Human Resources Project Manager (Jira-based HR Shared Services )

Sunrise Systems, Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 83,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunrise Systems, Inc. is seeking an HR Project Manager for a 12-month, onsite assignment in Austin, TX.

The role requires PMP certification and Jira experience to implement and manage the HR Shared Services intake process, coordinating with Process Owners, HR leaders, and system owners. You will govern Jira workflows, manage backlog, data quality, and reporting; serve as Scrum Master to facilitate sprints; lead cross-functional HR projects, align resources, and develop governance materials and

Qualifications

• MUST HAVE: PMP Cert and Jira experience.
• Hands-on PM with strong organizational skills.
• Experience coordinating across business and technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Govern the HR Shared Services Jira intake process, partnering with Process Owners, HR leaders, and System Owners to assess requests and develop timelines.
• Support the implementation and ongoing management of Jira intake workflows including backlog management, data quality, reporting, and user adoption.
• Serve as Scrum Master, facilitating sprint planning and retrospectives, while managing blockers and supporting Agile practices.
• Lead and support cross-functional HR projects and process improvement initiatives, coordinating stakeholders, requirements, timelines, risks, dependencies, and deliverables.
• Facilitate prioritization and resource planning discussions to balance business needs with capacity and timelines.
• Develop and maintain project documentation, process maps, governance materials, and other tools to support consistent execution and stakeholder alignment.

Skills

Jira

PMP certified

Project management

Scrum Master

Stakeholder management

Education

PMP Certification

Tools

Jira

Job description

Job Title: HR Project Manager (Jira-based HR Shared Services )

Location: Austin TX (onsite)

Duration: 12 Months of Contract

Job Description

This is a 12-month project assignment supporting the implementation and ongoing management of a new Jira-based HR Shared Services intake process. The role requires a hands-on Project Manager with strong organizational skills, Jira knowledge, and experience coordinating across business and technical teams.

• Govern the HR Shared Services Jira intake process, partnering with Process Owners, Strategic Project Managers, HR Service Center leaders, and System Owners to assess requests, support prioritization, align resources, and develop timelines for new projects, HR Service Center work transfers, and HR system enhancements.

• Support the implementation and ongoing management of Jira intake workflows, including backlog management, data quality, reporting, and user adoption.

• Serve as Scrum Master, facilitating sprint planning and retrospectives, while managing blockers and supporting consistent Agile practices.

• Lead and support cross-functional HR projects and process improvement initiatives, coordinating stakeholders, requirements, timelines, risks, dependencies, and deliverables.

• Facilitate prioritization and resource planning discussions, balancing competing business needs with available capacity and delivery timelines.

• Develop and maintain project documentation, process maps, governance materials, and other tools to support consistent execution and stakeholder alignment.

• Create a monthly HR Technology summary of completed enhancements and the forward-looking pipeline, leveraging Jira data to improve reporting accuracy and visibility.

• Develop and maintain project documentation, process maps, governance materials, and other tools, leveraging AI and automation best practices to improve efficiency, accuracy, and consistency.

MUST HAVE: PMP Cert and JIRA experience (or similar too)