Project Manager II

Hydrogen Group; California (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Hydrogen Group is seeking an experienced Senior Program Manager to lead enterprise-wide safety initiatives. You will partner with leadership to plan, execute, and deliver high-impact projects that improve safety performance and enable sustainable change.

The role requires 7+ years of program management experience, strong stakeholder influence, and a track record of driving cross-functional collaboration in fast-paced environments.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience managing projects, programs, or contracts.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and driving collaboration.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and negotiation skills.
• Experience managing project scope, schedule, budget, and resources with formal tracking and reporting.
• Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders and drive alignment across all organizational levels.
• Experience with business readiness, including stakeholder analysis, change management, training, and communications.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal, written, and presentation).
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and hold teams accountable.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage large-scale, enterprise-wide safety projects and initiatives aligned with organizational priorities.
• Develop strategic objectives, roadmaps, and execution plans for complex, high-visibility programs.
• Define project scope, deliverables, timelines, and success metrics.
• Perform project analysis, develop business cases, and conduct risk assessments with mitigation strategies.
• Oversee project planning, budgeting, resource allocation, and performance tracking.
• Lead cross-functional teams from project initiation through completion, driving accountability and results.
• Coordinate and execute business readiness activities, including change management, training, and communications.
• Provide regular reporting on project status, risks, and performance metrics to leadership.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Analytical skills

Budget management

Risk assessment

Stakeholder management

Change management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or related field

Master's degree in Industrial/Organizational Psychology or related field

Job description

Lead and manage enterprise-wide safety initiatives for a large, complex organization, driving strategic programs that support safety goals and cultural transformation. Partner with cross-functional teams and leadership to plan, execute, and deliver high-impact projects that improve safety performance, ensure alignment, and enable sustainable change.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage large-scale, enterprise-wide safety projects and initiatives aligned with organizational priorities
• Develop strategic objectives, roadmaps, and execution plans for complex, high-visibility programs
• Define project scope, deliverables, timelines, and success metrics
• Perform project analysis, develop business cases, and conduct risk assessments with mitigation strategies
• Oversee project planning, budgeting, resource allocation, and performance tracking
• Build and maintain integrated master project plans, ensuring alignment across timelines, dependencies, and workstreams
• Lead cross-functional teams from project initiation through completion, driving accountability and results
• Facilitate collaboration across departments, stakeholders, and leadership to achieve alignment and buy-in
• Lead meetings, presentations, and working sessions to drive decisions and continuous improvement
• Manage stakeholder engagement and communications across all levels of the organization
• Coordinate and execute business readiness activities, including change management, training, and communications
• Monitor progress, manage risks and issues, and ensure timely delivery of key milestones
• Provide regular reporting on project status, risks, and performance metrics to leadership
• Support execution of enterprise safety transformation strategies and related initiatives

Required Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience managing projects, programs, or contracts
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and driving collaboration
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and negotiation skills
• Experience managing project scope, schedule, budget, and resources with formal tracking and reporting
• Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders and drive alignment across all organizational levels
• Experience with business readiness, including stakeholder analysis, change management, training, and communications
• Excellent communication skills (verbal, written, and presentation)
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and hold teams accountable
• Ability to manage risk, integrate workstreams, and deliver high-quality results in a fast-paced environment
• Strong leadership, decision-making, and continuous improvement mindset
• High level of professionalism, ethics, and resilience under pressure
• Bachelor's degree in Business or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Industrial/Organizational Psychology or related field