Strategic HR M&A Project Lead

UKG; Augusta (ME); On-site; USD 134,000 - 191,000; Full time

Job summary

UKG is seeking a Principal Business Project Manager (M&A Focus) to coordinate multiple HR projects and partner with HR M&A executives to develop plans and manage timelines in a fast-paced, high-performing team.

You will lead cross-functional work, define project scope, monitor progress, and prepare updates for senior leaders while applying strong communication, time-management and stakeholder-management skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with a preference for project management, human resources or M&A or equivalent experience.
• 5 - 7 years of work experience in HR, with M&A focus a plus.
• 5 - 7 years of work experience in project management, preferably within HR.

Responsibilities

• Project manage multiple HR projects with a discrete focus, primarily in M&A.
• Determine and define project scope and objectives in partnership with HR and business leaders.
• Develop and manage detailed project tracking/timelines to execute project goals and other project-related activities.
• Work across departmental functions and interact with functional areas beyond own department.
• Monitor project progress and partner with the leaders and project team to make adjustments as needed.
• Provide project updates on a consistent basis to various stakeholders regarding progress, adjustments and any risk/concerns.
• Prepare and lead project meetings, including agendas and any post meeting notes/follow up.
• Measure project performance to identify areas for improvement.
• Contribute to the best practices of project management to support the evolution of the HR PMO team.

Skills

Project management

HR M&A knowledge

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Time management

Problem solving

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

UKG is seeking a Principal Business Project Manager (M&A Focus) to coordinate multiple HR projects and partner with HR M&A executives to develop plans and manage timelines in a fast-paced, high-performing team.

You will lead cross-functional work, define project scope, monitor progress, and prepare updates for senior leaders while applying strong communication, time-management and stakeholder-management skills.