Senior Project Manager, Human Resources

Michigan Medicine; Ann Arbor (MI); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage

2:1 match on retirement savings

Job summary

Michigan Medicine is seeking an experienced HR professional to lead strategic HR initiatives and enhance workforce effectiveness. The role involves balancing strategic insight with hands-on execution, engaging multiple stakeholders and overseeing HR projects from concept through implementation.

Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field, have over eight years of HR experience, and demonstrate exceptional communication and analytical skills. Benefits include immediate medical coverage and a strong retirement savings match.

Qualifications

• Eight or more years of progressive Human Resources experience.
• Four or more years of project leadership experience.
• Strong understanding of Human Resources functions.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple concurrent HR projects from concept through implementation.
• Influence stakeholders across a highly matrixed organization.
• Prepare and deliver presentations for executive leadership.

Skills

Communication skills

Influencing stakeholders

Analytical skills

Project management

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field

Master's degree in Human Resources or related field

Job description

Michigan Medicine Human Resources is seeking an experienced HR professional to lead high-impact, enterprise-wide initiatives that shape the future of our workforce and organization. This role is ideal for someone who can balance strategic thinking with hands‑on execution, influence stakeholders at all levels, and navigate complex organizational environments with confidence.

Job Summary

This position requires someone who can operate comfortably at both the strategic and operational levels. You may facilitate conversations with executive leaders regarding workforce implications of a major organizational initiative, or build implementation plans, resolve stakeholder concerns, develop communications, and drive project execution. Success requires the ability to see the bigger picture while remaining engaged in the details necessary to move work forward.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple concurrent HR projects from concept through implementation.
• Partner with executive sponsors and senior leaders to identify workforce implications, risks, and opportunities associated with organizational initiatives.
• Develop project plans, timelines, communication strategies, and implementation approaches while remaining flexible as project needs evolve.
• Influence and align stakeholders across a highly matrixed organization, often without direct authority.
• Translate strategic objectives into actionable plans and ensure successful execution.
• Build structure and processes in ambiguous or rapidly changing environments.
• Develop recommendations that improve HR operations, workforce effectiveness, and organizational outcomes.
• Prepare and deliver presentations, updates, and recommendations for executive leadership.
• Serve as a trusted advisor on the HR components of enterprise initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, or a related field.
• Eight or more years of progressive Human Resources experience.
• Four or more years of project leadership experience within HR, organizational transformation, business operations, consulting, or a related function.
• Demonstrated experience leading complex, cross‑functional initiatives in large, matrixed organizations.
• Strong understanding of Human Resources functions, including areas such as HR operations, workforce planning, talent management, organizational development, employee relations, labor relations, or organizational change.
• Experience partnering with senior leaders and influencing decisions across multiple stakeholder groups.
• Exceptional communication, facilitation, and relationship‑building skills.
• Proven ability to manage ambiguity, establish structure, and drive results in evolving environments.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving capabilities.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience within healthcare, academic medicine, higher education, or similarly complex organizations.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent project management experience.
• Experience supporting organizational transformations, mergers and acquisitions, workforce planning initiatives, or large‑scale operational implementations.
• Experience working with HR systems, analytics, dashboards, and workforce data.
• Master's degree in human resource, Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, or related field.

Benefits

• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day.
• 2:1 match on retirement savings.

Work Modes

This position will report on site three days per week. Positions eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time.

EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.