Sr. Project Manager, HR PMO & Continuous Improvement

Socket.dev; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Alcon in Fort Worth, TX is seeking a Senior Project Manager to join our brand-new HR Continuous Improvement and Technology Team as a strategic partner. You will translate priorities into actionable plans and work hands-on to land initiatives with clarity and impact.

You’ll design governance, lead cross-functional planning, and deliver reports on progress, risks, and value realization. This role demands strong communication, leadership, and the ability to balance strategic thinking with execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of directly related experience.
• 7+ years of relevant project or program management experience.
• Experience leading HR transformation projects and digital HR initiatives.
• Ability to design PM artifacts and manage budgets.
• Strong communication and leadership across functions.

Responsibilities

• Design templates, standards, and governance models to elevate delivery quality.
• Lead cross-functional project planning and tracking in HR tech initiatives.
• Facilitate workshops to streamline processes and improve user experience.
• Provide strategic guidance on structuring work and balancing priorities.
• Deliver reporting on progress, risks, and value realization.
• Coach and mentor team members in project management best practices.

Skills

Project management

HR transformation

Digital HR

Leadership

Communication

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Job description

At Alcon, we are driven by the meaningful work we do to help people see brilliantly. We innovate boldly, champion progress, and act with speed as the global leader in eye care. Here, you’ll be recognized for your commitment and contributions and see your career like never before. Together, we go above and beyond to make an impact in the lives of our patients and customers.

We foster an inclusive culture and are looking for diverse, talented people to join Alcon. As a Senior Project Manager, you will join our brand-new innovative HR Continuous Improvement and Technology Team as a strategic partner who brings a consulting approach and disciplined delivery to various initiatives.

In this role, you will translate transformational priorities into actionable plans, and partner with a wide range of stakeholders globally on project strategy, and work hands-on to ensure key initiatives land with clarity and impact. You will help shape how the Elevate HR team and the PMO solve problems, prioritize work, and leverages technology to deliver a more intuitive and scalable associate experience.

You will be part of a dynamic, forward-thinking group that values creativity, collaboration, and continuous learning.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Serve as a functional program manager, designing templates, standards, and governance models that elevate delivery quality across the team.
• Lead cross-functional project planning, execution, and control to ensure HR Tech projects land with precision and impact. Including scope, budget utilization, inter-project dependencies, and milestone tracking.
• Facilitate workshops and working sessions to identify opportunities to streamline processes, enhance user experience, and accelerate self-service capabilities in HR Operations.
• Provide strategic guidance to project teams on how to structure work, anticipate risks, and balance competing priorities.
• Partner with stakeholders in HR Tech, HR Ops, HR Business Partners, CoE's, IT, Digital Innovation, Analytics & Insights, and other enabling functions to deliver cohesive, scalable solutions.
• Deliver crisp, consistent reporting to leadership on progress, risks, resource needs, and value realization across the HR Tech roadmap.
• Coach and mentor team members in project management best practices, change readiness, and effective use of intake and tracking tools.

What You’ll Bring to Alcon

• Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent years of directly related experience (or high school +15 yrs; Assoc.+11 yrs; M.S.+4 yrs; PhD +3 yrs)
• The ability to fluently read, write, understand and communicate in English
• 7 Years of Relevant Experience
• Work Location: Onsite – 5 days per week in Fort Worth, TX
• Relocation/Sponsorship Assistance: No

Preferred Qualifications/Skills/Experience

• Progressive experience in project/program management, preferably supporting HR functions and driving projects end-to-end
• Strong organization and HR transformation experience, including digital HR, AI, associate experience and HR tech tools
• Demonstrated experience building PM artifacts (plans, dashboards, dependency logs, budget trackers) and applying cost-control discipline.
• Familiarity with project management methods that accelerate delivery.
• Ability to connect project execution to broader HR technology strategy and ecosystem needs.
• Exceptional communication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence across functional boundaries.
• Comfort navigating ambiguity and balancing strategic thinking with hands‑on project execution.

Additional Information

• Must work U.S. hours
• This position can be offered at a Manager, Manager, Project/Program Management level, depending on the candidate’s experience and qualifications.

ALCON IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND PARTICIPATES IN E-VERIFY

Alcon takes pride in maintaining an inclusive environment that values different perspectives and our policies are non-discriminatory in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. Alcon is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an email to [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.