Strategic People Projects Lead

Socket.dev

Chicago (IL)

On-site

USD 110,000 - 135,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

Stripe in Chicago is seeking a Project Manager on the People Operations and Insights team to drive end-to-end delivery across HR initiatives. You will partner with stakeholders to manage projects from inception to adoption, ensuring governance and clear communication.

Ideal candidates bring 7+ years of PM/ops experience, strong analytical skills, and proficiency with PM tools like Asana, Jira, and Airtable.

Qualifications

7+ years of experience in project management, business operations, strategy, or consulting, with at least 2 years operating within an HR team at a company.
Proven ability to navigate complexity and drive results with urgency and thoughtfulness.
Experience working cross-functionally with HR, Finance, Legal, Product, Tech and Leadership.

Responsibilities

Tackle hard, ambiguous questions with rigor and independence, owning projects from problem definition to final recommendation.
Develop and implement project plans, optimize workflows and ensure all stakeholders are informed and engaged throughout the process.
Monitor project progress, identify potential risks, and proactively implement mitigation strategies to ensure timely and successful project delivery.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including legal, finance, and engineering to identify areas for improvement in processes and controls.
Establish and maintain effective project governance, ensuring that all project activities, decisions, and key milestones comply with standards and best practices.
Prepare materials to present to senior leadership, internal and external stakeholders, and users.
Foster a culture of collaboration, experimentation, and continuous improvement within the People team.