Description
ADP is hiring a Senior Project Manager.
- Are you empathetic to client needs and inspired by transformation and impacting the lives of millions of people every day?
- Are you looking to join a dynamic, inclusive team environment with a culture of collaboration and belonging?
Well, this may be the role for you.
As Senior Project Manager, you'll support our Finance Operations - Quote to Cash organization and lead teams modernizing the end-to-end processes on our next-gen platforms. You’ll be responsible for the successful planning, coordination, and implementation of various projects to ensure business goals and objectives are accomplished within designated timeframes and budgets. Whether it's coaching, cutting meetings short, or auditing the process - you'll do whatever it takes to keep projects moving.
No two days are the same. Although your primary stakeholders will be Finance leadership globally, you will work across functions and with development teams to drive success in our project plans. Our days are fast-moving and unpredictable, and people skills are necessary for every aspect of this job.
To thrive in this role, you must have prior project management experience working cross-functionally across global teams. Additionally, you have experience managing highly complex projects at an enterprise level. You must have experience working with development teams and understand agile and waterfall methodologies.
Project Management at ADP is the machine that propels us forward with commitment and excellence. You must be savvy about our business environment and know how to manage people and processes. You’ll also have the leadership and analytical skills to ensure projects reach the finish line on time and within scope and budget. We give you the tools to succeed, with continuous opportunities to train and advance.
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Learn more about ADP at jobs.adp.com
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
Here's what you can expect on a typical day:
- Lead all project phases, including initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, control and closure
- Direct day-to-day activities of projects and staff in matrixed organization
- Ensure milestones are successfully met through oversight of project vehicles and coordination of resources
- Work collaboratively with other departments impacting the project
- Lead communication with stakeholders and team members through completion of the project
- Direct project timeliness and budgets
- Assess, manage, resolve, and escalate (if necessary) risks and issues
- Employ highly developed consultative skills
- Tailor processes to meet the needs of individual projects
- Make decisions based on information and input in a timely manner
- Provide analysis of project, including business case, ROI, and post-project review
- Drive innovation, best practices, and achievement of strategic objectives
- Work on projects of high complexity.
Experience. You have 5+ years of experience in relevant skills gained and developed in the same or similar role.
TO SUCCEED IN THIS ROLE:
- Enterprise-level experience managing medium to large cross-functional and/or multi-year projects.
- Experience working with development teams, including an understanding of agile and waterfall methodologies.
- Experience leading multiple technical projects to successful outcomes.
- Strong analytical, storytelling, and PowerPoint presentation skills
- Strong team leadership and ability to delegate responsibility to all levels of the project team, be direct, and hold the team accountable for deliverables.
- Ability to manage across formal organizational lines
- Excellent negotiation, interpersonal, and facilitation skills, including the ability to effectively communicate with multiple functions/organizations to identify and negotiate required resources
- Strong focus on client service
- Collaborative approach to work
- Experience with project management tools and structured or hybrid methodologies.
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite
- You'll have a Bachelor's degree OR equivalent.
For additional comfortability in the role:
- PMP, CAPM or equivalent professional project management certification
- Agile or Lean Six Sigma certifications (PMI-ACP, LSSGB)
- Advanced knowledge of functional areas and related company products
- Experience with Smartsheet as a project management tool
YOU'LL LOVE WORKING HERE BECAUSE YOU CAN:
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- Deliver at epic scale. We deliver real user outcomes using strong judgment and good instincts. We're obsessed with the art of achieving simplicity with a focus on client happiness and productivity.
- Be surrounded by curious learners. We align ourselves with other smart people in an environment where we grow and elevate one another to the next level. We encourage our associates to listen, stay agile, and learn from mistakes.
- Act like an owner & doer. Mission-driven and committed to leading change, you will be encouraged to take on any challenge and solve complex problems. No tasks are beneath or too great for us. We are hands-on and willing to master our craft.
- Give back to others. Always do the right thing for our clients and our community and humbly give back to the community where we live and work. Support our associates in times of need through ADP's Philanthropic Foundation.
- Join a company committed to equality and equity. Our goal is to impact lasting change through our actions.
What are you waiting for? Apply today!
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A little about ADP: We are a comprehensive global provider of cloud-based human capital management (HCM) solutions that unite HR, payroll, talent, time, tax and benefits administration and a leader in business outsourcing services, analytics, and compliance expertise. We believe our people make all the difference in cultivating a down-to-earth culture that embraces our core values, welcomes ideas, encourages innovation, and values belonging. We've received recognition for our work by many esteemed organizations, learn more at ADP Awards and Recognition.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Equal Employment Opportunity at ADP: ADP is committed to an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace, and is further committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of any protected characteristic including: race, color, genetic information, creed, national origin, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lawful alien status, ancestry, age, marital status, protected veteran status or disability. Hiring decisions are based upon ADP’s operating needs, and applicant merit including, but not limited to, qualifications, experience, ability, availability, cooperation, and job performance.
Ethics at ADP: ADP has a long, proud history of conducting business with the highest ethical standards and full compliance with all applicable laws. We also expect our people to uphold our values with the highest level of integrity and behave in a manner that fosters an honest and respectful workplace. Click https://jobs.adp.com/life-at-adp/ to learn more about ADP’s culture and our full set of values.