divest its Payroll & Professional Services business to HIG Capital. After the transaction closes, this position will be aligned with the new Payroll & Professional Services owned by HIG Capital (‘Divested Group’). By applying for this position with the Divested Group company, you understand and agree that the information submitted in your application will be shared with the Divested Group company. Additionally, if an employment offer is extended, it will be contingent upon your successful completion of a background check in accordance with the Divested Group's policies.

The role

The Project Manager is responsible for all aspects of the project lifecycle (initiate, plan, execute, communicate, control, close). Must be familiar with system scope and project objectives to effectively assemble the project team, assign responsibilities, and develop a schedule to ensure timely completion.

The Project Manager monitors project performance using appropriate tools and techniques, identifies variances in time, cost, scope, or quality, and takes corrective actions. They communicate status and risks to stakeholders and ensure adherence to quality standards for deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects from conception to production, ensuring delivery aligns with budget, timeline, and quality standards to meet client expectations.
• Develop and manage detailed project plans, align stakeholders, and oversee task execution.
• Make project decisions and provide recommendations to management regarding schedules, priorities, and resources.
• Coordinate with Resource Managers / Team Leads for resource allocation.
• Track project performance, identify variances, and communicate with stakeholders.
• Document risks, assumptions, and constraints; develop mitigation and resolution plans.
• Manage changes to scope, schedule, and costs, ensuring plans reflect authorized changes.
• Interface with all affected functional and business areas, including senior management.
• Report project status to executives and stakeholders through reports and briefings.
• Oversee the project budget, working with finance to report financial status.
• Apply project management best practices within established frameworks and standards.
• Collaborate with third-party providers to meet contractual commitments.
• Drive process improvements and capture lessons learned.

Accountabilities

• Ensure compliance with Alight standards across projects.
• Escalate issues appropriately and support resolution.
• Share best practices and lessons learned for continuous improvement.
• Deliver project reports and maintain systems as per standards.
• Maintain awareness of commercial aspects and technical solutions.
• Demonstrate and promote project management methodologies.

Formal Education & Certification

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or PRINCE2 certification preferred or working towards it within 12 months.

Knowledge & Experience

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills.
• Experience with high-level management and client communication.
• Managing complex projects with tight deadlines and multiple priorities.
• Experience with global teams and customers.
• Resourcefulness, confidence under pressure, problem-solving skills.
• Industry experience in HR consulting, payroll, and outsourcing.
• 3–5 years of project management experience; 7+ years of professional experience.
• Proficiency in project management processes and tools.
• Experience with software development methodologies.
• Ability to create presentations and business cases.
• Work effectively under deadlines managing multiple priorities.
• Knowledge of project budgeting and costing.
• Strong problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in MS Office.

Desired Skills

• Experience with project management tools like MS Project or SmartSheet.

We offer a competitive total rewards package, ongoing education & training, and growth potential within a global organization.