Senior Project Manager

Aston Carter; Sully Square (VA); Remote; USD 120,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Aston Carter seeks a Senior Project Manager for its HR Program Management Office. This fully remote role requires over 10 years of project management experience and will involve leading significant projects related to HR-related software development and business transformations. Candidates should have strong skills in communication, leadership, and risk management.

Benefits

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• 10+ years in project management, HR, change management.
• Proficient in smart sheets; HR experience required.
• Experience with PMO preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver complex projects critical to strategic objectives.
• Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships.
• Implement project governance frameworks and manage budgets.

Skills

Project Management

Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Risk Management

Strategic Planning

Communication

Change Management

Education

Bachelor's degree or Technical Certification

Tools

Smartsheets

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Office Applications

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Senior Human Resources Project Manager | Fully-Remote | Pay: 120k - 145k/yr | 12-month contract-to-hire

Job Description

We are seeking an accomplished and dynamic professional to join our organization as a Senior Project Manager level 1 (Sr. PM I). As a senior member of our HR Program Management Office (HR PMO), you will be responsible for leading and delivering complex projects that are critical to our strategic objectives. Your exceptional project management expertise, leadership skills, and strategic mindset will be instrumental in driving project success and achieving business outcomes. The HR PMO Senior PM I is an upper mid-level position reporting directly into the HR PMO within the Human Resources function. Potential projects range between software development and infrastructure, to integrations, business systems, transformation, continuous improvement, contract compliance, and security initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Implement and enforce project governance frameworks, ensuring compliance with project management methodologies, standards, and best practices.
• Provide strategic leadership and direction in the planning and execution of large, complex projects.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including senior executives, department heads, and external partners.
• Lead and inspire cross-functional project teams, providing guidance, coaching, and mentorship to drive high performance.
• Identify, document, assess, and mitigate project risks and issues, applying advanced risk management strategies.
• Assess and address the impact of projects on the organization, including changes in processes, systems, and culture.
• Assess and track all change requests to evaluate project impacts; seek and obtain buy-in from appropriate decision makers.
• Work with stakeholders to identify and assign people resources with appropriate capacity and skillset.
• Develop and manage project budgets, closely monitoring expenditures and financial performance.
• Ensure adherence to project management processes and procedures.
• Provide and facilitate excellent communication; run effective meetings with clear objectives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  
  

Essential Skills

• 10+ years within project management, HR, change management, and transformations.
• Experience with acquisitions, mergers, or integrations.
• Experience within a PMO preferred.
• HR experience required.
• Proficiency in smart sheets.
  
  

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or Technical Certification in a related field (e.g., Business Administration, Project Management, Engineering, Human Resources).
• 6-10 years managing HR IT/Services and/or Acquisition Integration projects.
• Additional HR experience as a generalist or in an HR function is highly desirable.
• In-depth knowledge and application of PMI's project management methodology. Relevant project management certifications (e.g., PMP, Agile, Scrum, Lean Six Sigma) are highly desirable; PMP certification preferred; other project management certifications a plus.
• Extensive experience as a project manager, successfully leading and delivering large-scale, complex projects.
• Proven track record of strategic project leadership and ability to drive results in a dynamic environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Visio, and SharePoint.
• Proficient in Microsoft Project and Project Online required.
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire cross-functional teams.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, including executive-level presentations.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills with a strategic mindset.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Ability to present complex technical information to a non-technical audience.
• Industry-specific knowledge and experience related to the organization's projects are preferred (Cyber, Infrastructure, Application Development, etc.).
• Humility – Ability to accept and apply constructive criticism.
  
  

Work Environment

100% remote position with meetings starting as early as 7 am and ending as late as 6 pm EST. The work is based on EST hours, and as a global company, global meetings are to be expected.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $140000.00 - $145000.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job

classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be

subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits

Available For This Temporary Role May Include The Following

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
  
  

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 4, 2025.

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

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Job function

• Job function

  Project Management and Information Technology

• Industries

  Staffing and Recruiting

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