People Project Manager

Saronic; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Saronic is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Project Manager in Austin, Texas to coordinate large-scale projects both within various People departments and across teams. Your key responsibilities include keeping schedules on track, resource management, and stakeholder communication to ensure project alignment.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Project Management, 3-7 years of relevant experience, and strong communication skills. Familiarity with tools like MS Project and Jira is preferred.

Qualifications

• 3-7 years of project management experience is required.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies and tools.
• PMP or CAPM certification is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate large scale projects across various teams.
• Keep schedules on track and improve workflows.
• Assist in defining project scope, goals, and deliverables.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for successful delivery.
• Support in managing project resources and budget tracking.
• Prepare regular project status reports for senior management.
• Coordinate communication with internal teams and external vendors.
• Ensure quality standards for project deliverables.

Skills

Project Management

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Multitasking

Risk Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Project Management or related field

Tools

MS Project

Jira

Job description

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, or a related field
• 3-7 years of project management experience
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies and tools (e.g., Gantt charts, scheduling software)
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Familiarity with project management software such as MS Project, Jira, or similar tools
• Experience working in cross-functional teams is a plus
• PMP or CAPM certification is a plus but not required
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Occasional standing and walking within the office
• Manual dexterity to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and other office equipment
• Visual acuity to read screens, documents, and reports
• Occasional reaching, bending, or stooping to access file drawers, cabinets, or office supplies
• Lifting and carrying items up to 20 pounds occasionally (e.g., office supplies, packages)
• If this role is based in the United States, it requires access to export-controlled information or items that require “U.S. Person” status. As defined by U.S. law, individuals who are any one of the following are considered to be a “U.S. Person”: (1) U.S. citizens, (2) legal permanent residents (a.k.a. green card holders), and (3) certain protected classes of asylees and refugees, as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)

What the job involves

• We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Project Manager to help coordinate the large scale projects both within the People organization which includes People, Comp, Talent, Workplace, EHS and Security and with other teams across the company
• In this role, your primary responsibility will be to keep schedules on track, improving and automating workflows and ensure tasks are properly resourced and tracked
• Project Planning & Execution: Assist in defining project scope, goals, and deliverables. Develop and maintain project schedules, timelines, and milestones
• Team Coordination: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, design, and operations, to ensure successful project delivery
• Resource Management: Support in managing project resources, including personnel, equipment, and materials
• Risk Management: Identify potential risks, track project issues, and implement mitigation strategies in coordination with senior project managers
• Budget Tracking: Assist in monitoring project budgets, tracking expenditures, and reporting on financial performance
• Reporting & Documentation: Prepare regular project status reports for senior management and stakeholders. Maintain project documentation and ensure compliance with internal processes
• Stakeholder Communication: Coordinate communication between internal teams, clients, and external vendors to ensure project alignment and expectations
• Quality Assurance: Ensure that project deliverables meet quality standards and that any issues are resolved promptly